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I found this bone in a field in east central indiana. I did a field test to see if it is a fossil. I am an amateur but I believe it is a fossil. I was told there was a Buffalo lick about 2-3 miles north of where I found this. I am looking for help identifying.

I found this fossil in southeastern Indiana. Does anyone know what it could be? I figure it's some kind of gastropod but I'm not sure what, I've never seen one like it before.

Found this the other day and wondering what it is.

Hello! I’m Ellen B and I’m currently living in far NE Illinois where there is plenty of glacial till and a brevity of outcrops. By day I do computer support now. But I have a MS in geology with a specialty in sedimentary rocks and paleontology. I also am a hobby baker hence my moniker.

his was found in Spencer Indiana. They are inbedded in slabs of sedimentary rock. It's about the size of a golf ball. When I cut one open, there's a darker color inside. I polished one up and it almost looks like an Agate? They are all at the same sedimentary level in the cliffs so it makes me think it could be a Fossil. Thanks for any help! Jeff

Looking for spots to find complete crinoids in indiana or surrounding states. I've done some door knocking in crawfordsville to no avail. Does anyone know where else to look or who to talk to?

During a trip today with a friend I found a large flexicalymene meeki. As well as some parts and partials of others. I also found some good gastropods and miscellaneous interesting fossils. The large flexi would be around 2 inches long if stretched out and it is just over an inch wide.

On a trip to southern Indiana yesterday I met a member of the fourm, Newbie_1971, and he helped me find my first trilobite! I found several well preserved gastropods as well as some pieces of isotelus trilobites.

Found in Crawfordsville, IN Montgomery County along Sugar Creek. Did not have to dig out, but was found loose in the sand bar. There are a TON of crinoids in this area. Tooth?

I have found a spot in eastern Indiana that has TONS of trilobits. I have been several times to this spot to find complete specimens but have come up empty handed. So I decided to read through the forum and I found some information about looking for spots that were deep sea locations instead of shallower/Beach spots. Are there any indications that you can look for to tell you that you are in a "deeper sea" location as opposed to a beach/ shallow sea location?

Hey I'm new to the hobby and I am looking for new spots to hunt for fossils in the Eastern and Southern part of the state. As well as someone to go on trips with from the central Indiana area.

September found me exploring a rock formation I had never encountered before, the Waldron Shale of Indiana. It was impressive, offering up many gems (fossils). This post is picture heavy but stay with me!!!!!! First up is a typical hash plate. I am usually attracted to hash plates but discovered only one came home with me. Next time It will be a priority to collect more! Next up are the brachiopods of the Waldron, many of which were identified by the help of Adam's Silurian post. He will likely have some corrections for me, which I will welcome! Most specimens contained a mineral crust that took some effort to remove. The results were worth the effort. The next brachiopod I labeled Homoeospira, but these were definitely wider than the ones above. Notice the two ribs in the sulcus on the next brachiopods: Only 1 rib in the sulcus on these: Atrypa was the most frequently found larger brachiopod: My guess is that these are some form of Stegerhynchus but are much smaller and very thin: Rugosa coral was an uncommon find for me. Favosites, on the other hand, were found frequently: This tiny favosite grew around a crinoid stem: As for Bryozoa, I picture this unique one. It grows around a piece of algae. The algae dies, leaving the bryozoan standing hollow! This is the only species of sponge found: Initially, my thoughts were that the next specimens were TINY horn coral. But after seeing specimens of Cornulites from the Waldron on line, my thoughts changed. I welcome opinions on this! While collecting, I did not know a cephalopod ended up in my bucket. It was tucked in some matrix saved for another fossil, only to be discovered when I broke apart the rock at home!! This happens to me quite often and is why my tendencies are to save the whole piece of matrix a fossil is in until I prep it at home. Surprises then can happen. The species of ceph eludes me as it does not match the ones mentioned existing in the Waldron Shale. Trilobites seem to be commonly found in the Waldron, so I was a bit disappointed not coming home with a complete bug. Next time!!!! For some reason, I found 4 loose eyes of Glyptambon and almost left them behind. But after they were cleaned, I am glad to have kept them. Platystoma are common gastropods found. If you look closely, the flat spirals are P niagarense and the raised spirals are P plebelum: This next gastropods, Strophostylus cyclostomus, are very tiny (4mm) and ornate. My favorite: P:yrite seemed to grow on all of the fossils and needed to be removed. But once in awhile, some beautiful crystals would show up! And in addition, an occasional geodized brachiopod would be found: I will finish this post in a few minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Crinoids left to come.

Hopped out for a short time today. Just wasn't feeling it. But I plan on going back out soon. But before I left I did find some flexicalymene partials, a bunch of isotelus fragments, including the mouth plate that I kept in the photo. I also grabbed a few cool hash plates with a good variety on them all.

