Snail shells

We went back to Cliveden today. I saw these on the plinth of a statue. They're a bit of a puzzle because the shells were empty but intact. I would have thought that if they'd been eaten by a bird, the shells would have been smashed. Another photo with unexpected flies! :-)

[Corri Palmer]

What pretty shells with such different patterns!

[Susan Bell]

Perhaps someone had been having a snack? Some of them look like the ones that are edible to humans. Lovely colours.

[Nat]

Curious, the shells are so varied in size, colour and pattern.
I see the fly… maybe its following you!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@natsnell Lol! It brought some mates along with it today. You can't see them in this format but there's a couple more hanging around in the shells.

[Hamble]

A bit of a mystery! A good close up shot.