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Excellent Young Shellers

18 Apr Excellent Young Shellers

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Shellers come from all over and many different ages in search of their favorite seashells. I was most impressed with the grandchildren of Pat and children of Jen. Ben has collected over 70 Wenteltraps. He has only been shelling for two years. On this trip he found three. Ben said, “I don’t find Wentletraps they find me.” He told me about the different types of Wentletraps and was pleased to find a Tusk shell. He was also more than elated to find a small sand dollar. Grandma had all the special containers to put them in. Izzy was also an amazing sheller. She knew the Coquinas and talked about Rose Tellins. The knowledge Ben and Izzy possessed about shells was inspiring. It was a great pleasure to listen and learn from two excellent young shellers. Thank you Ben and Izzy.

Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

2 Comments
  • Roxanne Reinhart
    Posted at 17:15h, 18 April

    How cute they are. It is precious when the little ones have knowledge and appreciation of what they find. I didn't know very much about shells at all (except that I love them) until I found Pam's blog (iloveshelling) Now thanks to her and the other sites (yours) that i found through her I can at least name most of them when I find them. Thanks for the help!!

  • Roxanne Reinhart
    Posted at 03:06h, 20 April

    Captain Brian – hope you don't mind… You've been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award. Come check out my April 19th post for all the details. I think your blog is amazing!