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May 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Acrea Moth – Caterpillar

An Acrea Moth Caterpillar, also known as the Salt Marsh Caterpillar, found in the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – […]

May 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Hackberry Emperor – Crowded

This sizable group of Hackberry Emperor butterflies is feeding on a sap flow. Joining them is a pair of slightly differently patterned Tawny Emperor butterflies […]

May 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 4

May 16, 2012 This observation is the continuation of a previous post. The previous article can be found here: Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 3 […]

May 16, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Snout Butterfly – Mated Pair

This mated pair of American Snout Butterflies was observed in The Colony, Texas.   County – Denton City – The Colony Date – November 7, […]

May 16, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-shouldered Hawk – Nest Update 4

This observation is part of a weekly monitoring of an active Red-shouldered Hawk nest. Last week’s observation can be seen here: Red-shouldered Hawk – Nest […]

May 16, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Painted Lady – Insect Beauty

A Painted Lady butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – […]

May 15, 2012
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Fiery Skipper – Wildflower

A Fiery Skipper collecting nectar from a Giant Mustard (Rapistrum rugosum) flower in Carrollton, Texas. County – Dallas City – Carrollton Date – Mar 30, […]

May 15, 2012
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Canada Goose – Goslings!

These Canada Geese and their young were observed feeding on the grass in front of the Coyote Ridge Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details […]

May 15, 2012
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Question Mark – What a Butterfly!

A Question Mark butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – […]

May 14, 2012
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Gulf Fritillary – Blossom

This well-worn Gulf Fritillary was photographed at LISDOLA just south of the Lake Lewisville spillway. Observation Details County – Denton City – Lewisville Date – […]

May 14, 2012
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Black Vulture – Nest Update 5

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: […]

May 13, 2012
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Checkered Skipper – Green and Yellow

A Checkered Skipper collecting nectar from a Giant Mustard (Rapistrum rugosum) flower in Carrollton, Texas. County – Dallas City – Carrollton Date – Mar 30, […]

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March 12, 2026, 5:04 am
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Humidity: 46%
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Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:40 am
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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
March 12, 2026, 5:04 am
Clear sky
NNW
Clear sky
46°F
0 mph
Apparent: 47°F
Pressure: 1028 mb
Humidity: 46%
Winds: 0 mph NNW
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 7:32 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
March 12, 2026
Day
Sunny
NNE
Clear sky
64°F
Winds: 2 mph NNE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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