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July 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle – Dandelion

These are Seven-spotted Lady Beetles feeding on aphids. If you look closely at the enlargements you can see the tiny aphids on the Dandelions in […]

July 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Western Kingbird – Meadow

A Western Kingbird photographed in a meadow near the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – […]

July 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Turkey Vulture – Rare Vantage Point

This unique view of a Turkey Vulture comes to us from David Mimlitch. David’s hobby is aerial photography which he accomplishes through the use of […]

July 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bobcat – Neighborhood Stroll

This Bobcat sighting was reported by one of our Carrollton readers. The encounter occurred around 4:15pm as the reporter was leaving her house for an […]

July 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Snakeweed Grasshopper – Vivid

This gorgeous insect is known as a Snakeweed Grasshopper. Just look at those beautiful vivid colors. Green overall with white and black detailing. Blue lower […]

July 10, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Grassland

Coyotes are some of my favorite animals. I observed this individual at John Bunker Sands while I was out photographing the Bald Eagle’s nest earlier […]

July 10, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Anhinga – Males in Breeding Plumage

These are male Anhingas overseeing their nesting sites at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. These birds are sporting their breeding plumage as indicated by […]

July 9, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Air Show

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The Whooping Cranes at Lake […]

July 9, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Nutria – To The Lily Pads

This Nutria was observed grooming himself in the reeds at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, Seagoville, Texas. A few minutes later, the Nutria entered the […]

July 8, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 11

Dateline – June 29, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] Of […]

July 8, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 11

Dateline – June 29, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] The […]

July 7, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black-crowned Night Heron – In Flight

I rarely see Black-crowned Night Herons in flight. These two soared over the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center on their way to landing in the […]

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March 5, 2026, 5:33 am
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Humidity: 92%
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Windgusts: 7 mph
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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, 5:33 am
Partly cloudy
SSE
Partly cloudy
65°F
2 mph
Apparent: 66°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 92%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 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: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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