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July 19, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Honey Bee – Purple Pickerel Rush

Honey Bees on a Purple Pickerel Rush at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. This bush was absolutely abuzz with the large […]

July 18, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Spotted Gar – The Shallows

These pictures are from Lake Ray Hubbard. Back during the spring, the water level in this part of the lake varied widely from week to […]

July 18, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Juxtaposed

This was an interesting observation. I took these photographs late in May as I was winding up my Bald Eagle project at the John Bunker […]

July 17, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – We Saw You!

Hiking through the Joppa Preserve one afternoon, we spotted a pair of Coyotes dart across the trail far up in front of us. They paused […]

July 17, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Anhinga – Fledglings

This summer has been good to the Anhingas at the UTSWMC Rookery. Lots of baby Anhingas earlier in the season, and now lots of fledgling […]

July 16, 2013
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Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Separate Ways

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Last week it appeared as […]

July 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Diamond-backed Water Snake – Ambitious

I came across this odd situation at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas as I was walking along the shore one of the […]

July 15, 2013
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White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 12

Dateline – July 6, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] When […]

July 15, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 12

Dateline – July 6, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev ] The three Tricolored Heron […]

July 14, 2013
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Neotropic Cormorant – In a Row

Neotropic Cormorants congregating at John Bunker Sand Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. The dark bird is an adult cormorant. The lighter colored birds are first […]

July 14, 2013
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Tricolored Heron – Flyby

This is another bird I rarely see flying through the air. This Tricolored Heron was a particularly strong flier. He was almost falcon like in […]

July 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American White Pelican – Landing

Groups of American White Pelicans flying in to congregate in the waters of John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. Wikipedia has this to […]

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March 5, 2026, 4:03 am
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Clear sky
65°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 90%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 6:27 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 5, 2026, 4:03 am
Clear sky
SE
Clear sky
65°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 90%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 6:27 pm
© 2026 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
March 5, 2026
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
78°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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