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May 12, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 7

Dateline – May 9, 2014 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] […]

May 9, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great-tailed Grackle – Soggy Bread

These opportunistic Great-tailed Grackles were observed as they helped themselves to some soggy pieces of bread left behind by duck feeding park patrons. In the […]

May 8, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mallard – Odd Couple

This interesting odd couple are very dedicated to each other. This is a male wild Mallard and his friend, the distantly related domestic duck, known […]

May 8, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great Blue Heron – Raider in the Reeds

This regal Great Blue Heron was busy stalking through the reeds when we came across him. The channel of water that he was patrolling was […]

May 7, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Lesser Scaup – Winter Congregation

Lesser Scaups are attractive little ducks that can be found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in the winter. Most, if not all, have left for […]

May 6, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Nutria – A Little Bit Different

Nutrias and Beavers can look superficially similar when they are observed swimming through the water. Because of this it can sometimes be hard to tell […]

May 5, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 6

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The Mute Swan family was […]

May 5, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – How Big?

One last update on the Lewisville Lake alligators for the time being… A quick visit allowed me the chance to see both alligators together, if […]

May 2, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Carolina Chickadee – Little Bird

These little busybodies are hard to pin down. They flitter from branch to branch so quickly that it is difficult to get the camera on […]

May 1, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Armadillo – At the End of the Day

Armadillos like to come out to forage in the late afternoon. This one had made his way onto a dirt parking lot which left him […]

April 30, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wild Turkey – Grass Dash

This group of Wild Turkeys was observed near Lewisville Lake. These five are part of a larger group of maybe a dozen birds that split […]

April 29, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – Last Light

The shadows were getting long when I first spotted this female White-tailed Deer. Nightfall was less than an hour away, and this doe was getting […]

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September 23, 2025, 7:20 pm
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Pressure: 1008 mb
Humidity: 47%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 7:22 pm
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Windgusts: 9 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
September 23, 2025, 7:20 pm
Clear sky
S
Clear sky
93°F
2 mph
Apparent: 97°F
Pressure: 1008 mb
Humidity: 47%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 7:22 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 23, 2025
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
S
Thunderstorm
98°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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