August found the group once again at a Butler County, Alabama site. A number of gastropods, nautiloids, shark teeth, turritella, and broken pieces of pottery were found on this private property which has become one of our favorite spots.
(Photos courtesy Vicki Lais)
One of the first items found. Forgot to put a scale in the photo, but this gastropod is approximately 4 inches long.
These tiny round gastropods are common on the ridge. Turritella, bivalves and worm tubes are also found, but are not as common.
Boy, was it hot on that ridge! Let's go to the creek! Becky, Carolyn, and Nancy
Getting ready for the hunt.
Ramsey and Sarah get started.
Leah and others heading up the creek.
Bobby sifting through the gravel.
Nice gastropod.
Some of the troops head downstream. . . .
While others (Wes and Jeff) decided to stay put for a while.
Claire and Nancy find a good spot for lunch way upstream.
Nice artifacts found by Jeff and Wes.
Small nautaloid.
Samples from Vicki's bag.