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Day 4 (7/9/03) - West Bijou Creek, private property:

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A bone fragment found at "Song of the Wind" atop the surrounding area.  Most bones fragments are found on 'nearly' flat surfaces.  There must be enough slope to let the dirt erode away, yet not enough to provide transportation for the bones.  A good rule of thumb is to look for fossil bone fragments where you also find many small pebbles.
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A bone fragment found at "Song of the Wind" atop the surrounding area. Most bones fragments are found on 'nearly' flat surfaces. There must be enough slope to let the dirt erode away, yet not enough to provide transportation for the bones. A good rule of thumb is to look for fossil bone fragments where you also find many small pebbles.



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