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These were found at Mary Seaholm Park in South Austin in early March. I have no idea what any of it is. I suspect the darker things in front are iron ore. They're very heavy. The other things are in a soft, chalky matrix & seem very delicate. Any help would be great!
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Hi! I am brand new to fossil hunting, inspired by my 7 year old daughter’s fascination with them and rocks. I am trying to find some decent spots to support her interest in the natural sciences. We found these, along with some awesome geodes, at a crumbling limestone cliff off the side of the road that looked fossily to me. I would love a tutorial to on how to find sites in the area to keep this hobby alive for her. Any suggestions in the Austin area?
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Good Afternoon Y'all! Took the pup out to one of my favorite spots this morning and came across this odd ball. Never seen anything like it. It was in a part of the creek that had been washed out from all the rain yesterday. No markings on it or shell impressions. In the same area i come across mostly those bottle cap looking shells and a nice little bit of coral if that helps. Found in Austin, TX down near the pleasant valley bridge on the east side. Thanks for the help!
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Good Afternoon all! I have found what appears to be a bone fossil. I would love some help if possible identifying it. It was found in Austin, TX in a stream bed. I did the lick test, and my tongue stuck to the porousness, (not that it is scientific, but I figured id add it, just something I read online). Along with the pictures of the potential bone, I also included a photo of all fossils I have found in the same area, coral, oysters and other random shells. All have been found on the surface, do digging, including the bone. The round stone is coral from the end Permian extinction, I know that much from my research, but the bone I am guessing is from around the time of the western interior seaway when this area opened up again. Hope I have provided enough information!
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I found this jaw piece in a dry river bed in austin texas on a family members land. The bone is completely fossilized. Any ideas what it could be?
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I found a few tiny fossils in Austin TX Creek. I don't have background in paleontology or geology. I also found a quite a few metal chunks that are non-ferrous (I know this place is not ideal for that, but I thought someone may know).
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Found these near Austin and the one on the left looks like it could be a femur of something and the one on the right I'm not sure of but it feels and looks like the same as the other one. Pictures Fossils or rocks? https://imgur.com/gallery/U2yFKZo
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In Line At Franklin BBQ, Anyone in Austin Hungry?
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Visiting Austin,TX and I'm waiting in line for Franklin. This is my second time getting in line for the family; the line is its own experience. The brisket is as good as it gets. We have our favorite BBQ spots in a bunch of cities and my oldest loves to smoke meats at home. What is your favorite BBQ place? -
I'll post a full story in trips when I get time, but I was searching around a new spot, being unsure of the formation (Austin I assume now) I was picking up everything I found including oysters which I would normally leave, I assume they're exogyra or ilymatogyra but the Mark on the back is strange to me, 2 of the three I picked up had them and I haven't seen anything like it in pictures. Species and out formation ID would be nice
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Hey everyone, I got back back from my trip to Austin, Texas on Monday and I’m finally getting around to this lol. Been playing catch up at work and getting distracted when I get on the forum reading about finds like Kim’s bison ha. Besides my trip to Oklahoma I did do some fossil hunting very close to Austin thanks to Erich @erose. I spent probably 4 hours at a nice roadcut split up into 2 trips. Once wasn’t enough! Erich did a trip here recently and that’s where I learned that this is lower Cretaceous material. I don’t think I’ve ever hunted Mesozoic fossils in situ before until last week
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Finally got out and enjoyed some of the great weather we have had so far. This is one of the road cuts within five minutes of my home where I often suggest folks go when visiting Austin. Exposes the Bee Cave Member of the Walnut Formation, Fredericksburg Group (Albian) Lower Cretaceous. As you will see it is a mix of limestone and clay and it is PACKED with fossils. Bivalves and gastropods are the majority, but corals, ammonites, crustaceans, annelids, shark/fish teeth and echinoids are also present. I have most of the inverts already in my collection so when I go I am looking for one or two rare echinoids, crabs and "better" specimens. Here are photos of some of the urchins and other bits I decided to record. I left many behind but brought back one odd bivalve and a handful of echinoids including Loriolia rosana, Leptosalenia mexicana and a rather nice plump Coenholectypus planatus. Haven't cleaned 'em up yet so stand by for an update in a day or two.
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Hello, visited a relatives property In central TX recently (Near Austin) has a creek running through the property and very rocky terrain. Happened to notice this odd looking rock, not really sure what it is but didn't look like any of the others in the area. Found a few seashells that were obviously fossils but not really sure what this is so hoping someone might have an idea? Thanks!
