Johnny676767 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I am new around here but thought I’d share a few of our humble finds. Nothing museum worthy here but very interesting for us nevertheless. These are from the Sunland area. They come from part of the Topanga Canyon Formation. We were fortunate to have someone show us the site and give us some information. My son is 8 and I am hoping this will be the first of many trips. I can’t identify them so you’ll have to make your own determination there. I like the one with the scallop embedded in the clam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Max-fossils Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Very nice finds!!! Well done 6 minutes ago, Johnny676767 said: I like the one with the scallop embedded in the clam. I really like that one too, very cool indeed. Good luck to you and your son on future hunts! Best regards, Max Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice finds! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 It's going to be a bit tough to identify Miocene mollusk steinkerns. You might start by searching for scientific literature that lists Topanga Canyon Formation. Many formations have only steinkerns of aragonitic mollusks but the calcitic shelled ones like scallops, jingle shells and oysters are preserved. These will be easier to identify. A very nice way to get your son interested in nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice finds- it is a fun hobby to do with your son, keep it up and keep posting your finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I don't know diddly about your area but I do know that your son will make a great scientist one day. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Congratulations on time well spent with your son! Nice finds too! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akolsrud Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Could you give some hints where in the Sunland area these nice fossils were found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This thread is a couple of years old so you may or may not get a response. I will caution you that there are essentially no Topanga Canyon Formation sites left that are accessible, they are all on federal or state park property or in a few cases on posted private property. It's sad but increasingly the way of things. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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