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Month: February 2012

February 29, 2012
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Pied-billed Grebe – More than a Mouthful

I observed this Pied-billed Grebe on a small lake in Carrollton’s McInnish Park. The grebe dove and submerged as I approached, giving me the impression […]

February 29, 2012
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Striped Skunk – Reckless

I observed a large number of roadkill Striped Skunks on US 380 this weekend. This is an unfortunate, but common, occurrence at this time of […]

February 26, 2012
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Yellow-rumped Warbler – Urban Hazards

This female Yellow-rumped Warbler was the unfortunate victim of a common urban hazard for birds. The bird was killed by an impact with a large […]

February 25, 2012
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Red-tailed Hawk – A Quick Visit, Then Some Noise

These two video are from an accidental capture. This Red-tailed Hawk just happened to decide to conduct some business in front of one of my […]

February 24, 2012
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Ring-billed Gull – North Wind

These Ring-billed Gulls were photographed in North Lakes Park in Denton, Texas. This group of gulls had gathered on the dirt road that runs along […]

February 23, 2012
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Coyote – Wary

Today I present time lapse video of an urban Coyote approaching a Camera Trap. This very cautious Coyote took almost 14 hours to work up […]

February 22, 2012
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Red-tailed Hawk – Roadside Diner

These two Red-tailed Hawks were observed feeding on a roadkill turtle near UNT Discovery Park in Denton, Texas. We first spotted the birds near the […]

February 21, 2012
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Eastern Cottontail – Grade School

These three Eastern Cottontails were photographed on the grounds of the Homestead Elementary School in Carrollton, Texas. Each of the rabbits were involved in a […]

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Cedar Waxwings – First of the Season

This large congregation of Cedar Waxwings is the first observed group this winter. They were gathered in a large tree, and were vocalizing softly in […]

February 19, 2012
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Wood Duck – At the Zoo

These beautiful and exotic looking Wood Ducks were observed at the Fort Worth Zoo. These are wild birds making use of one of the zoo’s […]

February 18, 2012
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Eastern Bluebird – Rare Encounter

We don’t see many Eastern Bluebird around here. This one was a rare treat. She was spotted flying from tree to tree near the Trinity […]

February 17, 2012
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Black Vulture – Road Kill Coyote

These Black Vultures were found in a field bordering Locust Drive (F.M. 2164) north of Denton, Texas. They were feeding on a Coyote carcass. It […]

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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
June 9, 2026, 1:13 am
Clear sky
S
Clear sky
78°F
2 mph
Apparent: 84°F
Pressure: 1013 mb
Humidity: 85%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:18 am
Sunset: 8:34 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
June 9, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
S
Thunderstorm
88°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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