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April 15, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Spiny Oak Slug Moth – A Green and Tan Oddity

I discovered this unusual looking Spiny Oak Slug Moth on my truck window. I landed there while I was inside a business establishment. I didn’t […]

April 14, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great Blue Heron – Winter Wader

A Great Blue Heron observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 14, 2012 Time of Day […]

April 13, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mallard – Spring Means Ducklings!

Mother Mallards are very protective of their young. Very dedicated. This Mallard was observed as she cautiously moved her ducklings downstream in a small creek […]

April 12, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Raccoon – Fight!

The army of Raccoons living in the woods around White Rock Creek in Lake Highlands sometimes goes to war—against each other! Something sets these two […]

April 11, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – After the Storm

This darkly colored juvenile Red-tailed Hawk can be reliably observed on this tree almost every evening between 6:00 pm and sunset. I stopped by at […]

April 11, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Barred Owl – At Dusk

I observed this Barred Owl as I was exiting the woods along White Rock Creek in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. The owl […]

April 10, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great-tailed Grackle – Communal Roost

This video contains footage of Great-tailed Grackles and European Starlings preparing to roost as the sun sets. This large and noisy communal roost is located […]

April 10, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Raccoon – Ringtail Corps

There is a veritable army of Raccoons living in the woods along White Rock Creek in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. In some […]

April 9, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Crane Fly – What’s Bugging You?

The Crane Fly is a regular pest during the months of February and March in Dallas, Texas. This large insect is sometimes known as the […]

April 9, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – A New Beginning

This is the first in what will be a series of weekly updates on a active Black Vulture nest. The nest is located on the […]

April 6, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Texas Garter Snake – Not Hidden

I came across this Texas Garter Snake in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. The snake was lying motionless in the dirt and gravel […]

April 5, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

House Finch – Storm Victims

Two days ago the Dallas/Fort Worth area made national news when severe storms rolled through the area. We had Tornados. We had hail. We had […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
July 23, 2026, 11:50 pm
Clear sky
E
Clear sky
88°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 52%
Winds: 2 mph E
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:32 pm
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Forecast
July 23, 2026
Day
Partly sunny
ENE
Mainly clear
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, 11:50 pm
Clear sky
E
Clear sky
88°F
2 mph
Apparent: 95°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 52%
Winds: 2 mph E
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:32 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
July 23, 2026
Day
Partly sunny
ENE
Mainly clear
99°F
Winds: 2 mph ENE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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