Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 So I started fossil hunting and collecting recently. I dont have much knowledge on fossil identification and am not even sure if some of the "fossils" I've found are even fossils and not just cool looking rocks. Was just hoping people more knowledgeable on the subject could share what they think are fossils and if they know what types they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Welcome to the Forum. I see some rugose corals, and some other corals. Maybe @Kane @FossilDAWG @TqB will have a look. 3 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Agree with Tim. Perhaps you could indicate where these were found. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Kane said: Agree with Tim. Perhaps you could indicate where these were found. Found them in The Thames river in London Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Welcome from Romania! All of the specimens posted are fossil. It's a good start. Congrats! " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 The Thames has a lot of glacial erratics, predominantly mid-Devonian in age. Sadly, London has no natural outcrops, the nearest in situ material being in quarries at St Marys and in Oxford County. For collecting areas nearest you, perform a search here on “Arkona” (about 40 minutes drive away). 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, abyssunder said: Welcome from Romania! All of the specimens posted are fossil. It's a good start. Congrats! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 And the first piece is a brachiopod hash, fairly typical of some horizons in the Dundee Formation. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kane said: The Thames has a lot of glacial erratics, predominantly mid-Devonian in age. Sadly, London has no natural outcrops, the nearest in situ material being in quarries at St Marys and in Oxford County. For collecting areas nearest you, perform a search here on “Arkona” (about 40 minutes drive away). Ok, reason I've been going down the Thames is because its basically in my back yard. I'll have to check out Arkona sometime though, grew up real close to. Must say it's a surprise to see it mentioned as it's a very tiny town. Thanks for the info definitely got some good places to explore now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: Welcome to the Forum. I see some rugose corals, and some other corals. Maybe @Kane @FossilDAWG @TqB will have a look. Feeling really welcomed! Wasn't expecting that so thank you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Cs62 said: Ok, reason I've been going down the Thames is because its basically in my back yard. I'll have to check out Arkona sometime though, grew up real close to. Must say it's a surprise to see it mentioned as it's a very tiny town. Thanks for the info definitely got some good places to explore now. You will love it. It is just east of the town of Arkona, along the Ausable River. Google map Sylvan and Fossil roads. On satellite you will see the pits, and you can also collect along the river where rock is exposed. Bring a bucket! It is slightly younger Mid-Devonian material than what is found in our city. 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cs62 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kane said: You will love it. It is just east of the town of Arkona, along the Ausable River. Google map Sylvan and Fossil roads. On satellite you will see the pits, and you can also collect along the river where rock is exposed. Bring a bucket! It is slightly younger Mid-Devonian material than what is found in our city. Does that river run through rock glen? If so I was just there a few weeks back, wish I knew to look then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Just now, Cs62 said: Does that river run through rock glen? If so I was just there a few weeks back, wish I knew to look then It does! Unfortunately, no collecting allowed at Rock Glen, but the same material occurs at the Sylvan Road site. You will be flabbergasted at the volume and variety of fossils to be found, quite literally walking on them. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleome Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Yes, loads of marine fossils. We get similar stuff here along the coast of California. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hello and welcome to TFF from Austin, Tx. Really like those corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazee Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Welcome to the Forum from North Carolina Must put Arkona on the List of Places to Visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hi from France, it's a nice start. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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