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May 29, 2020
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

In Search of the Shadow Squirrel

DATELINE – May 23, 2020 – Rains County Fox Squirrels come in a number of different color mutations. Normally, these charming little rodents are agouti-gray […]

May 28, 2020
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

A Few Great Trinity Reptiles

DATELINE – May 22, 2020 – Dallas County I’m not ordinarily a reptile guy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m interested in all wildlife, but typically […]

May 25, 2020
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

The Lucky Look

Dateline – May 19, 2020 – Carrollton, Texas This is an observation I feel fortunate to have made. Here’s the story… I was out running […]

May 10, 2020
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The Unordinary Raccoon

Dateline – May 2, 2020 – Dallas, Texas Those of you who follow this website know that I am always on the lookout for unusual […]

May 4, 2020
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The Backwoods Slough

Dateline – Winter 2020 – Denton, County Camera trapping in North Texas is always an enjoyable pursuit—especially when you have an interest in learning more […]

April 26, 2020
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bobcat

Dateline – April 13, 2020 – Carrollton, Texas Do you have rabbits, squirrels, and rats in your neighborhood? Then I can confidently predict you also […]

March 29, 2020
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What about the Red Wolf?

A little over a year ago, folks attuned to such things might have caught wind of a news story involving Red Wolves, Coyotes, and Galveston […]

March 13, 2020
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The Butcher Bird

February 2, 2020 – Lewisville, Texas I don’t encounter Loggerhead Shrikes very often—usually just once or twice a year. And even though their range maps […]

March 11, 2020
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Sandhill Cranes over Dallas/Fort Worth

March 8, 2020 – Lewisville, Texas Spring is migration time in North Texas for birds that make use of the Central Flyway. This past weekend […]

February 15, 2020
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Sparring Bucks of the North Texas Rut

Dateline – January 2020 – Lewisville, Texas Sparring is a big part of mating season for male White-tailed Deer. Bucks use antler dueling as a […]

February 4, 2020
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A Bounty of Black-bellies

Dateline – January 26, 2020 – Hutchins, Texas A few weeks ago, Kathy Rogers with Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation, invited me down to take a gander […]

January 25, 2020
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The Accidental Owlets

An Eastern Screech Owl Experience Dateline – Winter 2019 – Carrollton, Texas It’s about that time again. In a few more weeks it will be […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
September 22, 2025, 11:40 pm
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
84°F
2 mph
Apparent: 89°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 70%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 7:23 pm
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Forecast
September 22, 2025
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
95°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
September 22, 2025, 11:40 pm
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
84°F
2 mph
Apparent: 89°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 70%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 7:23 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 22, 2025
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
95°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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