FreeAngelRN Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I'm new and not well versed in paleontology, but I'm in Andalusia for three days and looking to hunt. I arrived yesterday, followed directions to the point A Dam but it led me to a fishing bridge with red clay everywhere. A few new oyster shells scattered but no terrain that looked limestone. Would anyone help me to find a dig site? Yes, it's been raining, but I hope there's still some fun to be had. Thanks! Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I can't help specifically, but have you tried reading this paper? Also, A quick Google search brought up lots of info - some from this website. Sounds to me like they are looking in the "unconsolidated sands" on the eastern bank of the river. Good luck - hope someone can help you out further. Regards, 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...
FreeAngelRN Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thank you. Yes I googled and googled and found the references of which you d speak, but they are vague in reference to the roads and trails I followed. I saw someone wrote they had a 200 ft walk from the parking area, but I have Not seen anything resembling a parking area, just dirt roads and a kind of scary, rickety, one lane wooden bridge. Would it be worthwhile to hunt along any part of the conecuh river, do you know? Thanks again, I'll check that paper you mentioned! Best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Sorry, I am not familiar with the area or the fossils there. @FossilDAWG ?? Google Maps looks like it can show you where to go. Regards, 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...
FossilDAWG Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 PM sent. Don C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hi There, I was here two days ago and with the recent rain these past two weeks the dam was open and pushing out some serious water. Check the depth of the river at Point A because when we were there Tuesday it was close to 11ft. 2-3 ft being optimal. Most of the best parts of the formation are under water currently. We did ok working a previous hole but we were chest deep/neck deep in river water. The current running in the middle was too strong and would not recommend wading out into it .... Cheers, Brett 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeAngelRN Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thank you! Yes, I was just looking on Google for the satellite map of the coordinates. And thank you for the advice on the conditions. Maybe we will have some unexpected luck on a surface area near the coordinates. Who knows?! Thanks again Angelique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 FYI USGS strem flow data. CONECUH RIVER BEL PT A DAM NR RIVER FALLS, AL. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/al/nwis/current/?type=flow We did find one small tooth surface collecting but they can be tiny at this location, and are extremely fragile coming out of the sand/clay .. they are about the size of a kernel of corn and can fall through a 1/4" sifter easily. So keep your eagle eyes peeled. Good Luck, Brett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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