SeilerBird

[ziplock]

I know you live in Florida and was wondering if you have collected seashells on Sanibel Island

Shelling and Beaches | Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island is renowned for its shells. Here's how to find the most beautiful shells, cleaning tips, and rules you'll need to follow at the beach.

www.sanibelisland.com

We are making a trip down to Florida soon. Any opinions. Is it worth a stop to see and look around, and maybe find a nice sea shell?

Waving at you and hope all is well with you.

 

[SeilerBird]

I have been to Sanibel several times. The Ding Darling Bird Reserve is located there and is one of the best places in Florida to see and photograph birds. All is well with me, in fact everything is fantastic in my world. Make sure you visit the Edison Home and museum while you are in the Fort Myers area.

 

[ziplock]

HI! Great, thanks for the recommendations.

Is this what you are talking about?

Fort Myers Museums, Attractions, Things To Do | Edison Ford Winter Estates

Must see attraction in Fort Myers FL, Edison Ford Winter Estates feature museum, botanical garden, laboratory, and homes of Thomas Edison & Henry Ford.

www.edisonfordwinterestates.org

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel, is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It is world famous for spectacular migratory bird populations and the best place to start your visit is the FREE Visitor and...

www.fws.gov

Both places sound interesting to us. I would not have known if you had not mentioned them.

 

[SeilerBird]

Yes, those are the places. You should love both of them.

 

[ziplock]

Are you familiar with any campgrounds near there?

 

[SeilerBird]

No, I was staying in Walmart parking lots when I was there the first time and now it is a few hour drive from my house.

 

[ziplock]

Cool.

And thanks again for the information. And we might have helped others too!

 

[Jayflight]

I have been to Sanibel several times. The Ding Darling Bird Reserve is located there and is one of the best places in Florida to see and photograph birds. All is well with me, in fact everything is fantastic in my world. Make sure you visit the Edison Home and museum while you are in the Fort Myers area.

What a great recommendation. March is a super time of year to visit.

 

[SeilerBird]

March is probably the best time to visit if you are not a Floridian.

 

[jackiemac]

Should you be near Clearwater i can highly recommend Caladesi State Park (boat access), and Honeymoon Island. Beautiful locations, like most of Florida.

 

[SMR]

Thanks for the info, we are a few hours away at Myakka River State Park, might have to check them out.

 

[Great Horned Owl]

Some years back, A friend of mine w3as going to Sanibel with his kids. I suggested that he give them each a weight limit on the amount of shells that they could collect. He asked why, and I told him that he would be sorry if he didn't. He didn't, and he was. They ended up hauling 60 lbs. of shells back home.

If you want to find shells in good condition, get a tide table, and plan to arrive as the tide is going out. Otherwise, they get picked over rather quickly. Also, expect to have some difficulty parking near a beach.

Joel

 

[darsben]

Do people still rake the beach?

 

[Hfx_Cdn]

If you can time it to get to the Seashell Festival, it is a great show. Here is their website:

The Show Must Go On!!! 84th Annual Shell Show | Sanibel Holiday

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www.sanibelholiday.com

Ed

The Show Must Go On!!! 84th Annual Shell Show | Sanibel Holiday

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www.sanibelholiday.com