I saw this guy running around under the surf in water a little over knee deep, and couldn't resist the opportunity for a photo op! It's a hermit crab in a Pear Whelk!
The shell is covered with all kinds of things, including barnacles and carrier shells, click on the pic to enlarge it and check out his eyes!
I think I could have filled my bag up with Fighting Conchs! I was picking them up by the handful!
Some, of course were pretty beaten up, but there were tons that were just beautiful. I, of course, already have too many, but I couldn't resist digging around them to see what else was with them.
You could see them partially buried through the clear water...
I found this bright orange Banded tulip....
And this tiny little perfect Horse Conch...
On the walk back, I found this beautiful Gaudy Nautica... (sorry, the incoming wave in the background took the focus away!) ...
...and this Nutmeg for my son-in-law Brad.
UPDATE: I finally got the Large Horse Conchs cleaned up... It turns out that Hubby's Horse Conch was an Albino! How cool is that? It has a little bit of color near the tip...
I think this has been a GREAT trip for Horse Conchs, don't you?
All shapes, sizes and colors.
Stay tuned, I have a few more posts that I guess I will make after we get home, today is our last day. :(
It's been such a wonderful and relaxing trip, I believe November is my favorite time of year here, the weather has been perfect, every single day!
Stay tuned...
::Shelllady Hugs::
Unbelievable! I definitely need to try November sometime.
ReplyDeleteI think it's my most favorite! The weather is phenomenal and the shelling is usually pretty good....actually, between Late October and Late April, it's all good!
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