Sanibel & Captiva Shells & Beach Life

These laminated, fold-up identification guides—FoldingGuides™—speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they're the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they'll encounter in their particular locale.

This guide includes 77 shell species, both common and exotic, found on Sanibel and Captiva Islands in SW Florida. Illustrations by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass. In addition to the shells themselves, the guide also includes common gulls, shorebirds, and beach life, as well as a detailed map of the islands showing where parking, picnic areas, and the best shelling is to be found.