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March 24, 2013
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Spotted Sandpiper – On the Beach

A Spotted Sandpiper photographed at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington. Wikipedia has this to say about the Spotted Sandpiper: The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis […]

March 23, 2013
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Eastern Phoebe – Under an Overpass

An Eastern Phoebe photographed under a Dart Light Rail Line in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Mar 22, […]

March 22, 2013
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Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 5

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 4 There […]

March 22, 2013
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Double-crested Cormorant – Parasail

I observed this unusal behavior at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. This lone cormorant was holding its wings up in the air, only partially unfolded. […]

March 21, 2013
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Common Snapping Turtle – Walk Around

This Common Snapping Turtle was found wandering along the entrance to the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas. The driveway runs along side of […]

March 21, 2013
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Texas Garter Snake – Olive Shapiro Park

A Texas Garter Snake found in Olive Shapiro Park, Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about the Texas Garter Snake: The Texas garter snake […]

March 20, 2013
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Bald Eagle – Tower Nest Update 7

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] This is the first time […]

March 20, 2013
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Red-eared Slider – Deceased

I came across this unusual find in Arlington’s River Legacy Park. This is a recently deceased Red-eared Slider. I’m not sure how this semi-aquatic turtle […]

March 19, 2013
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Bobcat – A Privilege

It is always exciting to see a Bobcat. A rare treat! Lately, though, I have been allowed the privilege of a Bobcat sighting on a […]

March 19, 2013
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Feral Hog – Passing Through

A small sounder of Feral Hogs passing through River Legacy Park in Arlington, Texas. Wikipedia says this about Feral Hogs: One characteristic by which domestic […]

March 18, 2013
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Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 6

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 5 […]

March 17, 2013
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American Kestrel – Male and Female

A male and female American Kestrel sitting together, and presenting a nice opportunity to see the differences in appearance between the genders. The male kestrel […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
December 28, 2025, 12:07 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
68°F
2 mph
Apparent: 70°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 79%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
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Forecast
December 27, 2025
Day
Fog
SSE
Fog
80°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 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
December 28, 2025, 12:07 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
68°F
2 mph
Apparent: 70°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 79%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 27, 2025
Day
Fog
SSE
Fog
80°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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