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December 12, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Harvestman – Long Legs

Although these two Harvestmen (possibly Leiobunum vittatum) appear to be engaged in a desperate life-or-death struggle, they are actually mating. The larger of the two […]

December 11, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Kestrel – Highwire

A male American Kestrel photographed near the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. This small falcon—barely larger than a Blue Jay—was perched high on a […]

December 10, 2012
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Gadwall – Dabbling

This group of male and female Gadwalls was videoed in a small Beaver Pond in Carrollton, Texas. The ducks were engaging in a behavior known […]

December 9, 2012
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White-tailed Deer – By a Flooded Creek

A white-tailed Deer next to flooded Indian Creek in The Colony, Texas. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about White-tailed Deer: Deer have dichromatic […]

December 8, 2012
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American Kestrel – Hover Hunting

A female American Kestrel hover hunting over the Lewisville Lake dam. Wikipedia has this to say about American Kestrels: The American Kestrel is the smallest […]

December 7, 2012
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Northern Harrier – Photo Opp

Female Northern Harriers hunting along the Lewisville Lake dam and over the old fish hatchery. These attractive birds of prey seem to be drawn to […]

December 6, 2012
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Northern Harrier – Hover Hunting

A female Northern Harrier hover hunting over the Lewisville Lake dam. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Dec 1, 2012 Time […]

December 4, 2012
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Osprey – Over the Elm Fork

An Osprey observed flying over the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – Dec 1, 2012 […]

December 3, 2012
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Bald Eagle – Over Lewisville Lake

I’ve been stopping by the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) quite often over the last several weeks. My visits have primarily been for scouting […]

December 2, 2012
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Ring-billed Gull – McCommas

Ring-billed Gull observed near the McCommas Bluff Landfill in South Dallas. The Gulls were photographed at various times of the morning between dawn and noon. […]

December 1, 2012
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Double-crested Cormorant – Diving In

A Double-crested Cormorant observed diving into a small pond in northwest Plano. Observation Details County – Denton City – Plano Date – Nov 25, 2012 […]

November 30, 2012
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Beaver – Skull

This Beaver Skull was found under the tree canopy very close to the Trinity River at McCommas Bluff. This was the small skull of a […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
December 28, 2025, 6:26 pm
Clear sky
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Clear sky
54°F
4 mph
Apparent: 70°F
Pressure: 1009 mb
Humidity: 79%
Winds: 4 mph NNW
Windgusts: 11 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:29 pm
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December 28, 2025
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Cloudy
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Overcast
83°F
Winds: 7 mph WNW
Windgusts: 11 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, 6:26 pm
Clear sky
NNW
Clear sky
54°F
4 mph
Apparent: 70°F
Pressure: 1009 mb
Humidity: 79%
Winds: 4 mph NNW
Windgusts: 11 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:29 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 28, 2025
Day
Cloudy
WNW
Overcast
83°F
Winds: 7 mph WNW
Windgusts: 11 mph
 
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