Fossilhunt in the Fingerlake region N.Y.

[Darktooth]

A couple weeks ago I was on a fossilunt with my friend Stephen to a Devonian locale near Canandaigua Lake. This was a new spot to me, but is a known spot located on private property. This area is known for crinoids and large Eldredgeops, some up to 3 inches. I went with Stephen and his friend Gary. We arrived shortly after 9am. We parked in the owner's drive way and had a fairly long walk across to cow pastures to get to a creek located in the treeline at the back of the 2nd pasture. This is a Hamilton Group Moscow Formation Middle Devonian site. Crinoid pieces were very abundant in certain layers as well as trilobites in other layers. I found a fewtrilos mostly complete but covered in matrix. Gary found a decent roller.

Some rather large corals were found by Stephen. I enjoyed collecting some Naticocema lineata gastrops as these were new to me. I didn't bring a ton of finds home but I was happy with my haul. I am posting pics of my finds, but will post more when I have a chance to take other pics. Some of my finds do not photo well.

[Darktooth]

[Tidgy's Dad]

Nice finds, Dave.

I do like seeing what can be found at well-known formations but lesser-known sites. 

Those bivalves are yummy.

[Neanderthal Shaman]

Fantastic trilobite, that one is a beaut!

Edited March 18 by Neanderthal Shaman

[Newbie_1971]

Congratulations man! Looks like you did well!

[Jeffrey P]

Very nice Eldregeops Dave. Those bivalves are cool too. Congrats on your finds and a successful trip to a new locale. Best wishes.
 

[Bjohn170]

Very awesome bug you got there. I’ve been trying to plan a fishing trip to the Finger Lakes for a while now, doing a little combo fish and fossil trip sounds like a blast!

[Darktooth]

4 hours ago, Bjohn170 said:

Very awesome bug you got there. I’ve been trying to plan a fishing trip to the Finger Lakes for a while now, doing a little combo fish and fossil trip sounds like a blast!

Pm me when you think you'll be coming and I can give you some recommendations.

[Fossildude19]

Great finds, Dave.  

Thanks for showing us.