theoriginalrods Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm fairly new to fossil hunting and I live in Humboldt County, Northern CA. I took a trip out to the Scotia Bluffs for the first time yesterday and found some marine fossils. First I came across countless cockle shells which eroded off the sandstone cliiffs right next to the trail. The trail is on abandoned railroad tracks and it takes you to a bridge which was missing some boards and scary to cross. My dog was not happy but did cross with me. After that, I found a moon snail and some clams including a razor clam. After getting bit by and removing a bunch of ticks I recrossed the bridge. I then found a side trail leading up to a muddy ridge where I found the scallops. I also found what I think is petrefied wood (last picture) sitting on the trail. I forgot my bag in the car so I had to carry everything out and I don't have a rock pick yet so everything was found out in the open. Overall I had a good day and found some nice fossils. I will definetely be back with a bag and a pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You found some great specimens there... Top left in the 4th photo looks a real crisp specimen... Keep us posted on your next trip out there... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yes, crisp, that's a good word. I like the moon snail too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glacialerratic Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very nice finds! Looks like a productive spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nice finds, the long thin clam in the third pic looks more like a steamer clam than a razor clam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalrods Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks yes I like the clams and moon snail as well. I am lucky to have 5 or so local fossil hunting sites, but this one was nice. The specemins were bigger, more intact, and a little more variety than other local sites. I will go back in a couple weeks if the weather stays dry and do a new post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transilvv Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hey! take really BIG care of those tick bites. They can carry a very dangerous deasease ! And on the cherrfull side: realy nice shells! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalrods Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yeah that's gotta be the first time I've used the words "tick bites" and "good day" together. I'll be alright though; it's not the first time I've been bit by ticks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantguy Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Enjoyed seeing the finds! I remember fondly roaming the backroads and seacliffs and other parts of Norcal chasing inverts! Thanks for sharing. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Very nice finds. It sounds like a good spot but be careful of the ticks and shaky bridge! -Dave __________________________________________________ Geologists on the whole are inconsistent drivers. When a roadcut presents itself, they tend to lurch and weave. To them, the roadcut is a portal, a fragment of a regional story, a proscenium arch that leads their imaginations into the earth and through the surrounding terrain. - John McPheeIf I'm going to drive safely, I can't do geology. - John McPheeCheck out my Blog for more fossils I've found: http://viewsofthemahantango.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfergirlatx Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks like a great spot! Except for the ticks! "The road to success is always under construction." Author Unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boneman007 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hey! take really BIG care of those tick bites. They can carry a very dangerous deasease ! And on the cherrfull side: realy nice shells! Congrats! In the US they carry Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. Having experience the later, and almost dying from the experience, a little insecticide goes a long way in preventing tick deseases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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