Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hello fossil friends, Once again, I was in western New York for my annual 4th of July family get together. I was able to get out for a short hunt on July 5th, thanks to my wife and my cousin and her kids. I got up at 5:45 am, got on the road by 6:00 am, and traveled the hour to my usual spot of choice. I arrived to the site around 7:00 am. I have been coming here for many years, and I don't think I've ever not found something interesting there. I only hunted from 7:10 am til 11:20 am. I took a break to meet up with my cousin and her kids for a guided fossil hunt. Can't really hunt when being called hither and yon to check out the latest find. All in all, though, I didn't do too bad, for the short time I put in. First, few shots of the creek: I noticed some recent digging in this spot - I knew my friend JeffreyP had been here within the past few days. Unfortunately, I was not able to meet up with him this year at this site. I hoped he had left me some things to find! This is my total haul: Some brachiopods, some partial trilobites, a few gastropods, and some complete/mostly complete trilobites. Close ups to follow ... 4 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...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Brachiopods: Inarticulate brachiopods Orbiculoidea truncata, with some ostracod hitchhikers- Mucrospirifer mucronatus Protoleptostrophia perplana, with an imprint of a Craniops hamiltonae , an inarticulate brachiopod, at around 2:00 o'clock. A few ostracods as well. 3 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...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Some partial trilobites: (all trilobites are Eldredgeops rana) and some complete ones: This one in rough shape - maybe complete - Missing some integument. and a double - and this one, about 1.5 inches long - A few other odds and ends were found - some gastropods - a Glyptotomaria capillaria, ... and a Retispira leda, as well as a Spyroceras nuntium cephalopod. Not a bad 4 hours of collecting, despite the warm weather. Thanks for looking. 6 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...
Miocene_Mason Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice trilos! Thanks for sharing! “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Awesome finds! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice finds Tim! Glad you had fun with the family! (And a little time to yourself) I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocentx Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I love creeks. They rarely fail me and are beautiful places to just to be. I'm glad you had a chance to hunt there and not come back empty handed. Truly nice. "Journey through a universe ablaze with changes" Phil Ochs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat Burns Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice finds. Especially nice Spyroceras. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belemniten Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Looks like a nice little hunting trip I like the trilobites! Many greetings from Germany ! Have a great time with many fossils Regards Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan 1000 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice finds. Looks like an awesome place to hunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice trip . Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 With all of the hard work and vigilance you put in on TFF, I wondered if you ever get to go play. I'm glad to see you got to splash in the creek for awhile! Really cool fossils, Tim! 1 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 @WhodamanHD @Darktooth @Trevor @Innocentx @Peat Burns @DanKurek @Vieira @belemniten @Bullsnake Thanks for the kind comments, all. It is nice to spend some time with family, and alone, in nature. Finding some cool stuff is just icing on the cake. 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...
Kane Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Well done, Tim. You made out very well, and it seems a lovely creek to meander through with some shade spots to duck out of the sun. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I believe I recognize that creek! I'm glad to hear you are having a good time with family and got a little solitude time in as well. The fossils are a nice bonus. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 @FossilDAWG @Kane Thanks, gents! Came back from vacation on Sunday, ... so now it's back to the grind. 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...
Pagurus Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I'm glad Jeff left something for you, Tim. That looks like a great place to spend a few quiet hours. You came home with some really nice finds too. Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, Pagurus said: I'm glad Jeff left something for you, Tim. That looks like a great place to spend a few quiet hours. You came home with some really nice finds too. Thanks, Mike. Gotta get you there one of these days! 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...
ynot Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Nice finds and report. Glad You had some "Me" time on the family gathering. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks, Tony! Here is a close up of the Spyroceras : And a better shot of my best trilobite of the day. and a partial with some pyrite encrustation: And a close up of the free standing part of my double plate. 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...
Monica Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Stunning finds, Tim! I particularly like the Protoleptostrophia perplana and the Spyroceras - the details on both are exquisite! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks, @Monica. 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...
Jeffrey P Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Congratulations Tim. Looks like you did extremely well in just a short time. Nice trilos and that Orbiculoidea is a killer! Very jealous. Yes, I was there three days before. Would have loved your company. Hopefully next year will work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Wow Tim! You did good! I too love the Spyroceras! There seems to be a little hitchhiker on the bottom Mucrospirifer as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Nice trip and finds, liking the spyroceras. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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