The Count of Cabezon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Well, after fueling my fossil hunting fire from perusing the specimens collected by many of you, I took a trip on Saturday to a small ravine that I had previously found some clamlike shells. I also shared my excitement at collecting fossils with a few of my friends, and we all had a good day of finding some cool (relatively speaking) things. I haven't done my geology homework for this site, yet, so I am not sure what age it is. However, here are a few pictures of some of the interesting things I found while out there. Most of these things are pretty unassuming, but some of them I had not discovered before, so it was pretty cool for me to come across some of these. I am working on the ID's with the Audobon Fossil book I just got, but that book seems to be fairly ambigous. It is a great start however, and has a ton of great info. All in all, it was a great day outdoors (I side with Bones when he said the worst day hunting is better than the best day working) and I think my friends really had a good time looking for fossils as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkchaser Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nice finds! Some people poo-poo small fossils but you'll find that the small ones usually have the best detail. The Audubon book is OK but you should find something more specific to your area. This book looks like a good start: http://www.amazon.com/New-Mexico-Rockhound...g/dp/0878423605 RAWR! I am zeee dead bobcat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy1971 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 nice finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Brachiopods (nice ones) and crinoid stems; good hunt (especially with friends)! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Nice finds!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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