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🪲 Finding Fossilised Insects on the IOW. #Fossils #FossilHunting #insects #UKFossils #Shorts by UK Fossils 🪲 Finding Fossilised Insects on the Isle of Wight Searching for fossilised insects at Porchfield, Isle of Wight. These tiny fossils offer an amazing window into ancient life preserved for millions of years. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTDNDdWNHm8

Fossil Hunting at Porchfield | UK Fossils Road Tour by UK Fossils Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Porchfield, Isle of Wight, a fascinating fossil collecting location where the island's famous Oligocene sediments reveal an incredible glimpse into ancient freshwater and estuarine environments. Known for its fossil-rich clays and sands, Porchfield has produced a wide variety of fossil shells, plant remains, insects, fish, reptiles and occasional mammal material, making it an exciting destination for collectors interested in the Isle of Wight's younger geological history. UK Fossil Collecting The geology at Porchfield belongs to the Hamstead Member of the Bouldnor Formation, dating to the Oligocene around 30 million years ago. These sediments were deposited in lagoons, rivers and coastal wetlands, preserving an exceptional record of the plants and animals that lived in a warm subtropical environment. Fresh material is naturally exposed through coastal erosion, with fossils typically collected from loose material on the foreshore rather than from the cliffs. In this video, we cover: • How to access Porchfield on the Isle of Wight • The geology of the Hamstead Member and Bouldnor Formation • Fossils commonly found at the location • The best places to search along the foreshore • Equipment to bring for a successful visit • Coastal safety and unstable cliff hazards • Tips for identifying productive fossil-bearing sediments Porchfield offers a completely different fossil hunting experience from the Jurassic Coast, with collectors searching for evidence of ancient rivers, lagoons and forests rather than marine reptiles and ammonites. Patient searching of naturally eroded material can reveal beautifully preserved fossils that help tell the story of the Isle of Wight's subtropical past. ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tides, weather and local conditions before visiting. Never hammer directly into cliffs and keep well clear of unstable cliff faces and recent rockfalls. Fossil collecting is undertaken entirely at your own risk. 👍 If you enjoy fossil hunting, geology and exploring Britain's incredible prehistoric coastline, please like, subscribe and join us on future UK Fossils Road Tour adventures. INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/GCKmY9o FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/Y3uRTDr TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/prA5mDu UK FOSSILS WEBSITE: https://ukfossils.co.uk FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ift.tt/vlDIj6V MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS: https://ift.tt/YtGsXSb You can also listen to UK Fossils on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, YouTube Music and most other major podcast and streaming platforms. Search for "UK Fossils" on your favourite platform to discover more fossil hunting adventures, geology guides and UK palaeontology content. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqMCjcgFvX8

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Tiniest Fossils Ever Found at Watton Cliff #microfossils #fossils #fossilhunting #shorts #geology by UK Fossils Discover some of the tiniest fossils found at Watton Cliff. These miniature fossil specimens may be small, but they offer a fascinating look into ancient marine ecosystems preserved for millions of years. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cVElIF1CZI

Fossil Hunting at Watton Cliff | UK Fossils Road Tour by UK Fossils Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Watton Cliff, West Bay, Dorset, one of the UK’s most important locations for collecting Jurassic microfossils. Situated along the world-famous Jurassic Coast, this fascinating site is renowned for its abundance of well-preserved microvertebrate remains, as well as a diverse range of larger fossils including brachiopods, crinoids, fish, shark teeth, crocodiles, amphibians, reptiles and plant material. Watton Cliff offers a unique fossil hunting experience for collectors interested in the smaller fossils often overlooked at many coastal locations. The exposures at Watton Cliff include the Forest Marble Formation and associated Middle Jurassic deposits, preserving evidence of both marine and non-marine environments. These fossil-rich sediments have produced an extraordinary variety of remains, making the locality one of the most scientifically significant microfossil sites on the Dorset coast. Fossils are typically collected from fallen material on the beach below the cliffs, where natural erosion continually exposes fresh specimens. In this video, we cover: • How to access Watton Cliff from West Bay and Eype • The geology of the Forest Marble Formation and surrounding strata • Why Watton Cliff is famous for microfossil collecting • Common fossils found at the location • Searching spoil and beach material for vertebrate remains • Fossil hunting equipment and collecting techniques • Safety considerations around unstable cliffs and rockfalls • Tips for identifying productive fossil-bearing material Watton Cliff is particularly popular with collectors searching for microfossils such as fish remains, shark teeth, reptile material and ostracods. Careful searching and processing of fossil-bearing sediments can reveal a remarkable diversity of specimens from the Middle Jurassic period. The site is also well known for its brachiopods and crinoid fragments, which are commonly found amongst the beach material. ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tides, weather and local conditions before visiting. Never hammer directly into cliffs and keep well clear of unstable cliff faces and recent rockfalls. Fossil collecting is undertaken entirely at your own risk. 👍 If you enjoy fossil hunting, geology and exploring Britain’s incredible prehistoric coastline, please like, subscribe and join us on future UK Fossils Road Tour adventures. INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/eCTdfpV FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/i93INc1 TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/NUZbiwx UK FOSSILS WEBSITE: https://ukfossils.co.uk FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ift.tt/aM1URz0 MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS: https://ift.tt/PRnpv7i You can also listen to UK Fossils on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, YouTube Music and most other major podcast and streaming platforms. Search for “UK Fossils” on your favourite platform to discover more fossil hunting adventures, geology guides and UK palaeontology content. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Bb9yVGXYQ

