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October 8, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Hover Fly – Bee Mimic

An American Hover Fly feeding on the nectar of a small white wildflower. Observations Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Oct 20, […]

October 7, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – Lewisville Lake Montage

This set of photographs is a montage of images of White-tailed Deer recorded with Trail Cameras near Lewisville Lake over the course of 28 days. […]

October 7, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Paper Wasp – Old Alton Bridge Red

These Red Paper Wasps were found and photographed under Old Alton Bridge in unincorporated central Denton County. Old Alton Bridge is a historic iron bridge […]

October 6, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Pied-billed Grebe – With an American Coot

This is a juvenile Pied-billed Grebe (the small bird) swimming with an American Coot in Carrollton’s Woodlake Pond. Observations Details County – Denton City – […]

October 6, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

European Starling – Evening Congregation

A large group of European Starling (along with some Great-tailed Grackles) gathering for their nightly roost at the intersection of Hebron Parkway and Josey Lane […]

October 5, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Coot – WRL Spillway

American Coots congregating and doing various “coot” things near the White Rock Lake spillway. Wikipedia has this to say about American Coots: The American Coot […]

October 5, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Fox Squirrel – Backyard Guest

A male Fox Squirrel exploring a suburban backyard. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: The fox squirrel’s natural range extends throughout the eastern […]

October 4, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Blue-faced Meadowhawk – Having a Look

Dragonflies come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. This one is a male Blue-faced Meadowhawk. Observation Details County – Denton City – Unincorporated […]

October 4, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Fox Squirrel – Keeping the Faith

A Fox Squirrel keeping the faith at Old Alton Bridge in unincorporated Denton County. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: Eastern fox squirrels […]

October 3, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great Egret – McInnish Congregation

This large congregation of Great Egrets (50+ birds) was photographed at McInnish Park and Sports Complex in Carrollton, Texas. Also in the mix are a […]

October 3, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Spotted Bird Grasshopper – Aposematic Form

This grasshopper caused quite a stir when we first tried to identify her. Clearly a bird grasshopper of some kind, I expected that finding the […]

October 2, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mississippi Kite – Kettles

Mississippi Kites are some of my favorite birds. The uniform slate gray coloration and sleek form of the adult reminds me of a jet fighter […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
September 24, 2025, 6:47 pm
Clear sky
NW
Clear sky
83°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 57%
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:21 pm
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Light drizzle
88°F
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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
September 24, 2025, 6:47 pm
Clear sky
NW
Clear sky
83°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 57%
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:21 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 24, 2025
Day
Sleet
NW
Light drizzle
88°F
Winds: 4 mph NW
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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