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Tag: Northern Shoveler

September 6, 2020
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A Richland Chambers Re-route

I have been hearing tales of Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area for many years now. Wildlife viewing is the name of the game there. The […]

March 13, 2019
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It was Early Morning Yesterday

Denton County – February 13, 2019 It was early morning yesterday, and I was up before the dawn. You see, there is a utility right-of-way […]

March 10, 2017
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Video – John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is part of the East Fork Wetland Project, in the Trinity River basin near Seagoville. The late John Bunker Sands […]

February 21, 2017
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Wonderful Winter Waterfowl

One great thing about being a wildlife enthusiast in North Texas is that the mix of species that can be found here gets reshuffled several […]

February 1, 2017
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Winter Wildlife Videos

Winter brings a wide variety of wildlife to this area and it is my favorite time of year to be outside. I filmed a lot […]

March 20, 2016
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The Elm Fork of the Trinity River – Surging through Lewisville

We are still dealing with the side effects of last spring’s heavy rain and flooding. Until just recently the spillway at Lewisville Lake has been […]

February 10, 2015
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Dallas/Fort Worth Winter Wildlife

Many of you will remember, from last summer, the wonderful video that Richard Barnes so generously shared with us. That special video contained fantastic footage […]

December 11, 2014
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Josey Ranch Lake – Winter Duck Preview

November 29, 2014 – Carrollton, Texas I recently paid Josey Ranch Lake an abbreviated visit just to get a quick idea of how the winter […]

February 4, 2014
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Northern Shoveler – What’s Going on Here

These Northern Shovelers where photographed in our neighborhood Beaver pond. This observation is of note because of the other ducks on the pond with the […]

February 27, 2013
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Northern Shoveler – VCDB

There are hundreds and hundreds of Northern Shovelers present at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas right now. The biggest congregation is in […]

February 5, 2012
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Norther Shoveler – Reflected Proboscis

Northern Shovelers have large bills compare to other ducks. The image reflected in the water produces an optical illusion that creates the impression of an […]

December 24, 2011
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Northern Shoveler – December Ducks

Our local Beaver pond attracts a menagerie of aquatic wildlife, especially waterfowl. In these pictures we have male (fall plumage) and female Northern Shovelers. County […]

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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
June 25, 2025, 2:16 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
79°F
2 mph
Apparent: 83°F
Pressure: 1020 mb
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:39 pm
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Forecast
June 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 

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
June 25, 2025, 2:16 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
79°F
2 mph
Apparent: 83°F
Pressure: 1020 mb
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:39 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
June 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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