The Ammonite We Nearly Left Behind! | Charmouth Fossil Hunting by UK Fossils We nearly walked straight past this incredible ammonite while fossil hunting at Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast. In this behind-the-scenes video, you’ll see exactly how the discovery happened, why the rock almost got left behind, and what made us stop for a second look. Sometimes the best fossils aren’t the obvious ones, and this ammonite is the perfect example. Join us on the beach as we search the famous Charmouth coastline, examine the clues hidden in the rock, and reveal the stunning ammonite that was nearly missed. 📍 Location: Charmouth, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, UK 🔍 In this video: * Fossil hunting at Charmouth * Behind-the-scenes fieldwork * Spotting hidden ammonites * Jurassic Coast discoveries * Fossil collecting tips and observations If you enjoy fossil hunting, ammonites, geology, palaeontology and the Jurassic Coast, be sure to subscribe for more adventures and discoveries. #Charmouth #FossilHunting #Ammonite #JurassicCoast #UKFossils #FossilCollecting #Geology via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9NIF2cUjn0

Would You Climb This Rope for Fossils? #fossilhunting #redcliff #ukfossils #geology #jurassiccoast by UK Fossils Join us as we tackle the rope climb down to Red Cliff Point in search of fossils hidden beneath the cliffs. Fossil hunting, geology, and adventure all in one trip. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17kNLCb8k2s

Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point | UK Fossils Road Tour by UK Fossils Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Redcliff Point, Dorset, one of the Jurassic Coast’s most rewarding and challenging fossil hunting locations. Famous for its exposures of the Oxford Clay and Corallian Beds, Redcliff Point offers collectors the chance to discover a remarkable range of Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, giant oyster shells and even marine reptile remains. With dramatic coastal scenery and constantly changing exposures, this is a location that continues to attract fossil hunters from across the UK. Redcliff Point is particularly well known for its fossil-rich Oxford Clay deposits, which have produced numerous ammonites and a wide variety of marine fossils. The clay beds are especially noted for reptile remains, while large specimens of Gryphaea dilatata can often be found amongst the foreshore material. Conditions can vary significantly, with fresh material often appearing after periods of rain or strong scouring tides. In this video, we cover: • How to access and explore Redcliff Point safely • The geology of the Oxford Clay and Corallian Beds • Common fossils found at the location • Hunting for ammonites, bivalves and giant oyster shells • Why Redcliff Point is known for marine reptile remains • Best conditions for fossil hunting after tides and weather events • Equipment recommendations for rough foreshore terrain • Safety considerations around cliffs, mud and changing coastal conditions • Responsible fossil collecting on the Jurassic Coast The foreshore at Redcliff Point can be difficult to navigate, especially after wet weather, making suitable footwear essential. Patience and careful searching can be rewarded with excellent Jurassic specimens from one of Dorset’s classic fossil localities. ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tide times before visiting. Stay clear of unstable cliffs and avoid collecting directly beneath active cliff faces. Fossil hunting is undertaken entirely at your own risk. 🔔 Subscribe for more fossil hunting adventures, UK fossil guides, geology trips, museum visits and Road Tour episodes from around the British coastline. 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/ZQrLxEs 📘 FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/hVsNXz0 🎵 TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/UKxCZr8 🌍 UK FOSSILS WEBSITE: https://ukfossils.co.uk 📖 FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ift.tt/WrZs1kx 🎵 MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS: https://ift.tt/AuOyiJ8 🎧 You can also listen to UK Fossils content across major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, YouTube Music and many more. Search for UK Fossils to follow the latest fossil hunting guides, geology content and UK Fossils Road Tour episodes. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d39Ewk33cY

