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Junonia's - Will I ever find one?

I've lived in SW Florida for 10 years now.  That means I've been searching for a Junonia for 10 years! It's like looking for buried treasure.  I always find it funny that the vacationers come down and bam- Junonia. There they are standing on the beach with that Junonia in their hands just smiling away!

Not the best looking Junonia

Well, at least I have this one.  My mom found it on Algiers Beach on Sanibel.  No, it's not all there, but at least I have something! I didn't even find it and I got excited!

Not exactly what I have! How pretty is that?!

 

 

What a day!

Crystal Clear Water

Another beautiful day on Little Hickory Island. The temps have been hitting low 80's so it has been gorgeous here. It's getting harder and harder to find a parking spot though- so many visitors are here. I can understand why just look at the water!!

HORSE CONCH

My mom spotted this about 10 feet off the shore, unfortunately it was still occupied.  But this nice man held it for me to snap a picture!

It was a special treat to come across this "Shell tree" and it really made you stop and take a good look. Thanks to whoever keeps adding the shells!

Royal Terns

Video from Cayo Costa

Cayo Costa State Park

The weather has been chilly and rainy so I thought I would share some pictures of Cayo Costa State Park. It is always a great shelling trip. If you have never been- you really should  plan a trip. From Pineland(Pine Island), you take a ferry ride over on Tropic Star. They have several options for you to choose from depending on how long you want to stay on the Island.

Porpoises following the boat.

The Olive Shells were incredible- We were having so much fun we couldn't stop picking them up! Here's a look at the days bounty- Can't wait to go again!

Little Hickory Island

We arrived @ the beach around 9:30 on Saturday after stopping @ Flamingo Island for the mini- donuts! Yummy!

No way could it have been a better day at the beach- just gorgeous!  The beach was really busy with shell hunters! Lots of action-Tons of fun!

Here are the shells I found today- Such a great variety!
 

Welcome

Looking forward to the weekend- I'm taking the girls to Little Hickory Island on Saturday. Of course we'll stop at Flamingo Island Flea Market for donuts first. The weather is fantastic and I can't wait to get out there!!