Hipockets Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 We are heading to shackleford banks this weekend, I read of fossilferous limestone over there. Anyone ever hunt it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've only been on the far eastern side of the island. Lots of shells but didn't see any limestone. I would be surprised if there was because it is a barrier island made of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I have been to shack many times, from the eastern end behind Cape Lookout all the way to the western end at Beaufort Inlet. The fishing is great, you will find lots of shells, but like Al Dente said as a sandy barrier Island that is constantly shifting I don't think you will find any limestone there. I have never heard of any. I guess it would be possible for fossils to wash up on the ocean side, but again, I have never heard of any. I grew up in and still live in this area. The plus side, if you get there early enough, you might get to see the ponies. They are very cool to watch, and it is a great place to spend a day. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipockets Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks guys. The book was "How to read a NC Beach" by Orrin H Pilkey. He spoke of "chunks of fossilferous limestone" there.I will keep my eyes to the ground and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I can see chunks of fossiliferous limestone washing up on a barrier island, just not an exposed formation; keep your eyes peeled! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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