Much more work remains to be done next summer on this quarry. Camaraderie is an important element of every dig. We were fortunate to stay at Ranch A for two summers. Crew eating lunch at dig site. Eating a good meal and taking a rest during the noon hour is a necessary element to each dig.
Documentation is a very important part of any scientific expedition.
As participants you each will be expected to keep a detail record of your work, new discoveries and other information which will be turned in at end of project. During the heat of the day it is often advisable to take water breaks and breaks from the heat. This is one of several femurs and other remains that we found of these small ornithischians at this site. This is the same femur as above once we had jacketed the bone and surrounding matrix. Many of the smaller bones can at times be removed in their own jacket without covering both sides.