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My daughter found this in Austin, I’m trying to be a good dad and figure out what it is, any help would be appreciated!
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I found what appears to be a trilobite specimen in the Austin, Texas area. The fossil was found embedded in the bank of Brushy Creek in Round Rock, Texas that is in the region of Austin. I was told the specimen is unusual to this region and that no deposits in or around this area would support trilobite finds. Jess also told me that there may be people who would like to examine the fossil. I'm not sure how unusual the specimen is to this location but wanted to get some insight regarding this specimen. I'm not a professional and did use a week vinegar bath and a dreamel to remove most of the matrix. If anyone could direct me in the appropriate direction I would appreciate the help.
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After walking 2+ years by the same spot, just noticed this, yesterday. It sparked an interest, but I know absolutely nothing about fossils. Is this a normal size for what I think is an ammonite? Found in Northwest Austin, Texas near the bank of Walnut Creek. I am assuming it’s limestone. Grandfather’s hammer is 37 cm.
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I unearthed this specimen in Austin, TX. Have been very intrigued to find out its origin. It weighs a rough approximate of 10-12lbs.
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Here's a little puzzler I found recently. Seems somewhat shell-like on one side, bumpy texture on the other. Shell or something else? Opinions appreciated.
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Mammoth tooth reveals beast once walked around Austin, Texas Laura Geggel, Live Science, August 30, 2017 http://www.foxnews.com/science/2017/08/30/mammoth-tooth-reveals-beast-once-walked-around-austin-texas.html Yours, Paul H.
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Had to call it something. This thing creeped me out when I first saw it. I knew what it was and yes I was not leaving that area without it. Just a holey piece of limestone but it sure does look strange upper jaw, nose, eyes .... This type of stone can be found around Lake Travis near Austin Texas. Often referred to as lugs. My wife swears it is looking at her. I wonder where she got that impression? Jess B.
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Dear members of the fossil forum, I have bought this vertebra with limited information, and I was hoping that someone here might know more about this vertebra, as in what genus and species it is, and perhaps a better defined findspot. It is said to have come from the Austin Chalk Formation, Santonian, Texas. the seller did not know more about it, nor did he know from whom he acquired it. for some reason none of the vertebrae I have seen from the austin chalk have got this colour, and also it seems that from the santonian of texas no plesiosaurs have been described yet? in older and younger layers i see Libonectes, Elasmosaurus and Styxosaurus, but they come from Turonian and Campanian layers. Perhaps someone here can help me, or knows a researcher who is specialised in plesiosaurs (elasmosaurs?)? Thanks in advance, Sander
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I hesitate to ask about this one because it's so strange and ugly...surely just an odd rock? I found the two pieces in front of my house on the creek bank about a foot apart. The pieces don't fit together perfectly, but I saw no other pieces around that looked the same, so I grabbed them both. I found a lot of fossils today and photographed even more that were impossible to move, but none as odd looking as this one. I'm sorry that I don't yet know how to give a good description of where I am, formation wise. Glen Rose has been suggested. I am just a few miles north of Dripping Springs TX, west of Austin. I did attempt to search for similar things but, to be honest, I couldn't think of a term to use to describe it. Any suggestions?
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Hello all, First post here. I've read the FAQ's and I believe I understand post guidelines. I think I'm in the right place for ID help...apologies in advance if I bungle this. I'm looking for help in determining what this claw/horn/coral looking thing is that I found in my yard yesterday. I'm slightly west of Austin in northern Hays county. Looking at the Generalized Geologic Map of Texas, my area falls in the "Mesozoic: Lower Cretaceous (Comanche Series)". I won't pretend to know what that means, or if it is useful info to include here, but just in case... To describe where I found the rock: it was laying in my yard at the foot of a wooded limestone hillside. I have no idea how long it's been there. It was only partially buried. The property itself has been basically undisturbed for years. Incidentally, I found a nearly 100 year old unbroken Coke bottle on the ground nearby as well. (Not that one has anything to do with the other). Any help figuring out what it is would be greatly appreciated. Additional photos to follow.
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Calling all preparators... The Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology is having its annual meeting April 19-22 in Austin, Texas. This is open to the public and will be of benefit for anyone who is interested in fossil preparation, conservation, collections management, or related areas can usually pick up some new tips, methods, ideas, and understanding of how and why preparators do what they do. http://paleomethods.org/2017-Annual-Meeting/Annual-Meeting.html
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Found this goofy stone in SW Austin. It's prolly nothing, but . . .
