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August 1, 2013
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Coyote – Field Crossing

A large Coyote crossing a field near the intersection of Spring Creek Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. Wikipedia says this about […]

July 31, 2013
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Cooper’s Hawk – Family

Ann Mendoza has Cooper’s Hawks in her backyard. A whole family of them! From the looks of things there are at least five fledglings of […]

July 31, 2013
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Cooper’s Hawk – Free Pass

This is a fledgling Cooper’s Hawk. This bird is almost certainly still being fed by its parents, which explains his complete lack of interest in […]

July 30, 2013
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Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: This Time For Real

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev ] Something has been building at Lake Lewisville over […]

July 29, 2013
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Lark Sparrow – Ridge Patrol

A Lark Sparrow patrolling along a ridge in a new subdivision in central Denton County. Observation Details County – Denton City – Little Elm Date […]

July 29, 2013
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American Kestrel – Fledgling

This is a follow up of sorts to an earlier article about what appeared to be a courting pair of American Kestrels. That post can […]

July 28, 2013
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Snowy Egret – Vine Climbing

These are fledgling Snowy Egrets. They have just recently left the nest and are working developing the strength and skills they need to fly and […]

July 28, 2013
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Basilica Spider – Egg Sac

Jul 1, 2013 – Hutchins, Texas This is a female Basilica Spider. She is protecting a freshly created egg sac. Eventually, she will string together […]

July 27, 2013
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Mallard – Sentinel

A saw this strange apparition in the middle of a field of Smartweed at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. The ground at this spot […]

July 27, 2013
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Fox Squirrel – Descent

A Fox Squirrel descending a tree head-first at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: Food habits of […]

July 26, 2013
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Black-crowned Night Heron – UTSWMC

Black-crowned Night Herons at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. Represented in these photographs are both adult birds and juveniles herons on the nest.   […]

July 26, 2013
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Brown Thrasher – Arbor Hills

This Brown Thrasher was photographed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, Texas. County – Denton City – Plano Date – Apr 20, 2013 […]

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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
April 11, 2026, 12:30 am
Overcast
SE
Overcast
70°F
2 mph
Apparent: 72°F
Pressure: 1021 mb
Humidity: 77%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:01 am
Sunset: 7:54 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
April 11, 2026
Day
Freezing rain
SE
Dense drizzle
75°F
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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