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Bismarck Fossil Digs
Past Bismarck Fossil Dig Photos
Jim Daly carefully uncovers a 65 million year old dinosaur leg bone.
Dinosaur Ribs
Ossified Tendon
Becky Barnes digging out a rib, next to a cast bone, her jug of sun tea, and supplies.
Shattered Tyrannosaurus tooth
Shattered Edmontosaurus
Rattlesnake Crotalus viridis making us aware of its presence. Always be aware of your surroundings, and never wear headphones when walking.
Juvenile mourning doves Zenaida macroura pretending they are rocks. You can't see me!
Jeff Person prospecting - well prepared with everything he could need in his pack.
Edmontosaurus maxilla (upper jaw) and metatarsal (foot bone)
