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July 10, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Channel Catfish – Seeking Shade

These three individuals were observed swimming through the clear water of Spring Creek in Richardson, Texas. I saw these guys just as they emerged from […]

July 9, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Curious Pup

For this observation I monitored a remote corner of Flag Pole Hill just north of White Rock Lake. I set my Scouting Camera up just […]

July 9, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – Nest Update 13

This observation is a continuation of an earlier post documenting observations made at an active Black Vulture nest. The previous article can be found here: […]

July 8, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mississippi Map Turtle – Basking Under Goatman’s

Mississippi Map Turtles seen sunning and swimming in Hickory Creek under the Old Alton Bridge. This is what Wikipedia has to say about Mississippi Map […]

July 6, 2012
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Cattle Egret – Lakeside

These Cattle Egrets were photographed while they foraged and congregated along the edges of a lake in the Great Trinity Forest. They were hunting insects […]

July 5, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Roseate Spoonbill – Exotic Pink

I had the opportunity to photograph a couple of Roseate Spoonbills over the Fourth of July holiday. This is a first for me. I have […]

July 5, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White Ibis – All Ages

I observed these White Ibises in the Joppa Preserve over the Fourth of July holiday. On exhibit in the following photographs are White Ibises of […]

July 4, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Whitetail Dragonfly – At McCommas

A Common Whitetail Dragonfly photographed near McCommas Bluff in the Great Trinity Forest. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 6, […]

July 4, 2012
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Paper Wasp – Nest Building

I photographed this Paper Wasp on a neighbor’s front porch. This queen wasp was busy constructing its nest. If you look closely at the pictures […]

July 3, 2012
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Coyote – At White Rock Lake

I observed these two fine looking Coyotes at White Rock Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. They were relaxing in the shade along the edge of […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mallard – Close Call

I witnessed this remarkable scene just outside the Dallas Arboretum on Garland Road. This mother Mallard had led her seven ducklings out into the middle […]

July 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Barred Owl – Ghost of the Forest

I observed this Barred Owl late one afternoon in Olive Shapiro Park in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. I first spotted the owl […]

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
March 11, 2026, 1:10 pm
Clear sky
NW
Clear sky
72°F
2 mph
Apparent: 75°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 76%
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 11 mph
Sunrise: 7:42 am
Sunset: 7:32 pm
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Forecast
March 11, 2026
Day
Freezing rain
N
Dense drizzle
72°F
Winds: 4 mph N
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
March 11, 2026, 1:10 pm
Clear sky
NW
Clear sky
72°F
2 mph
Apparent: 75°F
Pressure: 1011 mb
Humidity: 76%
Winds: 2 mph NW
Windgusts: 11 mph
Sunrise: 7:42 am
Sunset: 7:32 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
March 11, 2026
Day
Freezing rain
N
Dense drizzle
72°F
Winds: 4 mph N
Windgusts: 11 mph
 
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