Calvert Cliffs Finds 2/19-4/19 Photo-Bomb

[ShoreThing]

Over the past few months work has been crazy (although in a VERY good way) and I haven't had the time to post summaries of my past few trips to the Calvert Cliffs formation. Long stories short, I was able to get down to the cliffs on a few occasions between Feb-April 2019. Most of the time I was able to go when tides were good, however on my most recent trip they were horrible. I've met a lot of awesome people along the beach and developed many good friendships...in fact I think that 95% of the people I met have been extremely friendly, genuine, willing to give advice, and just plain good people, which is something I love about this hobby. I was even able to talk the wifey into coming down once...of course she loved it, and of course she found a larger tooth than I ever have. About half my trips were to Brownies and the other half were to a private site that I have access to. The beaches have changed dramatically over these few months with numerous falls and spills, which highlights the importance of keeping your head on a swivel and always respecting the cliffs. On one occasion I made the 3 hour trip just to turn around about 2 hours later because the cliffs were so unstable. Hopefully we have a dry summer, the piles get a chance to wash out, and the cliffs become a bit more stable. Anyway, enough rambling. Below are some pics of my better finds from the two sites, I hope you enjoy them. No complete Meg yet, but I hope that changes when I make another trip down next week!

[ShoreThing]

[Ludwigia]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and finds. I'd love to find a complete cowshark over here someday, but they're as scarce as can be. Maybe I should take my wife with me

[ShoreThing]

@Ludwigia Thanks, I hope to have more time to post regularly. I have some strange luck that I have found a cow tooth each time I have went out...mind you they are not all complete, but still they seem to be drawn to me. Yes, definitely take the wife she will bring the luck!

[Darktooth]

You've been a busy beaver! Looks like the fossil Gods have been smiling down on you. Congratulations on some nice finds!

[Gizmo]

Very nice, congrats! 

[Al Tahan]

Looks like you had a productive little streak there! Nice work

[digit]

I have fond memories of hunting the Calvert Cliffs last year. Looks like you've been putting in the effort and reaping the rewards. Cow shark teeth are still on my fossil bucket list--some day...

 

Keep an eye on those cliffs and hunt safely--we want to see lots more pictures from your future trips.

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

[racerzeke]

Quite a hall after just going on your first trip not too long ago! I'd take a broken meg over piles of (most) other teeth any idea. Great pics & write up and keep them coming!

[ShoreThing]

18 hours ago, Darktooth said:

You've been a busy beaver! Looks like the fossil Gods have been smiling down on you. Congratulations on some nice finds!

 

15 hours ago, Gizmo said:

Very nice, congrats! 

 

14 hours ago, Al Tahan said:

Looks like you had a productive little streak there! Nice work

 

14 hours ago, digit said:

I have fond memories of hunting the Calvert Cliffs last year. Looks like you've been putting in the effort and reaping the rewards. Cow shark teeth are still on my fossil bucket list--some day...

 

Keep an eye on those cliffs and hunt safely--we want to see lots more pictures from your future trips.

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

 

12 hours ago, racerzeke said:

Quite a hall after just going on your first trip not too long ago! I'd take a broken meg over piles of (most) other teeth any idea. Great pics & write up and keep them coming!

Thanks guys! It was a fun and productive winter at the cliffs. I hope to have another great time when I go back down this week. Let's hope the luck is with me!

[Max-fossils]

Very nice finds! Love the giant bivalves especially  

[Mark Kmiecik]

Very nice finds. Keep the photos coming.