Are you one of these 7 beachcomber types?

Just like the huge variety of treasures that wash upon the shores of the world, there are many different types of beachcombers. See below and let us know—what type of beachcomber are you?

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7 Types of Beachcombers

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You're a magpie if...
You are called to the shore for one thing: colorful, irresistible treasures. Though you do enjoy finding a unique rock or shell, or a smooth shard of pottery, you love nothing more than the wave-worn shapes and bursting color of sea glass. You enter a state of ecstasy when you spot a marble or an orange, red, or pink piece of glass. 

You're a naturalist if...
You can’t get enough of things related to the wonderful creatures found near the shore. You get a rush when you find seashells, shark teeth, sea stars, and egg cases. You’re drawn to the strange or creepy critters that live on the shoreline, and will carefully return stranded or displaced live animals to the water.

You're a hunter if...
You have an eye for the prehistoric. Like the naturalist, you are most interested in the wave-worn remnants of the natural world. But you have your eyes set a bit further back. Nothing gets you more excited than finding a remarkable fossil, beautiful agates, Cape May diamonds, or Petoskey stones. 

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You're a historian if…
You are beckoned by the treasures of mankind. You are drawn to the remnants of the past, especially bits of culture from our ancestors. You’re most excited by finding a tool, a coin, a sherd of pottery, a piece of jewelry—anything that you can research and investigate. You love researching the origins of the key or knife you found, collaborating online with other history enthusiasts. 

You’re a scavenger if…
You are fascinated by remnants of human and industrial history. Manmade objects and pieces of the past call to you, but you might be more interested in a glass bead from a mid-century lamp than you are a piece of pottery from the first century. Urban landscapes, dumps, and former industrial hotspots are your go-to locations, as the bounty of discarded treasures there is often overwhelming. 

You’re a wanderer if…
You love visiting new beaches, making memories, discovering somewhere completely new—and checking out what’s on the beach. If someone tells you about a beachcombing spot they loved, you add it to your bucket list of beach destinations. You go on retreats, invite your friends to travel with you, or head out on your own to explore.

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You’re a siren if…
You love absolutely everything the beach has to offer. You don’t care if it’s a piece of sea glass, a Frozen Charlotte doll, a lovely shell, a wonky piece of driftwood, a mysterious fossil, a cool rock, or a toy left on the beach a few weeks ago. Everything that washes up on the shore has its own unique presence and story, and it’s coming home with you. Though your grotto sometimes looks like a lost and found, you wouldn’t have it any other way. 
See full descriptions of each type of beachcomber in the January/February 2024 issue of Beachcombing. 

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