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July 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Separate Ways

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Last week it appeared as […]

July 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Diamond-backed Water Snake – Ambitious

I came across this odd situation at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas as I was walking along the shore one of the […]

July 15, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 12

Dateline – July 6, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] When […]

July 15, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 12

Dateline – July 6, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev ] The three Tricolored Heron […]

July 14, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Neotropic Cormorant – In a Row

Neotropic Cormorants congregating at John Bunker Sand Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. The dark bird is an adult cormorant. The lighter colored birds are first […]

July 14, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – Flyby

This is another bird I rarely see flying through the air. This Tricolored Heron was a particularly strong flier. He was almost falcon like in […]

July 13, 2013
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American White Pelican – Landing

Groups of American White Pelicans flying in to congregate in the waters of John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. Wikipedia has this to […]

July 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle – Dandelion

These are Seven-spotted Lady Beetles feeding on aphids. If you look closely at the enlargements you can see the tiny aphids on the Dandelions in […]

July 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Western Kingbird – Meadow

A Western Kingbird photographed in a meadow near the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – […]

July 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Turkey Vulture – Rare Vantage Point

This unique view of a Turkey Vulture comes to us from David Mimlitch. David’s hobby is aerial photography which he accomplishes through the use of […]

July 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bobcat – Neighborhood Stroll

This Bobcat sighting was reported by one of our Carrollton readers. The encounter occurred around 4:15pm as the reporter was leaving her house for an […]

July 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Snakeweed Grasshopper – Vivid

This gorgeous insect is known as a Snakeweed Grasshopper. Just look at those beautiful vivid colors. Green overall with white and black detailing. Blue lower […]

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September 25, 2025, 3:34 pm
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Humidity: 68%
Winds: 2 mph N
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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 25, 2025, 3:34 pm
Clear sky
N
Clear sky
86°F
2 mph
Apparent: 73°F
Pressure: 1017 mb
Humidity: 68%
Winds: 2 mph N
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:19 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NNW
Overcast
86°F
Winds: 2 mph NNW
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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