probablypaleo Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) This is my first post here, so please bear with me while I figure out proper forum etiquette. Any comments, suggestions, or species identifications are very much welcome! These are my finds from the past 2 trips to Big Brook in July 2023. Check my other post for finds at Ramanessin Brook. I usually come armed with a small children's fishing net and a mini garden trowel. I'm currently looking into getting a real sifter and shovel, but it's tough to do on a PhD student budget. **** I apologize for the poor photo quality. I'll try to find my light box next time for some better macro shots. Without further ado, Big Brook: Belemnites of various sizes Shells, coral, other small items I cannot identify Close ups of shells Something that vaguely resembles a tooth? Unknowns Edited July 29 by probablypaleo accidentally duplicated photos 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Kane Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I can't help with ID, but I can put you at ease that you provided us with good photos including some with measurement. I empathize with you as I remember the PhD student days with slim budgets and a lot of discount ramen (and yet I always miraculously found enough money for beer, the essential dietary lubricant of the grad student!). We have quite a few members who hunt Big Brook here who should be along shortly to provide assistance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
probablypaleo Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 30 minutes ago, grandpa said: Welcome to the forum! Thank you! Happy to be here 1 Link to post Share on other sites
probablypaleo Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 37 minutes ago, Kane said: I can't help with ID, but I can put you at ease that you provided us with good photos including some with measurement. I empathize with you as I remember the PhD student days with slim budgets and a lot of discount ramen (and yet I always miraculously found enough money for beer, the essential dietary lubricant of the grad student!). We have quite a few members who hunt Big Brook here who should be along shortly to provide assistance. Beer? Previous grad student confirmed! Who needs food when you have carbohydrates in a readily available, drinkable form? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kane Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Part of me misses those days, lol. Now that I can actually afford the beer, it just isn't the same. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 The second to the last one looks like slag. Here is the supposed "tooth" = Cropped and brightened: The Belemnites are Belemnitella americana (Morton) . The Oyster is Exogyra costata. The brachiopods are Choristothyris plicata (Say). 4 Link to post Share on other sites
probablypaleo Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 40 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: The Belemnites are Belemnitella americana (Morton) . The Oyster is Exogyra costata. The brachiopods are Choristothyris plicata (Say). This is incredible, thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
automech Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Welcome from Maryland! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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