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October 15, 2012
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Blue-winged Teal – VCDB

Blue-winged Teal observed at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas. The birds were seen swimming and feeding amongst the green algae in one […]

October 14, 2012
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Gulf Coast Toad – Toadlets

Walking through a dried stream bed in Old Alton Bridge Park, we found the ground alive with hundreds of these small Gulf Coast Toad toadlets. […]

October 13, 2012
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Red Imported Fire Ant – Feeding on a Two-striped Mermiria

Red Imported Fire Ant feeding on a Two-striped Mermiria—a type of grasshopper. Observations Details County – Denton City – Unincorporated Date – Sep 15, 2012 […]

October 12, 2012
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Southern Flannel Moth – Caterpillar to Moth

This is a Puss Caterpillar, the larval stage of the Southern Flannel Moth. This caterpillar is also known as the Tree Asp or Asp Caterpillar. […]

October 11, 2012
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American Crow – Ruckus

One afternoon, while doing yard work, I heard a few crows calling to each other from far in the distance. I decided it might be […]

October 11, 2012
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Turkey Vulture – Fall Migration

A small group of migrating Turkey Vultures observed over Carrollton, Texas. These groups of migrating vultures can also become quite large. See this article for […]

October 10, 2012
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Canada Goose – Unusual Congregation

An unusually large congregation of Canada Geese in an unusual location. These birds were observed in Carrollton’s Greenbelt Park near Rosemeade Parkway. The geese remained […]

October 10, 2012
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Beauty

Scissor-tailed Flycatchers observed in Carrollton’s Greenbelt Park at Nob Hill. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Oct 9, 2011 Time of […]

October 10, 2012
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American White Pelican – Fall Migration

If you look to the skies at this time of the year you may see something similar to this. Migrating American White Pelicans congregate into […]

October 9, 2012
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird – State Fair of Texas

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds observed in the Texas Discovery Gardens exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – […]

October 9, 2012
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Green Anole – State Fair of Texas

Several Green Anoles were observed in the Texas Discovery Gardens exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about Green Anoles: […]

October 9, 2012
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Blotched Water Snake – Confrontation

This Blotched Water Snake was discovered in a Frisco Family’s backyard. It was found climbing on the fence. When the family’s dog interceded, the snake […]

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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
December 30, 2025, 2:03 am
Mainly clear
NW
Mainly clear
36°F
2 mph
Apparent: 32°F
Pressure: 1035 mb
Humidity: 50%
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:29 am
Sunset: 5:30 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 30, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NW
Overcast
49°F
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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