Dino Bone Fragments?

[cjre84]

Hey,

 

New to the forum so hope this post is OK.

 

Was hoping to get some expert advice on a couple of pieces of what I'm hoping are bone fragments.  Both found in ComptonBay, Isle of Wight in the UK.

 

They are very small so I've no included anything for scale, I appreciate ID of species etc would be impossible given the size, but wondering if these are actually bone fragments?  I'm very new to fossil hunting and looking to fulfil a childhood dream!

 

Thanks in advance

[cjre84]

Sorry I should add, the first item changes colour significantly when wet as per third image.  It looks very boney to me, but I question it due to the colour!

[AmetuerFossilhunter69]

Forgive me if I am wrong I think it might just be a rock with a slight imperfection but again it could be bone fragments. I’m going to tag two slightly more experienced fossils collectors @M3gal0don_M4n @Brevicollis

[cjre84]

 

 

Thanks very much for the reply, I was really hopeful on the lighter colour one.  It is porous on both ends which really made it stand out, but the colour and reaction to moisture is

 

 

confusing.  Adding a video to give a better perspective:

[Fossildude19]

Unidentifiable bone bits.
There are no distinguishing characteristics by which to identify further.

[cjre84]

21 hours ago, Fossildude19 said:

Unidentifiable bone bits.
There are no distinguishing characteristics by which to identify further.

Thanks for the reply.  I assumed further ID might be impossible, but if they are definitely bone then I'm super happy!  Been trying to find some pieces since childhood.

 

Hopefully I'll find something bigger / better before the end of the trip.

[M3gal0don_M4n]

Yes, I concur. They appear to be bone fragments that sadly cannot, and probably will never(as far as I know), be identified. It is always a satisfying feeling when lives out their childhood dream. I too as a child (4-8ish) always dreamed of finding a fossil, and not long after I did (post joining this forum.) with luck, you will find something more visually impressive. Good luck!

[cjre84]

23 hours ago, M3gal0don_M4n said:

Yes, I concur. They appear to be bone fragments that sadly cannot, and probably will never(as far as I know), be identified. It is always a satisfying feeling when lives out their childhood dream. I too as a child (4-8ish) always dreamed of finding a fossil, and not long after I did (post joining this forum.) with luck, you will find something more visually impressive. Good luck!

Thanks for the reply and message of encouragement!  I'm really pleased just to have found some bone at last, and as you said hopefully more exciting finds to come!