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On 9th June we descended on Whitehaven beach to chance our arm at finding some fossils. The foreshore and cliffs at Whitehaven are famed for their Silesian (Upper Carboniferous) plant remains. Many of the plant fossils that can be obtained here are of exceptional preservation and whilst the section in the cliff provides good collecting opportunities, the section of foreshore beneath exposes beds of Bolsovian age (311.7ŌĆō306.5 Mya) from the Westphalian Stage and generally consists of far better fossil material. [ 121 more words ] https://ukafh.com/2019/06/23/whitehaven-9 th-june-2019/

On Sunday 5th May we met at Cayton Bay beach car park and made our way down the steep slope to the beach to see what this area could offer us! The rocks at Cayton Bay are from the Callovian of the Jurassic and are 166 million years old. They contain bivalves such as Gryphaea, in addition to ammonites, belemnites, gastropods and occasionally, shrimps. [ 43 more words ] https://ukafh.com/ŌĆ”/cayton-bay-north-yo rkshire-5th-may-2019/

Take a look at these recent finds.

'On the FOSSIL Record' is a palaeontology podcast brought to you by palaeontologists Jason Sherburn and Dean Lomax, with support from UKGE.
Join them in episode three where they discuss one of the most exceptional forms of fossil preservation - amber - and its sub-fossil form copal.
You can also find the podcast on most streaming sites and apps, including Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iTunes.
... https://onthefossilrecord.wordpress.com/Ō Ć”/episode-3-amber-ŌĆ”/
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On Saturday 3rd May 2019 we met in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire. Runswick Bay is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the bedrock and cliffs are protected by law from the use of hammers, although we were free to hammer at loose material on the beach. We stayed away from the cliffs and looked for fossils on the foreshore. [ 140 more words ] https://ukafh.com/2019/06/10/runswick-bay -3rd-may-2019/

Take a look at this find. Please help to identify.

Dean Lomax and Jason Sherburn of On the FOSSIL Record podcast have produced a film of their recent trip in search of Carboniferous fossils in Doncaster.
On the FOSSIL Record is sponsored by UKGE, UKAFH and Deposits Magazine.

Check out this find from Norfolk. Please help to identify.

Name: Leonaspis sp Age: Devonian Location: Morocco
Trilobite had long spines protruding from either side of its body, as well as a head spine projecting out from between the eyes and a unique set of small spines situated on its free cheeks. These spines were likely used to deter potential predators from attacking. The eye stalks protruded up off the cephalon to a greater extent than most other trilobites of this region and period.
... Trilobites were marine creatures that were one of the earliest groups of arthropods, and some of the most successful animals of their time, roaming the oceans for over 270 million years! The name Trilobite, meaning ŌĆśThree LobesŌĆÖ, was given to them due to their body being made up of three sections: a head, body, & tail. Although it is not uncommon to find whole Trilobite fossils, it can be a lot more common to find them incomplete, missing different parts of the three sections. These creatures varied in size, ranging from only a few millimetres to some species measuring in at around 12 inches!!
#fossils #trilobite #relics
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On a comfortably warm and dry Sunday 12th May UKAFH was privileged to gain access to internationally renowned Smokejacks quarry ŌĆō a large clay pit operated by Weinerberger located close to Walliswood in Surrey. The pit is famous for the near complete dinosaur specimens that have been discovered there, including Iguanodonts and the first discovery of the spinosaurid Baryonyx in 1983 by amateur fossil hunter Bill Walker. [ 844 more words ] https://ukafh.com/ŌĆ”/ukafh-field-trip-to -smokejacks-pit-sunŌĆ”/

Name: Captorhinus sp. Species: Reptile Specimen: Jaw Fragment Age: Permian Period Location Found: Texas, United States
... Captorhinus, meaning ŌĆśCapture NoseŌĆÖ, is an extinct genus of captorhinid reptiles that lived during the Permian period. Its remains are known from North America, Europe, India and Africa.
Some species of Captorhinus were around forty centimetres long, with other species growing to double that length. The other difference between the species were that some had multiple rows of marginal teeth where as others only had one row, though they all possessed prominent chisel-shaped posterior teeth. The arrangement of the teeth at the back of the mouth suggest that Captorhinus mashed its food in its mouth before swallowing. #fossils #fossilreptiles #fossils #permian
https://www.ukge.com/ŌĆ”/Reptile-Jaw-[Cap torhinus-sp.]---PermŌĆ”
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'On the FOSSIL Record' is a new palaeontological podcast brought to you by palaeontologists Jason Sherburn and Dean Lomax, with support from UKGE, UKAFH and Deposits Magazine.
Join them in episode two as they chat about the important evolutionary event known as the Cambrian Explosion.
https://onthefossilrecord.wordpress.com/Ō Ć”/episode-2-the-caŌĆ”/

Recent fossilised footprint found in Kent.

Recent fossil found in Wales from one of our regular members.

Sinkhole opens up on Bronkham Hill in Dorset, England.
http://sciencythoughts.blogspot.com/ŌĆ”/s inkhole-opens-up-on-ŌĆ”

UKAFH Now has an Instagram account! Search name tag "UKAFH".
So who and what is UKAFH?
UKAFH (UK Association of Fossil Hunters) is a professional non-profit organisation with the aim of encouraging safe and sensible collecting and educating the next generation.
... Our highly experienced leaders are all volunteers, who dedicated their time to be able to run these events for you and ensure UKAFH continues to be able to what we do best, provide a family friendly fossil hunting group. All our leaders are first aid trained, highly skilled in what they do, and fossil enthusiasts themselves. All funds from events are used to run UKAFH, cover public liability insurance, and the day to day running. We ask that all members and attendees appreciate and respect leaders roles, and understand that without them, these events could not happen.
We are the largest fossil hunting society in the UK, We encourage everyone, of all ages, and all abilities, to enjoy the rewarding fossil hunting experience at some of our great organised hunts. Whether you're just starting out or are already a seasoned collector, this is a terrific club to be part of!
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Fossil Ludwigia cf Agria - 100% Genuine Specimen - Jurassic - Skye UK - FST047 *CERTIFICATED* https://etsy.me/2vL4iSb #vintage #collectables #fossils #ammonites #ludwigia #ammonite #amonite #fossilizedammonite

In the early Eocene Epoch, drainage from the newly uplifted Rocky Mountains filled an inter-mountain basin to form what geologists call Fossil Lake. The climate of Fossil Lake was subtropical, similar to the climate of Florida today. The lake persisted for about two million years, and was home to palm trees, turtles, birds and an abundance of fish. On numerous occasions, unique conditions came together to result in some of the best-preserved fossils ever discovered. [ 1,317 more word ] https://depositsmag.com/ŌĆ”/important-gre en-river-formation-ŌĆ”/