Found at Bowleaze Cove | Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunt #jurassiccoast #fossilhunting #ukfossils #fósile by UK Fossils A beautiful ammonite discovered while fossil hunting at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast, Dorset. Ammonites are extinct marine creatures that lived millions of years ago and remain some of the most sought-after fossils in the UK. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1UWl8OOkR4

Fossil Hunting at Bowleaze Cove | UK Fossils Road Tour by UK Fossils Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Bowleaze Cove, Dorset, a Jurassic Coast location at Weymouth where the Oxford Clay and Corallian rocks can be seen along the coast. This site has a long fossil collecting history, with bivalves, oysters and ammonites among the finds recorded from the area, although collecting today is best approached with realistic expectations and careful attention to access, tides and ground conditions. Bowleaze Cove is known for its Oxford Clay exposures and nearby Corallian Beds, with fossils often searched for on the foreshore, in washed clay and among areas of shingle. The UK Fossils guide notes oysters such as Gryphaea dilatata and Lopha gregarea, bivalves including Modiolus and Pleuromya, and ammonites such as Cardioceras. In this video, we focus on Bowleaze Cove itself and do not cover Furzy Cliff. In this video, we cover: • Fossil hunting at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast • Searching the foreshore and washed clay for fossil material • The Oxford Clay and Corallian rocks exposed around the area • Common finds including oysters, bivalves and ammonites • The importance of tides, safe access and suitable footwear • A fossil preparation guide for an ammonite found on the day Bowleaze Cove can be a difficult location underfoot, especially on the rocky sections and exposed foreshore. Wellington boots or good walking boots are recommended, and fossil hunters should always check tide times before visiting. This site forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is an SSSI. Hammering or digging into the cliffs or bedrock is not permitted, so collecting should be limited to loose material found responsibly on the foreshore. ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Fossil collecting can be dangerous. Always check tide times before visiting coastal locations, keep away from unstable cliffs, beware of slippery rocks and never hammer into cliffs or protected bedrock. Follow the UK Fossils Code of Conduct and collect responsibly. 👍 Enjoyed the video? Please like, comment and subscribe for more fossil hunting videos from the UK Fossils Road Tour. INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/v7oa6iE FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/Udh47oj TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/Ez5Cvdq UK FOSSILS WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/wIhPdGb FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ift.tt/DfvnVAN MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS: https://ift.tt/ZIAG3iY You can also listen to music from UK Fossils on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and more. Search for UK Fossils on your favourite music platform. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ97Ii51_Vs

Prepping Ammonite Fossils | Jurassic Fossil Preparation #fossilprep #ammonite #youtubeshorts #prep by UK Fossils Watch these Jurassic ammonite fossils being carefully prepped and cleaned to reveal incredible ancient detail hidden inside the rock. Ammonites lived in the oceans millions of years ago and are some of the most iconic fossils found along the Jurassic Coast in the UK. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py20q2PZC9U

🦖 Telford Fossil Festival Launches at Exotic Zoo 🦴 Exotic Zoo and the Telford Natural History Museum will host the inaugural Telford Fossil Festival on June 6th and 7th 2026, bringing together leading palaeontologists, fossil experts, artists and collectors for a weekend dedicated to prehistoric life and natural history. Special guests include acclaimed palaeontologist, author and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax, alongside internationally renowned natural history artist Bob Nicholls. On Saturday, 6th June, they will present 'The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs Talk’, followed by a live Q&A and book signing. The festival will also feature the unveiling of a new Jurassic dinosaur, public access to the museum’s fossil preparation laboratory, hands-on workshops, expert talks, fossil traders and paleoart exhibitors from across the UK. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s growing collection, including a genuine 32-million-year-old Oligocene rhinoceros skull discovered in the Badlands of Nebraska, USA. 📍 Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, Shropshire 📅 June 6th and 7th 2026 🎟 Adults £12 | Children £10 | Under 2s free 👉 Book tickets: https://ift.tt/LBDrpf1

