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September 17, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Kayaks on the Elm Fork

Dateline – August 24, 2013 For this trip down the the Trinity River we chose to use Sea Eagle 330 inflatable kayaks. These kayaks were […]

September 17, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Three-toed Box Turtle – Winfrey Point

A Three-toed Box Turtle found wandering a dirt trail near Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake. Wikipedia has this to say about Three-toed Box Turtles: […]

September 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – Far South Dallas Doe and Fawn

I first spotted the fawn in these pictures through a break in the brush. He was out on the floodplain alone, as it at first […]

September 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Green Anole – Little Guy

This is a juvenile Green Anole. He is just barely over 2 inches (5cm) long, head to tip of the tail. Wikipedia has this to […]

September 15, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Bird Grasshopper – Windshield

David Mimlitch found this stowaway on his car windshield while visiting the Trinity River Greenbelt Park near downtown Dallas. Zooming in, David has provided us […]

September 15, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Blue Grosbeak – Old Alton Bridge

A male Blue Grosbeak photographed near Old Alton Bridge in unincorporated Denton County. Observation Details County – Denton City – Unincorporated Date – Aug 31, […]

September 14, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Green Darter – Unmistakable

A male Common Green Darter at the Bittern Marsh in the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville […]

September 14, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Button Bush Bloom

A ragged looking male Eastern tiger Swallowtail feeding on nectar from a Button Bush bloom. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – […]

September 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Hot in the City

A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher panting in the heat of a hot Texas summer. 100F(38C) plus at noon on this day. Observation Details County – Dallas City […]

September 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

House Finch – Crimson and Clover

It’s been a long time since I’ve photographed a House Finch. This vividly colored male is striking with his deeply red feathers emphasized against a […]

September 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Carp – Bittern Marsh

A Common Carp feeding on vegetation and blowing bubbles in the waters of Bittern Marsh. The Bittern Marsh and the trail that leads to it […]

September 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Anhinga – Bittern Marsh

This juvenile Anhinga was photographed at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) in the Bittern Marsh. Reportedly, Anhingas are rarely seen at LLELA, which […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
May 17, 2026, 10:29 pm
Overcast
SE
Overcast
80°F
2 mph
Apparent: 79°F
Pressure: 1008 mb
Humidity: 58%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:26 am
Sunset: 8:20 pm
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Forecast
May 17, 2026
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Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
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Winds: 4 mph SSE
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
May 17, 2026, 10:29 pm
Overcast
SE
Overcast
80°F
2 mph
Apparent: 79°F
Pressure: 1008 mb
Humidity: 58%
Winds: 2 mph SE
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
SSE
Thunderstorm
88°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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