Agos1221 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hey all, I returned to Cory's Lane last weekend havind had some time to do a little beach combing with the low tide. I was the only one out other than a man gathering crabs for bait. There used to be a spot closer to the cliffs wedged between the breakers but it seems to have vanished over the course of the winter -- perhaps they piled up more rock breakers over it? I did find an interesting whole fern specimen that I think is good quality for the area. This location does not get the type of contrast like St. Claire and the shale has a much greesier quality but here are some photos. If you can help with IDs etc. I'd appreciate all the knowledge members can offer. Best, Agos1221 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agos1221 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Close ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Woah! they are cool Congratulations Izak i'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Very nice find for Rhode Island. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This looks similar to some of the ferns that have been posted here on the Forum from that site in the past. Not sure you can get it down to the species level, with the dearth of vein detail in the leaves, but I would say that it is probably Pecopteris sp. Possibly P. arborescens. According to the flora species list of the Rhode Island Formation, there are 7 species of Pecopteris known from there. Regards, 1 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...
fossilized6s Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Nice find. What are the dimensions? ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantguy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nice specimens...Yep I'm not sure the degree of preservation and the lack of detailed veination is going to allow a specific ID but still a great find. Congrats! Thanks for showing us. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agos1221 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone for chiming in with information! The vein is quite inflated as you stated Tim, which was a big surprise. The dimensions are approximately 7" x 3.5". I really encourage anyone in the area to check the spot out -- very beautiful along the water. Edited May 20, 2015 by Agos1221 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitcat Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hello, I saw you were just in RI. I recently moved to CT and I'm looking for some fossil hunting buddies to stare at rocks with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agos1221 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hey Circuitcat, unfortunately I am heading to the southwest for work this summer but maybe we can go hunting in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitcat Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hey Circuitcat, unfortunately I am heading to the southwest for work this summer but maybe we can go hunting in the fall. Sure thing! I just moved from NV (Las Vegas area)... if you are in that area, I can give you a few VERY neat places to look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevefister Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi Folks. New to fossil hunting. Just went to Corey's Lane yesterday and spent a couple hours there with nothing to show for it!! I broke apart many shale rocks, pulled some out of the banks, scanned all over and did not find one thing. So, it's either I don't quite understand what I'm looking for, I was looking in the wrong places, or I just didn't spend enough time looking. I think I've seen enough plant/fern fossils online to sorta know what to look for. The trick is most likely where. The cliff side of shake is at times over 10 feet tall! Down at the bottom, it's very fragile & greasy. Mostly small chips. As you go upward, the shale seems to get harder and drier. So, the question is exactly where do I look? Obviously, there are layers which spam many thousands and millions of years. Is there a certain look to a layer I should be looking at? I also read about going at low, low tide. Should I be looking for shale that is typically submerged underwater? Thanks for the help. I'd love to go back with my 13 YO daughter and find a couple of pieces! Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bguild Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi Folks. New to fossil hunting. Just went to Corey's Lane yesterday and spent a couple hours there with nothing to show for it!! I broke apart many shale rocks, pulled some out of the banks, scanned all over and did not find one thing. So, it's either I don't quite understand what I'm looking for, I was looking in the wrong places, or I just didn't spend enough time looking. I think I've seen enough plant/fern fossils online to sorta know what to look for. The trick is most likely where. The cliff side of shake is at times over 10 feet tall! Down at the bottom, it's very fragile & greasy. Mostly small chips. As you go upward, the shale seems to get harder and drier. So, the question is exactly where do I look? Obviously, there are layers which spam many thousands and millions of years. Is there a certain look to a layer I should be looking at? I also read about going at low, low tide. Should I be looking for shale that is typically submerged underwater? Thanks for the help. I'd love to go back with my 13 YO daughter and find a couple of pieces! Thanks for your help. Hey there, Though I've been a collector of fossils for quite some time I just started fossil hunting myself and have made it down to Cory's Lane a couple of times. I've had some pretty decent success with only 1 trip being a bust. I've been told there are a few veins/layers you want to look in. The first good layer of shale is located at feet level/below the beach (some very light digging will get you there). I've also been told you can find plant imprints in the upper part of the rock face, but haven't actually looked in this layer since it's located under the unstable overhang that keeps collapsing in places. The shale you want to look in is dark grey in color. Stay away from the brittle, graphite shale (the stuff that is so brittle you can split it with your hands). This shale doesn't preserve the plant imprints well. You also want to stay away from the brownish-orange colored rock. Oh and make sure to bring your chisels and hammer Here are some of my finds from my first two outings. Take a look at the coloration of the shale. These from the lower layer of the bedrock that you want to look in. http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/63380-beginners-luck/ http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/64409-fossil-plant-hunting-in-rhode-island-take-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevefister Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Wow! Those are some amazing pieces! Good tips. I did find the shale at the lowest parts of the wall the most brittle. There were some areas that were at foot/beach level, under the bushes which seemed to have been dug out in places. I guess I didn't dig/look hard enough. Someone had mentioned poison ivy/oak all around there and I try to avoid that as best as possible, otherwise I get it everywhere Would definitely like to hook up with you on another trip If you are interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bguild Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wow! Those are some amazing pieces! Good tips. I did find the shale at the lowest parts of the wall the most brittle. There were some areas that were at foot/beach level, under the bushes which seemed to have been dug out in places. I guess I didn't dig/look hard enough. Someone had mentioned poison ivy/oak all around there and I try to avoid that as best as possible, otherwise I get it everywhere Would definitely like to hook up with you on another trip If you are interested! Sure! I'm not really sure when I'll get out next, but if you're ever thinking of going on a weekend feel free to shoot me a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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