Hi - I've got to do a specimen collection as part of my Ecology Degree and really want to make a collection of shells. The thing is I have no idea where to start, where to go and what to actually collect when I get there.

I wondered if anyone had any ideas of any good areas in the Lancashire area and any places further afield in the UK. Do you think that I should concentrate on collecting a particular type or grouping of shells or just pick up whatever I can get??? Any advise or information would be very helpful - thank you

Hi Stacie,

When in Scotland, you might want to visit a few sea lochs near Fort William. You will be amazed about the variety of Nucella lapillus there. There are many species to be found there. If details needed, just give me a shout !

Cheers,

Chris

oups ... forgot to mention Dorcester area ... but that's more for fossils. You can actually pick them up alongside the road - especially where the infamous roadworks are  

Chris