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Tag: Lewisville

December 3, 2013
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Red-tailed Hawk – Life Along the Dam

This was an interesting but brief observation. I spotted this Red-tailed Hawk as I drove into the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area late one afternoon. […]

November 8, 2013
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Common Wood Nymph – Ground Level

A Common Wood Nymph observed in a field near Lewisville Lake. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about these dainty butterflies: The Common Wood-nymph […]

November 7, 2013
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Osprey – Over the Fish Hatchery

This Osprey was observed conducting a halfhearted hunting survey over the old fish hatchery just below the Lewisville Lake dam. The big raptor circled around […]

November 6, 2013
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Bounty

I found these Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched on a utility line overlooking a small wetland area. The air above the various ponds was abuzz with dragonflies […]

November 5, 2013
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Three-toed Box Turtle – Side by Side

We have a couple of species of box turtle living here in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Both are exceedingly rare and I don’t come across […]

November 5, 2013
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Common Grackle – Through the Trees

A flock of Common Grackles flew through woods near my position one morning near Lewisville Lake. Dozens of birds were in the group, but conditions […]

November 4, 2013
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American White Pelican – Fall Migration

While walking through woods near Lewsiville Lake I spotted this large flock of migrating American White Pelicans heading south. Photographs were taken through openings in […]

October 30, 2013
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Raccoon – Camera Accosted

Whenever I set trail cameras on public lands I always worry about them being found by animals of the two-legged variety. Humans and animals often […]

October 29, 2013
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White-tailed Deer – Assortment

This is a compilation of trail camera videos recorded over the course of several days and nights. During this period of time the camera records […]

October 24, 2013
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Bobcat – Ascent and Descent

I spotted this Bobcat as he was almost 2/3 of the way up the slope of Lewisville Lake Dam. It was late in the evening […]

October 24, 2013
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Mourning Dove – On Mesquite

A small Mourning Dove congregation photographed in Lewisville, Texas. Observations Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Nov 14, 2010 Time of Day […]

October 23, 2013
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Osprey – Poised

Ospreys are out in force at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area these days. I see them quite frequently, but usually at a great distance. […]

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Share Your Interest

North Central Texas Wildlife

Would you like to share your own Dallas/Fort Worth area urban wildlife observations? We recommend joining the North Central Texas Wildlife Facebook Group. Fun and spontaneous, there are lot's of wonderful wildlife observations and excellent photographs posted to this group everyday. I know the other members would love to see what you have to contribute as well!

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
October 7, 2025, 8:28 am
Clear sky
ESE
Clear sky
70°F
0 mph
Apparent: 75°F
Pressure: 1018 mb
Humidity: 83%
Winds: 0 mph ESE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 7:03 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
October 7, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph NE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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