Fossil Hunting at Smallmouth Sands, Dorset | UK Fossils Road Tour by UK Fossils Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Smallmouth Sands, Dorset, a remarkable fossil collecting location within Portland Harbour near Weymouth. This often overlooked site exposes the Lower Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay and is recognised as one of the most diverse Kimmeridge Clay reptile assemblages anywhere in the world. Fossils here are usually tiny, but they can be abundant, with careful collectors finding small vertebrate remains, fish material and shells scattered across the foreshore, especially after favourable tides and storms. Smallmouth Sands is very different from many other Jurassic Coast fossil sites. Success here comes from slow, careful searching rather than looking for large, obvious specimens. The sheltered setting of Portland Harbour means erosion is relatively low, so fossils are released gradually and often occur as small fragments within shingle and clay-rich patches. The site is especially important for pterosaur remains, with a wide range of forms recorded, alongside marine reptiles, fish, sharks, crocodiles, turtles and occasional dinosaur material. In this video, we cover: • Fossil hunting at Smallmouth Sands near Weymouth • Why this Kimmeridge Clay site is so important for Jurassic reptiles • Searching for tiny fossil fragments in shingle and clay-rich areas • Pterosaur bones, teeth and other rare vertebrate remains • Marine reptiles including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, pliosaurs and crocodiles • Fish, shark, shell and occasional ammonite finds • Why patience and careful observation are essential at this location • Responsible collecting at a GCR conservation site and SSSI The most productive collecting is usually found by scanning the foreshore slowly, especially where finer material has accumulated near clay patches and washed areas. Many fossils may only be a few millimetres to a couple of centimetres in size, so this is a location where training your eye is just as important as covering distance. Smallmouth Sands is also scientifically important, and any unusual or significant finds should be recorded. The site is a GCR conservation site and SSSI, so collecting must be carried out responsibly and sensitively at all times. ⚠️ WARNING: Fossil collecting can be dangerous. Always check tide times, weather conditions, cliff stability, local restrictions and access information before visiting any location. Never hammer cliffs, keep away from unstable slopes, and always collect responsibly. Subscribe to UK Fossils for more fossil hunting videos, location guides and Road Tour episodes from around the UK. INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/s5teK8L FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/iX09Kl2 TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/UPDihXC UK Fossils website: https://ukfossils.co.uk FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ift.tt/DYpQilU MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS: https://ift.tt/9Ic0786 You can also listen to music from UK Fossils on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, TIDAL and more. Search for UK Fossils wherever you stream music. Crocodile images used in this video: By Mark T. Young, Stephen L. Brusatte, Marco Brandalise de Andrade, Julia B. Desojo, Brian L. Beatty, Lorna Steel, Marta S. Fernández, Manabu Sakamoto, Jose Ignacio Ruiz-Omeñaca, Rainer R. Schoch. - Young, Mark T.; Brusatte, Stephen L.; De Andrade, Marco Brandalise; Desojo, Julia B.; Beatty, Brian L.; Steel, Lorna; Fernández, Marta S.; Sakamoto, Manabu; Ruiz-Omeñaca, José Ignacio; Schoch, Rainer R.; (2012) “The Cranial Osteology and Feeding Ecology of the Metriorhynchid Crocodylomorph Genera Dakosaurus and Plesiosuchus from the Late Jurassic of Europe”, in Butler, Richard J. (ed.), PLoS ONE, vol. 7, no. 9, p. e44985, pmid 23028723, pmc 3445579, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0044985, CC BY 2.5, https://ift.tt/hWoRrgu By kaelin - feed your children to usUploaded by FunkMonk, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://ift.tt/15hWqpd Special thanks to Heather Middleton and Steve Snowball. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr36cKiMcY0

Prepping an Apoderoceras from Stonebarrow, Charmouth | Prepping with Ali by UK Fossils In this UK Fossils Episode of Prepping with Ali, I’m prepping an Apoderoceras ammonite found at Stonebarrow, Charmouth on the Dorset coast, carefully cleaning and stabilising this Jurassic fossil to reveal its impressive detail. Apoderoceras ammonites can be very tricky to prepare, as they often have large, fragile spines that need careful work to expose without damage. They can also be much bigger than they first appear in the rock, so preparation needs patience, control, and a steady approach. In this video, I’ll show you: ✔️ How to prep an Apoderoceras ammonite from Stonebarrow ✔️ How to carefully expose fragile ammonite spines ✔️ How to clean Jurassic matrix around the fossil ✔️ How to stabilise and protect delicate ammonite material ✔️ Why Apoderoceras can be more difficult to prep than expected These Lower Jurassic fossils from the Charmouth area of the Dorset Coast, part of the Jurassic Coast, give us a fascinating look at the marine life that lived in ancient seas around 190 million years ago. Whether you collect fossils, minerals, or crystals, this guide will help you prep and preserve ammonites and fossil specimens safely without damaging the fossil. 🔔 Subscribe for more fossil prep, crystal care, and mineral restoration in the Prepping with Ali series. ⸻ Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/OWfopx3 FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/rfvSelt TIKTOK: https://ift.tt/UPDihXC Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FOSSIL HUNTING GUIDES: https://ukfossils.co.uk via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPsCN9WCmNE