Went out today and found some full trilobites and a good amount of partials. One I can't even believe I seen. It is so tiny that I used a magnifying glass to confirm it. How should I clean it? I believe it is whole.

IDing my Waldron Shale finds is going well, but I hit a snag when getting to Atrypa. My research shows Atrypa reticularis is a common brachiopod found in the Waldron. Also mentioned was Atrypa newsomensis, for which I could not find a picture or description of. My finds include what look like two different Atrypa species but could be the same. There are smarter members than I that hopefully can set me straight on this. The first specimens are what I feel are Atrypa reticularis. The next group are much more ornate. They remind me of Spinatrypa beulla of the Devonian.

I am looking for help on the ids of these brachiopods and coral that I have. These were not self collected and I was told that they are Devonian in age and supposedly came from Sulphur, Indiana. A check of that area shows that it is Mississippian in age. Thanks in advance.

Ran out after work and found a couple whole trilobites. Could someone help me with the other fossils in the photos? Is the one a type of coral, and the other ... have not seen a shell like that yet. The other fossil have no clue what so ever. Thanks for looking!

First up is a large trilobite pygidium I am not accustom to. Next is what I am guessing is a cornulites. My hunting grounds are devoid of these. Or is it a tentaculites??? There were quite a few of these found as I went through the matrix. Finally a complete mystery to me. Sponge or some kind of echinoderm?????? Only one was found.

The other day a woman at work told me of a place she takes her boys to play in a creek, and hunt for fossils. She told.me that they found various fossils but wasn't sure what they were, and told me to go check it out, and gave me directions. Today I didn't really feel like hunting, but after awhile I figured at the very least I should go check it out to see if it would be worth hunting later on. So I pull up and see this very small section of exposure. Walk up to it and instantly find an isotelus fragment, then very large brachiopods. Leaves had fallen and covered alot of area. I started checking rocks, and find a couple flexi parts. Then I flip a rock and find what I believe is a whole prone flexi. I pack the rock to the edge of the road and do a quick scan of some more rocks. To my surprise the place is littered with flexi/isotelus parts. I will definitely be back to check the place out thoroughly one day! Here are a few photos.There were so many parts in the one rock that I didn't have enough fingers to point at them all.

So has to go back out, and once again got rained out. But before I did I found some cool stuff. Ran to a place that I wanted to check out, and here is some of what I found in a fairly short period of time. Right off the start I found a trilobutt, then a whole roller. Founds spots that were loaded with crinoids, and matrix free brachiopods as well. Also found multiple trilobite parts.

Girlfriend and myself took a trip to St Leon, and she found her first trilobite! She is so stoked. Didn't get to spend much time there, possibly 2.5 hrs or so. It vegan to drizzle and some idiot was shooting and bullets were ricocheting, once heard a round buzz past. Didn't get photos wile there due to my hands being muddy. Her first trilobite, and part of the trilobite finds. The other stuff is still in our vests.

I decided to hit a different section of ground today, just to check things out. It was difficult to do as I am pretty sure there are more trilobites to be collected where I found the others. Anyhow I am glad I did, found 2 more areas that have potential. Believe that I have learned quite a bit since I started, including something that seems to be a pattern so far. I found a good amount of partials, and found 3 fulls. Will post some photos now and add more later. Thanks for looking

Guys this is crazy! So after I fossil hunt I put stuff on my patio table. Well I started to move some fossils that have been there from some of the past fossil hunts, and a I did I spotted something. At first I thought it may had been a small fragment of a brachiopod. I picked it up and was shocked. It is a tiny trilobite that must have been on a fossil or hash plate that I had collected. So I found a trilobite before I thought I actually found a trilobite! Hahaha

Hopped out after work today and found a Hotspot. Found 3 fairly good trilobites, another whole, but damaged I believe. Still haven't cleaned it. Will post more photos in a bit. I am super stoked! Thanks again guys!

Got our of work late today and hightailed it to an area that I wanted to check out. It started off slow, finding a butt here and a head there. I climbed higher to check the ground out above and found a single butt. I decided to drop back down just a bit and walked up onto a smorgasbord of trilobits in a section of formation that was fairly freshly exposed. Running out of time I dropped down a bit more and continued to find parts. Then it happened! I spotted it and quickly snatched it up hoping it was whole! I examined it and felt like a kid again I was so excited. I scanned about another 5 feet or so but had to leave. I know a good starting point now when I go back! I will post the photo of the whole, then add photos of today here in a bit. Thanks to everyone that gave me tips and encouraged me! I'm stoked! For it cleaned up and it is perfect!