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April 7, 2014
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Lock and Dam Number Two

Dateline – January 25, 2014 In the early years of the twentieth century there were those who dreamt of making Dallas a port city. Their […]

April 4, 2014
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Greater White-fronted Goose – Over JBS

These Greater White-fronted Geese were observed as they flew over the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. These birds are not often seen […]

April 3, 2014
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White-throated Sparrow – Wet Weather

A light rain was falling when I found the pair—a male and a female—of White-throated Sparrows roaming through a small thicket. The two birds were […]

April 2, 2014
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Gadwall – Handsome

Gadwalls have a subtle and understated beauty that I really admire. From a distance it can be missed. A discerning examination is required to notice […]

April 1, 2014
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Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 1

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] We stopped by to check […]

March 31, 2014
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Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Ten

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >>] We finally had some sunshine for […]

March 28, 2014
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Nutria – Where There Are Reeds

If you want to find Nutria in the Dallas/Fort Worth area start by finding a place with water and reeds. After that it should be […]

March 27, 2014
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Raccoon – Relentless Rascals

I have been experimenting lately, attempting to develop some new camera trapping techniques that I can use to record images of some of our more […]

March 26, 2014
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Great Horned Owl – Transmission Tower Nest

A reader clued me in on this fantastic Great Horned Owl sighting. What we have here is a pair of four to five week old […]

March 25, 2014
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Mute Swan – Nest 2014

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ Next >> ] This exciting discovery was made right in the heart of […]

March 24, 2014
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Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Nine Eaglets!

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The weather confounded me again […]

March 21, 2014
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Fox Squirrel – On a Fence

This Fox Squirrel was found lounging on my neighbor’s backyard fence. This big female has built her nest in a birdhouse hung in my backyard, […]

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Humidity: 58%
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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
May 17, 2026, 6:59 am
Partly cloudy
SSE
Partly cloudy
76°F
2 mph
Apparent: 79°F
Pressure: 1008 mb
Humidity: 58%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:26 am
Sunset: 8:20 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
May 17, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
S
Thunderstorm
87°F
Winds: 4 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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