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July 1, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 10

Dateline – June 22, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] NOTE: […]

June 30, 2013
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Wheel Bug – Ultimate Predator

This Wheel Bug was photographed at the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins, Texas. Wheel Bugs are so named because of the gear-like structure located […]

June 30, 2013
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Ichneumon Wasp – Cocoon

This is an Ichneumon Wasp cocoon. The species is most likely Charops annulipes. The Black and white striped cocoon was found on a branch of […]

June 29, 2013
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American Avocet – Lake Ray Hubbard

American Avocets feeding at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Avocets: This avocet has long, thin, gray legs, […]

June 29, 2013
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Franklin’s Gull – Lake Ray Hubbard

Franklin’s Gulls at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Also in the mix are are few Forster’s Terns, an American White Pelican, a Great Egret, […]

June 28, 2013
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Semipalmated Sandpiper – Lake Ray Hubbard

Semipalmated Sandpipers feeding in the shallow waters of Lake Ray Hubbard near Wynn Joyce Park. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Garland Date – […]

June 27, 2013
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Wilson’s Phalarope – Circles

The Wilson’s Phalarope has a couple of claims to fame. One is the unique way it captures its food. Wilson’s Pharalopes will often swim in […]

June 26, 2013
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Mallard – Eclipse

This is an adult male Mallard molting its eclipse plumage. In its place will be the more familiar breeding plumage including the signature iridescent green […]

June 26, 2013
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Common Gallinule – Bright Beak

A Common Moorhen in breeding plumage observed at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Seagoville Date […]

June 25, 2013
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Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Week 1

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] June 15, 2013 marks nearly […]

June 24, 2013
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White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 9

Dateline – June 15, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] A […]

June 24, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 9

Dateline – June 15, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] The […]

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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, 6:07 pm
Partly cloudy
ENE
Partly cloudy
84°F
2 mph
Apparent: 73°F
Pressure: 1017 mb
Humidity: 68%
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:19 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NNW
Overcast
87°F
Winds: 2 mph NNW
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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