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July 13, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Canada Goose – Vacant Lot

I observed this pair of Canada Geese eating Bermuda Grass in a vacant lot of an Industrial Park in Lewisville. Observation Details County – Denton […]

July 12, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Gray Fox – Not Well

This is a difficult observation to post, and I hate that it is the first one I have available for the incredibly interesting Gray Fox. […]

July 11, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

There was an Airfield Here, Once

Dateline – June 19, 2005 This journal entry is a bit of a tangent from an earlier entry I made about an old Nike Missile […]

July 10, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – Identification

When I first discovered these crayfish I had no idea what species they were. As it turns out, positively identifying invertebrates is often very challenging, […]

July 9, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Florida Wax Scale – Infestation

We discovered a Dwarf Buford Holly with a heavy infestation of Florida Wax Scale on its leaves and stems. These unusual looking insects are globular […]

July 8, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Bullfrog – Texas Sized

I found this American Bullfrog hunkered down under some bushes on the side of my house. It was a surprising find. It is my understanding […]

July 7, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mediterranean Gecko – Just Hatched

I discovered a Mediterranean Gecko egg while cleaning out the garage. I put the egg in a small acrylic container lined with soft paper, and […]

July 6, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wild Turkey – Near Hulen Mall

I observed about 14 young turkeys feeding at the bend of South Drive W and Rock Quarry Road. I have seen Wild Turkeys in the […]

July 5, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mediterranean Gecko – Eggs

While cleaning the garage this weekend we made a surprise discovery. We kept a garden tool rack in this corner of the garage, which is […]

July 4, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Pale Male the NYC Hawk

Dateline – July 4, 2011 On a recent trip to New York City we had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Pale Male, the […]

July 3, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wild Turkey – On the Lake Lewisville Dam

We observed several Wild Turkeys drinking water on the lake side of the Lake Lewisville dam. At first we believed they had to be vultures, […]

July 2, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wild Turkey – By State Highway 121

We observed a lone Wild Turkey Tom on the north side of State Highway 121 just east of the Trinity River bridges. He was foraging […]

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March 13, 2026, 2:40 pm
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Clear sky
76°F
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Apparent: 49°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 46%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 7:33 pm
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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 13, 2026, 2:40 pm
Clear sky
S
Clear sky
76°F
2 mph
Apparent: 49°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 46%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 7:33 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
March 13, 2026
Day
Sunny
SSE
Clear sky
78°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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