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May 7, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – Nest Update 4

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 6, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Buckeye – Caterpillar and Butterfly

This observation includes photographs of the Common Buckeye in both its larval stage (caterpillar) and as a butterfly. The pictures were taken on two different […]

May 5, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Robber Fly – With Prey

Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly (possibly Laphria macquarti) with captured prey insect. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 4, 2012 Time […]

May 4, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Virginia Opossum – Jail Break

This observation took place while I was preparing to photograph a Red-tailed Hawk nest. I photograph the nest on a weekly basis, and I had […]

May 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 2

May 2, 2012 This observation is the continuation of a previous post. The previous article can be found here Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 1 […]

May 2, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Texas Rat Snake – Road Crossing

I came across this Texas Rat Snake crossing the road just past the entrance to the Trinity River Audubon Center. The snake was lazily crossing […]

May 1, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-shouldered Hawk – Nest Update 2

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 […]

April 30, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – Nest Update 3: Baby!

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: […]

April 29, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Musk Turtle – Between Here and There

I found this female Common Musk Turtle on the White Rock Bike Trail in the Lake Highland area of Dallas, Texas. The turtle was found […]

April 28, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

European Starling – Dinnertime

This observation began with three juvenile European Starlings peeking out of their birdhouse. The young starlings were eagerly anticipating their mother’s return because her return […]

April 27, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Northern Mockingbird – Family Group

This observation documents a pair of Northern Mockingbirds caring for their fledgling young. The juvenile birds are fully feathered and and too big for their […]

April 26, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 1

Apr 25, 2012 This observation is the continuation of a previous post. The previous article can be found here Red-tailed Hawk – High Tech Nest […]

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July 23, 2026, 9:32 pm
Clear sky
ENE
Clear sky
90°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 52%
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:32 pm
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July 23, 2026
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ENE
Clear sky
99°F
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 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
July 23, 2026, 9:32 pm
Clear sky
ENE
Clear sky
90°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 52%
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:32 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
July 23, 2026
Day
Sunny
ENE
Clear sky
99°F
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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