howard_l Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I went to my old stomping grounds around Morehead to collect Amminoids from the Lower Mississippian. The creeks in the area contain abundant fossils in some areas. I have wanted to collect in the area but the water level in the creeks was too high. With the recent heat wave and drought, I thought it would be a good time. The temp was at a cool 96 degrees, but there was an occasional breeze. When I got to the main creek I go to I got a surprise, the bare shale that is usually exposed was covered in a new gravel bar. Fortunately the upper part was still bare and I was able to pop a few things out. I haven't preped these yet but here is an unprepped Amminoid, a Unprepped Coiled Nautiloid and a small straight Nautiloid. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice!!! Can't wait to see them prepped. Is the gravel not worth searching? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) I then went over to a couple of little outcrops that I know of and found a few things. While in college at Morehead I helped another student with his Thesis while doing a Senior Project. We were scurrying around the very top of these outcrops like it was no big deal. Ah the stupidity of youth. Edited July 9, 2012 by howard_l Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Outcrop number 2 Fossils found include a Conulariid, a coiled nautiloid (not complete), a gastropod, rugose coral, a straight nautiloid, and a loosely coiled nautiloid, I have more nodules to open so I am hoping for more Ammnioids. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 No, not usually, you can find other things in it but most of the amminoids are siderite with a calcite interior and once exposed they don’t last too long. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have not had a chance to prep very many but I did finish the Conulariid. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have not had a chance to prep very many but I did finish the Conulariid. I like conulariids, and this is a very attractive one "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...
Xiphactinus Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Very, very nice 3-D conulariid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Very nice finds. Looks like a great place to hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Nice finds, thank you for sharing them with us. Love the pictures of the area you are hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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