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April 28, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 5: Two

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The swans were away from […]

April 28, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – Double Take

The siren song of the North Texas alligator is a strong one. This weekend Denver Kramer was inspired to return to the same place in […]

April 25, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Swallowtail – Everywhere

Black Swallowtails were the butterfly of the day on this beautiful late March afternoon. Dozens of then fluttered by me as I made my way […]

April 24, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Thirteen

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev ] It has been a difficult couple of weeks […]

April 23, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Raccoon – Should be Working for National Geographic

I enjoy camera trapping. I like setting a trail camera in a new spot and just letting it run for a couple of weeks. It […]

April 22, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – At Home in Lewisville

This exciting observation comes to us from Denver Kramer. Denver spotted this 4 to 6 foot long alligator in a small wetland area near Lewisville […]

April 21, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 4: This Is It!

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >>] We noted new behavior from the […]

April 18, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Striped Skunk – Business End

We observed this Striped Skunk foraging near the base of the Lewisville Lake dam. He had his head down in the tall grass and was […]

April 17, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Armadillo – Sam Houston Trails Park

I paid my first visit to Sam Houston Trails Park in Irving, Texas just a little over a month ago. This park is situated along […]

April 16, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black-tailed Prairie Dog – Lubbock

Today’s observation required a little trip outside the metroplex. My daughter and I recently made a trip out to Lubbock to take a tour of […]

April 15, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 3

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Still no baby swans this […]

April 14, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Twelve

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] It was a slow day […]

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September 23, 2025, 8:41 pm
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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
September 23, 2025, 8:41 pm
Overcast
SSE
Overcast
90°F
2 mph
Apparent: 90°F
Pressure: 1009 mb
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
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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