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• 51 shell species, both common and exotic, found onthe Gulf Coast from Mobile, AL east to Cedar Key, FL
• Illustrations by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass • Includes info on how to clean and preserve shells • Includes common birds and beach life • Indestructible lamination — beachproof• Instant access to just what you need to know
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Sample panelsat left shown at90% of actualsize.
Completeguide includes12 panels, each9" tall and 4" wide
Bay ScallopThe most common species in
our local restaurants.2–3"
Atlantic Slipper ShellWith its concave shape and little
“seat” inside, it is also known as the Boat Shell.
3/4– 2"
Common AtlanticBubble1/2–3/4"
Small Jacknife ClamFound in the sand on intertidal sandbars.
11/2 – 2"
Lightning WhelkThe only “left-handed”
Florida shell (one that invites yourleft hand in when you
hold it tail down).
2–5"
King’s Crown Also called Florida CrownConch, it’s often found at
the low-tide line.1–31/2"
Cross-barred VenusTypically found in bays.
1–13/4"
Salle’s AugerTypically found with Atlantic Coquinas.
1–13/4"
True TulipFound in bay waters.
4–6"
Banded TulipLighter in color and smaller
than the True Tulip.
1– 4"
False DrillVery common in this area.
1/2– 1"
Fly-Specked Cerith1/2– 1"
Common JingleThis shell is often used
in wind chimes.1/2– 2"
Atlantic CoquinaFound in a whole rainbow ofcolors, just below the sand’s
surface at the surf line.1/2– 1"
Giant HeartCockle3–6"
Dove ShellColor and pattern can
vary widely. Often foundfeeding on algae on sandand rocks in grassy areas.
3/8 – 5/8"
Common Shells
andBeach Life
Including Alabama & Mississippi
• 51 species of shells — both common and exotic —found on beaches and bays
• Common shore birds and other beach life
• How to clean and preserve shells, sand dollars, and starfish
B e a c h P r o o f
The Ultimate Guide to
Florida Panhandle Shells
Illustrations by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass