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I am a new member from New York State and have been referred to join Fossil Forum by a very good friend of mine who goes by Darktooth. I graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 1989 with an MS in the Geological Sciences. My research has focused on Middle Devonian paleontology and stratigraphy of the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Moreover I have conducted research in the taphonomy and paleoecology of Silurian eurypterids in New York and southwestern Ontario, Canada. Most recently, I have been digitizing the Devonian fossil and lithostratigraphic collections housed at the Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, NY. And most importantly, I am very active in field collecting, fossil preparation and giving presentations. Selected Publications Mayer, S.M., Baird, G.C. and Brett, C.E. 1994. Correlation of facies divisions in the uppermost Ludlowville Formation (Givetian) across western and central New York State in Studies in Stratigraphy and Paleontology in honor of Donald W. Fisher. New York State Museum Bulletin 481, pp. 229-264. Mayer, S.M. 1994. Field studies of the Middle Devonian Ludlowville-Moscow sequence in the Genesee and Seneca Valleys, New York State in New York State Geological Association Field Trip Guidebook 66th Annual Meeting, University of Rochester, pp. 491-503. Mayer, S.M., Baird, G.C. and Brett, C.E. 2017. Depositional environments across a central trough of the northern Appalachian Basin, Deep Run Shale Member (Moscow Formation) of the Finger Lakes in New York State Geological Association 89th Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, Alfred University, pp. 56-73. Mayer, S.M. 2019. Paleoecology and Taphonomy of some eurypterid-bearing horizons in the Finger Lakes region of New York State in New York State Geological Association 91st Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, pp. A2-1-20. Mayer, S.M., and Brett, C.E. 2023. Symbiotic Relationships Among Benthic Invertebrates from the Ludlowville and Moscow Formations (Hamilton Group) in New York State: A Closer look at Faunal Interactions in New York State Geological Association 94th Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, SUNY Brockport pp. 2-15.
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Hey everyone, just getting started collecting fossils. Hoping to learn from everyone and maybe getting advice on unknown fossils and maybe new places in the US to go look for fossils. Thanks!
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Hi, I'm Chris and I live in Southern California USA. Southern California has many locations that have fossils from various periods and especially marine fossils. I typically look for marine and occasionally terrestrial fossils from the Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene periods. The Los Padres Mountains and Santa Monica Mountains are where I usually go the most but I also look at coastal areas and the foothills. I like looking up old research papers on paleontology and seeing if I can retrace the author's steps to previously known fossil sites. I also post often to the Fossil Forum Facebook group. -Chris. p.s. I tried uploading to the Collection here but had no luck. As soon as I get to the mandatory drop down menu to select type of organism, it won't let me make a choice and then won't let me continue from there. Using Chrome so not sure what is going on.
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Hi everyone, Today I decided to make an account for this forum after following the topics for some time. I live in Belgium so my limited number of findings are mostly pleistocene or neogene from the coastal regions. Looking forward to seeing a lot of interesting stuff on here!
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Hello - My name is Richard. I go by sunmadmurf. I come from a family of collectors. My father gave me the bug and I have collected (online) and from dealers foe 30 years myself. Here in Canada we can not go digging for fossils ourselves . In my province Alberta any fossil you find has to be submitted to the Royal Tyrel Museum. They will take it or decide if you can be the curator of the fossil. Recently I inherited our family collection, and there are many pieces that I have no idea what they are or where they are from. I hope to catalogue my collection. Personally I do not know a lot and the next generation knows even less. In advance I would like to expess my thanks for any help recieved on this forum. Thank You, Sunmadmurf
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Hi I hope I’m doing this right. I live on a small farm in northwest Illinois just south of Wisconsin. Half my place is a wetland with a creek running through it; it has changed very little since the first plat of the area was drawn in the mid 1800s. I find a lot of fossils and quartzy and other rocks/minerals and I’m here to learn more about what I find. Thanks!
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Hi all, I have always had an interest in fossils and I am currently working on a project through my college, sifting through microscopic materials, and trying to identify them. Our college just upgraded to better equipment which is making our job a lot easier! I collect fossils, and hope to be able to go out and find some over the summer. I do have a certification in southwestern archeology, and can try and look at anything that might be man made, but anything outside of the southwest I cant guarantee.
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I just learned about this site and need help assessing a fossil I have. Is this Amazonite? How do I determine its value? Bottom piece is 8.5” L x 4.5” W x 1.5” H Top piece is 6.75” L x 3.5” W x 4” H Total weight is 9 lbs 3 oz
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Hi all, I was invited by a fellow fossil enthusiast to join this forum, after being active on the largest German fossil forum "Steinkern.de" for about a decade now. I'm a geologist by profession. but actually more a paleontologist by training and passion. My scientific interest is mostly on vertebrate paleontology, but as a collector I'm interested in a broad range of things, from geolocical and paleontological oddities, to rare specimens from historic locations or just really anything from any time period that has an interesting story to tell (hence the username). My 'core' collection is focused mostly on own finds from the Triassic and Jurassic of Germany and adjacent areas, but since I moved to the western part of Germany, there's an increasing number of Devonian and Carboniferous finds in my collection. Last year, I had the amazing opportunity to join a dinosaur dig in Wyoming and to meet many new friends in the US, so it was about time to join an international forum, too. I'm looking forward to many interesting discussions here! Xaver
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My name is Brandt, 63 y/o, and call home Augusta, GA. Totally a novice and have spent a lot of time walking South Carolina beaches. Other than shark teeth, I have found many interesting and yet unidentified fossils, so I will post pics of my finds in the coming weeks and I look forward to any feedback or ideas. Already got some help on my first post! Looking forward to interacting with TFF!
