Manticocerasman Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This weekend we had a quick stop near the city of Mons in the south of Belgium. It is not commonly known that in some forrests in this area are ancient quarries of Maastrichtian phosphatic chalk, not all are accessible but with a reasearch on old maps some of them can be found with a little effort you can clear out a spot on the ground and search for a multitude of small fossils. we only stayed 2 hours, but we did find our fair share of tiny but beautiful brachiopods, bryozoans, shark teeth, dentaliums, bellemnite fragments,... . @Tidgy's Dad , you'll like those little critters and even a few teeth and an echinoid spine: 9 growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 THx,nice reporting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebu Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Nice report and great finds, thank you for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I really like those brachiopods! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Sounds like a fun place. Nice finds too. 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...
ziggycardon Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Manticocerasman said: not all are accessible but with a reasearch on old maps some of them can be found Sounds like quite the treasure hunt, very cool trip and very nice finds! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belemniten Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Cool finds Many greetings from Germany ! Have a great time with many fossils Regards Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I like the brachiopods. I collected belemnites somewhere near Mons when I was a child in the mid 1970s. I used to live nearby in a town called Casteau. I still have the belemnites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Manticocerasman said: @Tidgy's Dad , you'll like those little critters Indeed, they are very lovely. Isocrania, for the top one? Thecidia next one down? Then Magas and Cretirhynchia? Not sure about the others. (or any of them!) Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Nice finds! Looks like a nice area to hunt. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Indeed, they are very lovely. Isocrania, for the top one? Thecidia next one down? Then Magas and Cretirhynchia? Not sure about the others. (or any of them!) Indeed Isocrania praecostata, the 2nd ones are Trigonosemus pectiniformis. I'll have to look up the other ones 1 growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMoore Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Nice. The shiny brachiopod in the center of your palm. I am curious to see the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I just love those Isocrania due to their funny little faces. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nala Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Nice !sympa les brachiopodes!:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy B Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks for the good report, Kevin! Nice! 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...
Adam86cucv Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Very nice little brachiopods. Looks like it was a nice day to hunt for them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzviking Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 What is this little critter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzviking Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 What are these, operculum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bronzviking said: What is this little critter? The inarticulate brachiopod Isocrania praecostata. Lovely, isn't it? 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bronzviking said: What are these, operculum? An assortment of brachiopods. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzviking Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: The inarticulate brachiopod Isocrania praecostata. Lovely, isn't it? Thanks! Yes it caught my eye. I'd like to see a zoomed in photo of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Bronzviking said: Thanks! Yes it caught my eye. I'd like to see a zoomed in photo of it. this is the best I can do, I used a magnifying glas before the lens of my smartphone. he is only 4mm wide. 2 growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 What sweet little finds! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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