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Tag: Lewisville

August 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Osprey – Summertime

I was more than a little surprised to see this Osprey soaring above the Lake Lewisville spillway in LLELA on Sunday morning. My understanding was […]

August 12, 2013
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Wild Turkey – Thriving

In 2005 Wild Turkeys were reintroduced into North Texas. The area around the Lake Lewisville dam known as LLELA (Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area) is […]

July 24, 2013
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Canada Goose – Urban Congregation

These photographs document an unusually large gathering of Canada Geese congregating around a water feature in a Lewisville business park. Right around 100 geese were […]

February 18, 2013
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Belted Kingfisher – Blue and Yellow

Belted Kingfishers are difficult to photograph. This fine capture comes to us from Denver Kramer. Denver has found several spots on the Elm Fork of […]

February 3, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Northern Cardinal – Rocky Road

A female Northern Cardinal photographed on a gravel parking lot in Lewisville, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Feb 7, […]

January 15, 2013
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Osprey – Over Castle Hills

Driving through the Castle Hills subdivision on Sunday afternoon, I spotted an unusual looking bird circling over the waters of Bright Lake. I was surprised […]

January 7, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Five Guys

The quantity of Red-tailed Hawks increases in North Texas as northern birds migrate south and add their numbers to our resident population. Combine this with […]

December 8, 2012
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American Kestrel – Hover Hunting

A female American Kestrel hover hunting over the Lewisville Lake dam. Wikipedia has this to say about American Kestrels: The American Kestrel is the smallest […]

December 7, 2012
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Northern Harrier – Photo Opp

Female Northern Harriers hunting along the Lewisville Lake dam and over the old fish hatchery. These attractive birds of prey seem to be drawn to […]

December 6, 2012
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Northern Harrier – Hover Hunting

A female Northern Harrier hover hunting over the Lewisville Lake dam. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Dec 1, 2012 Time […]

December 4, 2012
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Osprey – Over the Elm Fork

An Osprey observed flying over the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Dec 1, 2012 […]

December 3, 2012
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Bald Eagle – Over Lewisville Lake

I’ve been stopping by the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) quite often over the last several weeks. My visits have primarily been for scouting […]

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September 16, 2025, 9:14 pm
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Humidity: 46%
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Sunset: 7:31 pm
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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!

Click here to give them a visit!

Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
September 16, 2025, 9:14 pm
Clear sky
SE
Clear sky
86°F
0 mph
Apparent: 90°F
Pressure: 1016 mb
Humidity: 46%
Winds: 0 mph SE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 7:31 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 16, 2025
Day
Intermittent clouds
SSE
Partly cloudy
95°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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