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Day: July 3, 2012

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – At White Rock Lake

I observed these two fine looking Coyotes at White Rock Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. They were relaxing in the shade along the edge of […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mallard – Close Call

I witnessed this remarkable scene just outside the Dallas Arboretum on Garland Road. This mother Mallard had led her seven ducklings out into the middle […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Barred Owl – Ghost of the Forest

I observed this Barred Owl late one afternoon in Olive Shapiro Park in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. I first spotted the owl […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great-tailed Grackle – Texas Heat

I photographed this group of male and juvenile Great-tailed Grackles at Sunset Bay on White Rock Lake. The young birds, in particular, seemed to be […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle – Metallic

The predaceous Six-spotted Tiger Beetle is generally considered a beneficial insect, as they hunt and feed on many species of pest insects. This attractive, metallic […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Rambling

Red-eared Sliders are considered semi-aquatic turtles, but they are inclined to wander. I have often encountered these turtles quite some distance from a suitable body […]

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
June 9, 2026, 12:10 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
79°F
2 mph
Apparent: 86°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 84%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:18 am
Sunset: 8:34 pm
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Forecast
June 9, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
S
Thunderstorm
87°F
Winds: 2 mph S
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 9, 2026, 12:10 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
79°F
2 mph
Apparent: 86°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 84%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 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
87°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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