Waco Getaway - Continued...

[dre464]

Once we left Waco, heading back toward Houston, my wife, my daughters and I swung through Bryan/College Station and stopped off at the Whiskey Bridge. I had never been to this location before, but based on what others have mentioned here on TFF I was very excited. I trekked down the slope toward the Brazos, leading my 5 and 9 year old daughters. With the recent flooding, the hillside was very slippery and muddy, and we had a little difficulty finding a child-safe path.

We only spent about 30 or 40 minutes hunting, but we discovered some nice specimens. Here are a few...

So here is a cursory attempt at identification. I believe the first specimen is Athleta petrosus. I believe the second is Cochlespiropsis engonata. The third is Pseudoliva vetusta carinata. The last is Turritella sp. If I am wrong on any of these IDs, please let me know.

Climbing back out was just as difficult as climbing down. It was made more exciting by my 5 year old daughter landing face first in wet sand and mud. Fortunately, she thought it was funny. Mommy, thought it was less so...

Edited December 16, 2015 by dre464

[ynot]

Sounds like Y'All had a good time, with some nice finds along with the fun. Thanks for sharing.

Tony

[jkfoam]

Yes, the Whiskey Bridge location can be a challenge at times but it looks like you did good despite the difficulties. It also looks like you did good on your identifications too. I would recommend you consider changing your identification of your Athleta lisbonensis to Athleta petrosus. The later shoulder spikes on your specimen are becoming pronounced, a characteristic of A. petrosus.

Jim

[PaleoWilliam]

Nice!

[dre464]

Thanks Tony and PaleoWilliam!

Jim, thanks for the info. I'll edit the post to A. petrosus.

[RyanNREMTP]

Congrats on the nice finds.