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May 23, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – Urban Wilderness

White-tailed Deer inside Dallas city limits? These pictures were taken between May 9 and May 16, 2012. The photographs show a number of White-tailed Deer […]

May 22, 2012
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Copperhead – Speed Bump

How do you step on a Southern Copperhead? This is how. Their well camouflaged bodies make them easy to overlook if you are not watching […]

May 21, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – Nest Update 6

This observation is a continuation of an earlier post documenting observations made at an active Black Vulture nest. The previous article can be found here: […]

May 20, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Brown Garden Snail – Rain

A brief summer rain shower drew out these Brown Garden Snails from the recesses of our front yard’s landscaping. The wet condition gave the snails […]

May 19, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Tent Caterpillar – Web Works

This sizable group of Eastern Tent Caterpillars was observed at LLELA, just south of the Lake Lewisville Dam in Lewisville, Texas. County – Denton City […]

May 19, 2012
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Little Yellow Butterfly – A Close Look

This Little Yellow Butterfly was observed in The Colony, Texas. County – Denton City – The Colony Date – November 7, 2009 Time of Day […]

May 18, 2012
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Pearl Crescent – Little, Dainty

A Pearl Crescent butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas […]

May 18, 2012
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Big and Bold

A Eastern Tiger Swallowtail photographed in the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 6, […]

May 18, 2012
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White-lined Sphinx Moth – Caterpillar

A White-lined Sphinx Moth caterpillar found in the Joppa Preserve, Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date […]

May 17, 2012
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Red Admiral – In a Meadow

A Red Admiral butterfly photographed in Carrollton, Texas. County – Dallas City – Carrollton Date – Mar 30, 2012 Time of Day – Morning Temperature […]

May 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Acrea Moth – Caterpillar

An Acrea Moth Caterpillar, also known as the Salt Marsh Caterpillar, found in the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – […]

May 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Hackberry Emperor – Crowded

This sizable group of Hackberry Emperor butterflies is feeding on a sap flow. Joining them is a pair of slightly differently patterned Tawny Emperor butterflies […]

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December 31, 2025, 5:49 pm
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Clear sky
62°F
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Apparent: 34°F
Pressure: 1027 mb
Humidity: 48%
Winds: 0 mph SW
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:29 am
Sunset: 5:31 pm
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Windgusts: 4 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
December 31, 2025, 5:49 pm
Clear sky
SW
Clear sky
62°F
0 mph
Apparent: 34°F
Pressure: 1027 mb
Humidity: 48%
Winds: 0 mph SW
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:29 am
Sunset: 5:31 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 31, 2025
Day
Sunny
WSW
Clear sky
67°F
Winds: 2 mph WSW
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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