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April 27, 2017
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Video – A Closer Look at Insects and Spiders

We see an incredible diversity of insects and arachnids in North Texas. At the time of writing the latest statistics from the DFW Urban Wildlife […]

March 30, 2017
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Bringing Back the Bobwhites

One of my earliest recollections of experiencing exciting and unique urban wildlife occurred when I was a young boy. I grew up in Lewisville at […]

March 15, 2017
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Video – Bird Sounds

Whether they are calling, fussing, humming, begging for food, or singing to find a mate, birds can make an amazing variety of sounds. Some bird […]

March 13, 2017
From the Archives

How Do You Pronounce the Word Pyrrhuloxia?

Dateline – February 24, 2017 How do you pronounce the word Pyrrhuloxia? Oh, it’s a hard question, to be sure. But to me, the actual […]

March 10, 2017
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Video – John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is part of the East Fork Wetland Project, in the Trinity River basin near Seagoville. The late John Bunker Sands […]

March 6, 2017
From the Archives

Two Coyotes and a Dog

Dateline – February 12, 2017, Dallas, Texas I’ve already posted about this encounter on our Facebook group, but I wanted to include the story here […]

February 21, 2017
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Wonderful Winter Waterfowl

One great thing about being a wildlife enthusiast in North Texas is that the mix of species that can be found here gets reshuffled several […]

February 6, 2017
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Getting Around Town—Underground!

A few weeks ago, I noticed outside my office window, a lone Coyote. It was a daytime sighting made in the late morning—around 11:00 am. […]

February 1, 2017
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Winter Wildlife Videos

Winter brings a wide variety of wildlife to this area and it is my favorite time of year to be outside. I filmed a lot […]

January 2, 2017
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The Story of Pale Male

Do you know the remarkable tale of Pale Male, the Manhattan Red-tailed Hawk? If not, then this definitely a story you need to hear. I […]

November 14, 2016
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And Now for Something a Wee Bit Different . . . Scotland, October 2016, A Wildlife Diary.

  “My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here; My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer; A-chasing the wild-deer, and following the […]

November 7, 2016
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The Case Against Bird Boxes

I may need to tread lightly here. I expect this could be a touchy subject, but I believe something needs to be said. Maybe there […]

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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!

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DFW Metropolitan Area
July 16, 2026, 4:33 am
Clear sky
ESE
Clear sky
74°F
2 mph
Apparent: 85°F
Pressure: 1018 mb
Humidity: 91%
Winds: 2 mph ESE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 8:35 pm
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Forecast
July 16, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
86°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 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 16, 2026, 4:33 am
Clear sky
ESE
Clear sky
74°F
2 mph
Apparent: 85°F
Pressure: 1018 mb
Humidity: 91%
Winds: 2 mph ESE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 8:35 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
July 16, 2026
Day
Partly sunny with thundershowers
SSE
Thunderstorm
86°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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