FossilDudeCO Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Made my first trip up to Wyoming to visit the fish quarry this weekend. Everything went well, but the rocks are still a bit wet. We spent most of the time removing junk to get to our good productive layers! The main mission of the trip was not to dig, but to see how the winter had treated us! Below is a picture of the quarry Our digging platform for the split fish is right behind that truck and trailer. We moved the trailer up this year to house our finds and our gear! Of course....being such a gorgeous day and only about 16°C or 17°C we couldn't help but dig up some fish! After just a couple of hours of digging we had a pile of nice fish to bring back home and after trimming them up you can see our spoils! The real catch of the day though took us by surprise! It was a perfectly preserved bug!! Not uncommon in the Green River layers, but one like this has never been seen before! It is headed over to Fossil Butte to be examined by the Curator there and hopefully he has some fun news for us! If you look close you can see one wing spread out, all the legs preserved and even big, long, gorgeous antenna! This is one primo bug! Hope you guys enjoyed my report (I know it is short) but keep your eyes peeled for more Green River Adventures! -Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMugu Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice bug! I can't wait to get out there one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Awesome finds! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, JBMugu said: Nice bug! I can't wait to get out there one day... Thanks! There is plenty of rock to share 11 minutes ago, Trevor said: Awesome finds! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice report, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelonly Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wow! Lovely fish finds and congrats on the uncommon discovery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuajbelanger Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Very, very cool! Looks like a very productive season ahead of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat Burns Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Those came out nice and clean. Nice finds. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvie Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thank you,looks fantastic.Totally jealous. Yvie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Awesome Blake! That bug looks like a cockroach. Very cool. Thanks for the report. One of these days I'll make it out there. 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...
doushantuo Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt126 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice bug there Blake. A nice little haul of fish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Great report, Blake - and some really great fish! (and that bug is pretty awesome, too! ) ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Claw Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 awesome finds. I am getting to prep some green river fish. Any advice for a first timer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 37 minutes ago, Fossil Claw said: awesome finds. I am getting to prep some green river fish. Any advice for a first timer? A pin vice and a gum eraser might be fine for delicate prep. Air abrasion can also work, but I wouldn't go with a heavy medium unless you are looking to remove bulky matrix. And then you can finish it off with a sealer of some kind. (and probably doesn't need stating, but practice on an expendable piece first!) ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil-Hound Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 @FossilDudeCO wonderful report. I'm going to have to trade some New York trilobites or Maryland shark teeth for some of your fish one of these days. Hopefully I'll get to try the GRF soon (i.e. this summer). Great report Blake! Thanks for sharing! Do or do not. There is no try. - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerogrower Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Blake great report. Cant believe you found all those in a day. Amazing! Thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I always enjoy seeing fossil fish. Thanks Blake. Nice bug too! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belemniten Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice finds ! Looks like you had a lot of fun Wish i could hunt there ! Many greetings from Germany ! Have a great time with many fossils Regards Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Blake Looks like you had a great time. We have spent most of our time prepping our quarry so I am itching to get to digging. Wander over our way some time. Seth _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice report and finds. A Green River trip is on my short list for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 9 hours ago, sseth said: Blake Looks like you had a great time. We have spent most of our time prepping our quarry so I am itching to get to digging. Wander over our way some time. Seth Oh man! I ALMOST stopped by to see if you were there, I am eager to see what you have done! I will be up May 26-28 and will stop by to say hello for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoyoteJoe Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 That's super awesome! I need to take a road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuzi Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Those fish are amazing. I would love to have any one of those in my collection. I'll have to get out to WY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi, Good fishing ! Fishes bit well ! I look forward to seeing them prepared... Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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