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March 26, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Armadillo – Denning

While hiking around the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas I came across this freshly dug burrow. The deep hole was stuffed full of […]

March 26, 2013
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Red-eared Slider – McInnish Pond

There are nearly a dozen Red-eared Sliders congregating in this pond located at the McInnish Soccer Complex in Carrollton, Texas. Here is how Wikipedia describes […]

March 26, 2013
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Armadillo – Denton Roadkill

A roadkill Armadillo photographed on North Elm Street in Denton, Texas. Flattened roadside Armadillos are a part of Texas lore. Stereotypical to be sure, but […]

March 25, 2013
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Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 7

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 6 […]

March 25, 2013
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Wilson’s Snipe – Probing

A Wilson’s Snipe foraging in the shallow water at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington. Observation Details County – Tarrant City – Arlington Date […]

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 […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
May 19, 2026, 3:29 am
Thunderstorm
SSE
Thunderstorm
79°F
4 mph
Apparent: 84°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 81%
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:25 am
Sunset: 8:21 pm
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Forecast
May 19, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
84°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 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
May 19, 2026, 3:29 am
Thunderstorm
SSE
Thunderstorm
79°F
4 mph
Apparent: 84°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 81%
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:25 am
Sunset: 8:21 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
May 19, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
84°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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