Popular Post Doc Bach Posted October 27, 2024 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2024 Took a long boat ride on Saturday with the intention of doing some surface and water artifact hunting and hitting a relic site with the detector but the deus never came out.I did not find much but had a good time and never seen another person but did encounter some interesting critters . A decent somewhat toothy point with very minor tip damage. A drill or awl again with slight tip damage the waves take their toll. A beautifully flaked blade that either the otters or raccoons scratched out. The piece of steatite in my opinion is an unfinished charm-stone but one could argue that it was a tool. The bonus of the day was the wildlife encountered. Other than a bald eagle and the two otters that surfaced in front of me and crawled up on a log one with a still alive large fat crappie in its mouth the real treat of the day was the first California roadrunner that I have seen since 1978.Unfortunately I keep my digital camera in my backpack so that I do not lose a second one overboard so no pictures.The roadrunner was much darker in color and with different markings than the one pictured below. Didn't see any coyotes? 13 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Nice trip with some fine artifacts. Makes it memorable when Nature displays something special for you. You did better than me and my daughter did creek walking today. Just a few semi interesting cork medicines, Model T hub cap & an old but broken embossed beer mug that earned its share of Shield & V Nickels. Our special treat was a large Red tailed hawk sitting on a big log across the creek. He was fishing. He let us get within about 20 feet before he flew up to a tree to let us pass. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted October 28, 2024 Author Share Posted October 28, 2024 1 hour ago, JCR said: Nice trip with some fine artifacts. Makes it memorable when Nature displays something special for you. You did better than me and my daughter did creek walking today. Just a few semi interesting cork medicines, Model T hub cap & an old but broken embossed beer mug that earned its share of Shield & V Nickels. Our special treat was a large Red tailed hawk sitting on a big log across the creek. He was fishing. He let us get within about 20 feet before he flew up to a tree to let us pass. Spending time with your daughter is more rewarding than any treasure. Thanks for your comment JCR. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Nice trip and outstanding artifacts, Doc. 👍 I guess it's our "Europe" to find stuff that is older than colonization, too bad they didn't use much metal. 🤔 I sometimes want to do some sifting here in the rivers, but Virginia claims right to all waterways, and increasing amounts of "waterfront colonists" are always watching. 🙄 According to local legend there was early presence right where I live. I love photography, but personally find that I don't like to sit in front of a computer editing stuff after 45 years in the computer industry, so that is my "backpack". 😉 It's enough of a risk to use my cellphone! 🤣 Probably one of my favorite photos from my front yard. Luckily all the coyotes I've seen and one black bear so far were lone and ran away. 😬 Keep on posting those great finds, and keep going out as long as you can! 🍀 4 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 All your finds from the day would be finds of a lifetime for me! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
okara gold Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Very nice looking artifacts! Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPeg Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Great finds! Love that blade. The wildlife encounters make every outing more special! 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted October 28, 2024 Author Share Posted October 28, 2024 On 10/27/2024 at 1:14 PM, Doc Bach said: Took a long boat ride on Saturday with the intention of doing some surface and water artifact hunting and hitting a relic site with the detector but the deus never came out.I did not find much but had a good time and never seen another person but did encounter some interesting critters . A decent somewhat toothy point with very minor tip damage. A drill or awl again with slight tip damage the waves take their toll. A beautifully flaked blade that either the otters or raccoons scratched out. The piece of steatite in my opinion is an unfinished charm-stone but one could argue that it was a tool. The bonus of the day was the wildlife encountered. Other than a bald eagle and the two otters that surfaced in front of me and crawled up on a log one with a still alive large fat crappie in its mouth the real treat of the day was the first California roadrunner that I have seen since 1978.Unfortunately I keep my digital camera in my backpack so that I do not lose a second one overboard so no pictures.The roadrunner was much darker in color and with different markings than the one pictured below. Didn't see any coyotes? So I decided on making the Dart point into a Pendant for an Indian lady who is a member of the local Tribe. Her Grandmother now owns the mortar that I recovered on my last hunt. 9 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted October 28, 2024 Author Share Posted October 28, 2024 2 hours ago, IdahoPeg said: Great finds! Love that blade. The wildlife encounters make every outing more special! Thanks for the comment IdahoPeg😊 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/26888-another-kayaking-adventure-and-day-of-water-hunting-scores-a-few-artifacts/#findComment-283435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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