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Hello guys , I am a fossil collector , who wants to learn more about prehistoric live , fossils and how to identify them . I Love this Forum and wanted to become a part of it , because I found Here so many informations about fossils , which I couldnt find anywhere else . I Hope , I'll have a great time here 😊
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Hi all, I'm a biologist (herpetologist) who recently moved back to coastal North Carolina. On a recent trip to visit family in SC, finding shark's teeth on the beach rekindled my childhood fascination with fossils that I think was one of the sparks that led me into biology in the first place. Sad to learn that some of the places I was able to explore in my youth (like the phosphate mines in Aurora) are now closed, but I hope to be able to learn from you all and explore as time permits. Thanks!
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Greetings! I am Dok Deino, a Paleontology student from the Midwest. I'm new to the field, but not new to being a fan of fossils and pre-history. I've been fossil-hunting as an amateur for years now, so long that many of my old treasures now decorate my mother's rock-garden. I have a BS in Geology, with a Bio minor, and I'm looking to go into fossil preparation. Unfortunately, much of the experience I could have gotten back in college was unavailable, thanks to a certain world-wide event that had the world on hold for a few years. So now I'm trying to make up for lost time via volunteering my time at my local university, building up a portfolio before applying at dedicated prep labs. My username is short for Doktor Deinonychus; but I am definitely not a PhD, at least not yet. It's just a fun name. I have a Youtube channel under the same name, dedicated to teaching people about geo/bio/paleontology and counteracting pseudoscience. Pleasure to meet you, everyone. I hope to learn much from my time here, and to pass that knowledge on to others!
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Hello everyone I am from the outskirts of Las Vegas!
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Hello I live in Virginia on the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Hello everyone, I'm Aman. I have always been interested prehistoric organisms and environments, and have fossil hunted since I was a little kid. I am currently studying palaeontology at university, and am hoping to go into research after graduating. One of my main goals in fossil hunting is to one day find something spectacular, especially a complete ichthyosaur! However, every fossil that I find fills me with excitement, no matter how big or small it is. I can't wait to find out more about fossils from the other members in this forum! Aman
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I’m really excited to broaden my knowledge base (doesn’t take much on this subject). I hope to not drive you crazy peppering you with questions. I will do my best to behave! Thanks in advance … MJ
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Hi everyone! Ever since I was little, I had a huge passion for dinosaurs and treasure hunting...so you'd always be able to find me in the dirt digging or in the library learning about the ancient world. Since I was always fascinated with the past I decided to dive in further into my interests and take two classes in college on paleontology and archeology. Now I go on walks almost every day in hopes of finding something special whether it be a fossil of sorts or any kind of rock or stone! I'm really excited to be a part of this community and I can't wait to learn more about fossils! --Duck
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Hey there! I'm a fossil collector based in NC. I'm interested in all prehistoric life, most of my collection is fossils I've purchased since I don't have the time to fossil hunt currently. I'll probably be posting some fossil IDs in the future for specimens I'm not too sure about. Glad to be on the forum!
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Hi, from Kentucky! New to the Forum, New to Fossils!
ItsLaurenV posted a topic in Member Introductions
Hello! I’m Lauren and I’m from Goshen, Kentucky (suburbs of Louisville, on the Ohio River, Falls of the Ohio). I am new to fossil hunting, but I have loved fossils since I was a child. I am obsessed with them, and I spend ALL of my free time in creeks! I have found some cool fossils, so I can’t wait to see (and learn about!) the fossils that you guys have found! I will post some pics of my favorites, and maybe someone will help me identify some of them. I’m excited to be here!- 13 replies
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Hello guys, gals and non binary pals, I have been wanting to join this forum for a bit and just never seemed to get around to actually setting up an account. I started fossil hunting about 8 months ago and am completely obsessed. Mostly I search for fossils in Bone Valley here in Florida but am hoping to keep venturing out. Excited to be a part of this community.
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I've loved snooping around this forum for a while now and decided I would finally make an account. I'll be uploading some finds from around Colorado and hopefully some 3d models if I'm able to post them here.
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Hi everyone, I've recently gotten into the hobby of rockhounding and have encountered a few fossils here and there. Tons of petrified wood as well (is that a fossil too?). I live up in Edmonton, Alberta where the North Saskatchewan River brings loads of dino bones and petrified wood, much of which has ended up in my house, lol.
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Hello everyone! I'm very glad to have found this forum. My childhood passion for fossils has recently been reignited by reading Dr. Thomas Halliday's Otherlands, and by now I've assembled a small collection I hope to share with you all. While I enjoy going out searching for fossils myself, back problems and a newborn baby somewhat limit my time and capacities, so most of my collection is bought from fossil dealers. I look forward to viewing all of your collections and learning more about paleontology! Nick
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Hello, my name is Bill Howard. I've been interested in fossils (and dinosaurs) for nearly 50 years (I'm kinda telling my age). I'm also a photographer and filmmaker and I am currently in production on a documentary about fossil hunting.
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