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Wildlife and nature are abundant at Lake Mackenzie. In addition to
the fish that can be found in the Lake,
mule deer, bobcat, aoudad sheep, raccoon, possum, porcupine, wild turkeys, quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, bald
eagles, and many other birds and mammals can be seen on lake property.
Nature trails are a favorite of many of the Lake Mackenzie visitors.
Rock enthusiasts can find many different formations and specimens to
study and admire.
During 1997 Rick Day, an Andrews ISD teacher, discovered and unearthed a
fossilized ancient crocodile like creature on Lake Mackenzie Property. The
fossil is believed to be that of a
Phytosaur.
Click on the following link, the
Sunday
March 1, 1998 article in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal to read about the
discovery and eventual unearthing.
     
Tule Canyon
Rocks
Mule Deer 1
Mule Deer 2 Turkey/Mule Deer
Sandy Beach
     
Phytosaur Fossil*
Phytosaur Fossil* Prehistoric
Turtle Fossil* Aetosaur Fossil & Rocks*
Turkeys Sighted 4/8/05 Boating &
Birds
* On Display at
Mackenzie Bait & Tackle
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