Roadrunner Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Thank you for the great read . I am learning lots on this site. thanks Which article helped you? Edited December 22, 2014 by Roadrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalcedony Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thank you Bev and Wrangellian for your input. Very helpful for a beginner who didn't where/how to start:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thank you Bev and Wrangellian for your input. Very helpful for a beginner who didn't where/how to start:) Chalcedony, fossil hunting is FUN! Sooo much to learn! :-D The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria M Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Very helpful and good advice for us beginners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abctriplets Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 What sort of books would you recommend for those just starting out (both for adults, and for kids)? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 6 hours ago, abctriplets said: What sort of books would you recommend for those just starting out (both for adults, and for kids)? Thanks! Hi abctriplets, Cute kids! :-D Your question would depend on the area you are prospecting - age and formation. Since this is an international forum, there are so many possibilities! I would go to the General Discussion Forum and state your location or where you plan to prospect. Then those familiar with your area will be able to turn you onto the best literature for that formation. Beverly :-) 1 The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abctriplets Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ok thanks! Sounds like I'll have to narrow down which state we will be fossil hunting in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emre Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks for posting, i hope it will help people who doesn't have idea where to start, like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This is great, I just found this thread and used it to find a geological map of my area. I just need to learn what all the different colour zones refer to. This is a link for those in the UK http://www.bgs.ac.uk/discoveringGeology/geologyOfBritain/viewer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Update. It seems my area sits on limestone! (Cyan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Archaeopteris said: Update. It seems my area sits on limestone! (Cyan) Congratulations! Limestone is usually fossiliferous! :-D 1 The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Bev said: Congratulations! Limestone is usually fossiliferous! :-D Thanks. Trouble is I live in a very urban area, all under tarmac! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Watch your construction sites! It is amazing what you can find in the debris! :-D 1 The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Bev said: Watch your construction sites! It is amazing what you can find in the debris! :-D Good point. And the crazy thing is the street I live in was a construction site up until we moved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hey @archaeopteris, that's a good site I didn't know of, thanks for posting . You might find the link in my signature below will complement it 3 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 2 hours ago, JohnBrewer said: Hey @archaeopteris, that's a good site I didn't know of, thanks for posting . You might find the link in my signature below will complement it Indeed that is interesting. Sadly it shows no fossils for my current town (Darlington). Also there's a good fossil site in the Midlands which is where I found my only fossil (I'm originally from the Midlands but now live in the north east) but there are no markers near that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 On 6/11/2017 at 4:59 PM, Archaeopteris said: Indeed that is interesting. Sadly it shows no fossils for my current town (Darlington). Also there's a good fossil site in the Midlands which is where I found my only fossil (I'm originally from the Midlands but now live in the north east) but there are no markers near that area. Darlington! Go to Whitby and nearby, you'll be fine. In the midlands it may it may have been Wrens Nest in Dudley? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren's_Nest That's a great place if you get the chance 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, JohnBrewer said: Darlington! Go to Whitby and nearby, you'll be fine. In yhe midlands it may it may have been Wrens Nest in Dudley? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren's_Nest That's a great place if you get the chance No it was Sedgley Beacon near Bilston/Dudley. I did horticulture training there in the 80s and it was popular with paleos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Archaeopteris said: No it was Sedgley Beacon near Bilston/Dudley. I did horticulture training there in the 80s and it was popular with paleos. Wow, didn't know that site. It's now on my list! 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeopteris Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, JohnBrewer said: Wow, didn't know that site. It's now on my list! It's basically a sedimentary rocks site with a big hill in the centre- the beacon. I walked up there one day and sat down for a rest in the sun. Put my hand down and picked up a flat rock. It was full of brachiopod fossils and is now in my collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Big broad map of fossil collecting sites. The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarielleK Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 That is some great information! How do I pin it or save this post so I can access it easier later? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 minute ago, MarielleK said: That is some great information! How do I pin it or save this post so I can access it easier later? Fortunately, the topic is already pinned here in this subforum. For even easier access, you can set it as a bookmark on your browser. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, Kane said: Fortunately, the topic is already pinned here in this subforum. For even easier access, you can set it as a bookmark on your browser. Thanks Kane. :-) The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onawhim Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 One further important aspect of hunting for fossils is consideration for the safety and well-being of yourself and others in your group. Many fossils are found at coastal locations, so it is extremely important to have an understanding of the tides. Here in the UK, tide times are published for the coast around the British Isles, so it's important to hunt on a low or falling tide for obvious reasons. Hunting directly under cliffs can also be dangerous and will be another important consideration. A hard hat might not always take the brunt of a hard rock fall! If going out alone, it's important to let somebody know where you've gone and when you expect to return. Carry a mobile phone (charged beforehand) especially when hunting in remoter locations. Safety and responsibility are part of being a sensible fossil hunter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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