​​Do you have to go to the beach to find shells? I will show you where I found a bucket of shells!

I love the way you say “ Let’s go to the beach”, so you threw me when you said, “Let’s go to the marsh”.

Great video on a new Shelling adventure. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and never thought about alligators in freshwater until November 2020. Since then,I stay far away from the boat docks And waters edge. If there is a raised platform to stand on, I’ll look in the water from there. Every time my son goes fishing, he brings me home, apples snails, and ram head shells. I’m going to make him watch this video so he can see the long pointy ones that you found.

I’m 73 years old but still love to learn. Thanks for taking us on your adventure. Love seeing all the treasures. Thanks again.

This is sooo fun. Any treasure hunting is awesome. I would watch you pick up driveway pebbles honestly.

I have a confession.😞 I took shells from my back yard when I couldn't make it to the beach. I was embarrassed until I saw your land shelling video today. Thanks for sharing without shame!😊

I can always count on you to teach me something new! This was an amazing journey! And the finished shell bowl was magnificent. If i were to go to that marsh in non-winter months, i would wear tall boots, long pants tucked in, shirt sleeves, hat, and bug spray. One time I hiked through some marshy fields in shorts and hiking boots, sleeveless top; i was bird watching. Saw green heron, great blue heron, snowy egret, wood ducks (they are lovely), all kinds of warblers, indigo bunting (a bucket list bird for me), rales, gold finches, and more. I returned to my hotel room, bathed and ordered room service. Drying off I found ticks in places you never want to have ticks! So i learned my lesson. I now dress covering everything i can, then spray my entire body with bug spray. Then i go out and have fun. Bird watching is my wheelhouse but i will now add shells to my collecting! All thanks to you, Sharmon!! It's exciting watching you get excited.

Well that was different. I have to say that there is no way on Gods green earth you would get me within 20 miles of inland waters in Florida: nope, neigh, nada ain’t ever gonna happen. Too many teeth for my liking thank you 🙀Lovely shells though. The curly ones are a bit like an ammonite fossil. We get lots of those where I live as we are part of the dinosaur coast. Loved the nacre covered shells too. Hugs and please stay away from the nice cuddly alligators!! Stay safe xx

Nice side quest! Brings back memories of the Florida Master Naturalist Program! Keep surprising us. I love it.

There's a woman on Etsy that collects and paints the apple snails with gorgeous intricate patterns

I think this is the first time I've seen a video here. I went a couple of years ago. Got a bucket full of the various types. They clean up and display nice.

"Let's go to the marsh" 😂😂

Dear Sharmon, That was quite a different experience. To be honest, I'm more a sea girl than a marsh girl. We have plenty of marshes in the Netherlands, but there are no shells like you've found. And thank goodness we've not to worry for snappy alligators. 😅 I really love those rams horns snails. They look a lot like the ammonite fossils. And the apple snails, well, they are to brown and a bit boring to my liking. But the nacre on the clams is stunning! All in all quite a different shelling! But I get your enthusiasm! Can't wait what you will post on Patreon! I hope you have a wonderful week, filled with happiness and joy! Sending you lots of love and hugs from the Netherlands, xoxo ❤, Ilona

Sorry I'm late tonight, dearest Beach, er, Marsh Angel! It has been a long day! Darling, even you aren't going to get me excited over apple snails! We native Floridians absolutely hate the invasive ones! Oh, thatseren and beautiful place is how Florida looked when I was a child, before it became so over-developed! I recall how I once walked for miles alone down Ft. Myers Beach (I was nine) and I can also remember when the islands you visit so easily today were only accessible by boat! Those freshwater clams and assorted snails were surely somebody's breakfast, possibly a group of otters. You may tell they're around by finding their smooth slides where they enter the water. Otters are always looking for fun! Sharmon, I'd be a lot less concerned about 'gators than water moccasins! They don't warn you like 'gators do! If you hear a hiss, you'd do best to freeze, then back away very slowly. I was told growing up that the invasive apple snails were brought to Florida from South America as aquarium algae cleaners in the 1950s. If I remember rightly, the invaders were set free because they competed with the tank's fish for food and they reproduced like crazy! I've seen their eggs by the thousands on dock posts! We used to crush the big ones with a rock and use their bodies for fish bait! Fish love them! Largemouth bass will eat the smaller ones. I saw a kite once when I lived in Pensacola, flying over the Perdido River Swamp after Hurricane Frederic back in 1979. I figured he had been blown up on the storm winds. I hope he followed the coast home to the Everglades. Now, that is a wild and beautiful place! I am related to Chief Osceola (known in my family as "Uncle Billy"). I was always drawn to that area! Lovely place, wonderful people, the Seminoles and Miccosukees. I've spent so much time in similar areas as this amazing marsh, growing up along the Suwanee River. We have many beautiful freshwater clams in our clear, pure East Tennessee Clinch River, more than any other river system in the world. What I am enjoying so much is your sweet excitement at this new place to shell! You are so much fun when you find something new and wonderful! Thank you for taking me along mud bugging. It took me back to the days of my youth and will give me happy dreams tonight. Much love to you, Marsh Angel, and to all my beachy friends from The Lost Mermaid

That was a fun adventure!!! It was making me nervous with you by the water! LOL I was glad no hungry alligators popped out or snakes. Im so scared of snakes. You? Love the shells! Have a good week. See you Sunday! XOXO

I’ve been collecting apple snails also. My go to is Venetian Garden in Leesburg. Apparently, with the help of your knowledge I’ve learned most of the snails are the large invasive type. I’ve met people who collect them to make wind chimes. I’m impressed how smooth the interior compartment housing the snail is. Makes perfect sense. I coat clear fingernail polish on the shell and stick an air plant in it. Looks so pretty.

Loved it!

Hello. Good Evening 😊😊Happy Shelling Sunday 😊😊Happy Mother's Day 😊😊

Loved the different shells you found. However, I’ll stick to the beach !!!!!😂😂

Pretty cool shells. They almost look like a acorn or walnut

That was very interesting Sharmon, thank you! Have an awesome week!