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July 10, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Grassland

Coyotes are some of my favorite animals. I observed this individual at John Bunker Sands while I was out photographing the Bald Eagle’s nest earlier […]

July 10, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Anhinga – Males in Breeding Plumage

These are male Anhingas overseeing their nesting sites at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. These birds are sporting their breeding plumage as indicated by […]

July 9, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Air Show

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The Whooping Cranes at Lake […]

July 9, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Nutria – To The Lily Pads

This Nutria was observed grooming himself in the reeds at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, Seagoville, Texas. A few minutes later, the Nutria entered the […]

July 8, 2013
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White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 11

Dateline – June 29, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] Of […]

July 8, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 11

Dateline – June 29, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] The […]

July 7, 2013
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Black-crowned Night Heron – In Flight

I rarely see Black-crowned Night Herons in flight. These two soared over the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center on their way to landing in the […]

July 7, 2013
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Northern Harrier – Harassed

These photographs come from earlier in the spring. Northern Harriers migrate as summer approaches in order to take a pass on the Texas heat. The […]

July 5, 2013
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Black-crowned Night Heron – Beaver Pond

This is a pair of Black-crowned Night Herons photographed at a Beaver Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Later in the day the two in this picture […]

July 4, 2013
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Great Egret – UTSWMC

The rookery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center includes a large number of Great Egrets. These bird usually nest high in the canopy, […]

July 3, 2013
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Mallard – A Few Weeks Later

Almost every spring Mallards wander our neighborhood. Sometimes they travel in pairs and sometime in groups of three. They waddle up and down the sidewalks […]

July 2, 2013
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Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: More Surprises

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] When I arrived at Lake […]

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September 25, 2025, 4:46 pm
Clear sky
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Clear sky
85°F
4 mph
Apparent: 73°F
Pressure: 1017 mb
Humidity: 68%
Winds: 4 mph NNW
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:19 pm
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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, 4:46 pm
Clear sky
NNW
Clear sky
85°F
4 mph
Apparent: 73°F
Pressure: 1017 mb
Humidity: 68%
Winds: 4 mph NNW
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:19 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NW
Overcast
85°F
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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