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May 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 3

Dateline – May 5, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] The […]

May 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Summer Will Be Here Soon

Nothing says summertime in Texas like the sight of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher perched on a wire fence. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Seagoville […]

May 12, 2013
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Common Carp – Big Fish

Several large Common Carp spawning in the clear water of Dixon Branch at White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas.

May 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle – Tree Stumps

A Six-spotted Tiger Beetle roaming around the top of recently cut tree stumps near White Rock Creek in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas […]

May 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Northern Mockingbird – Seedpod

A Northern Mockingbird trying to feed on a seedpod of some kind near the UTSWMC Heron Rookery in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas […]

Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

House Sparrow – Seed Eater

A male House Sparrow feeding on small seed on the pier at Sunset Bay, White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas […]

May 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-winged Blackbird – Domain

A male Red-winged Blackbird surveying his territory. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Apr 13, 2013 Time of Day – Noon […]

May 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Phoebe – Blue Sky

This dainty little bird is known as a Eastern Phoebe. It was photographed on a power line at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. Observation […]

May 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Musk Turtle – Hidden

A Common Musk Turtle very nearly hidden in the leaf litter at the bottom of Dixon Branch at White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has […]

May 11, 2013
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American Coot – Activities

American Coots engaged in various activities around White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Coots: The American Coot is a […]

May 10, 2013
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Eastern Cottontail – Nest Full of Babies

This observation comes to us from Erin Eisenmann of Frisco, Texas. On Monday, May 6, 2013 Erin found a nest containing five baby cottontails in […]

May 10, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 11

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 10 Both […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
March 5, 2026, 4:15 pm
Mainly clear
S
Mainly clear
78°F
2 mph
Apparent: 80°F
Pressure: 1010 mb
Humidity: 66%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 6:27 pm
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Forecast
March 5, 2026
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
78°F
Winds: 4 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
March 5, 2026, 4:15 pm
Mainly clear
S
Mainly clear
78°F
2 mph
Apparent: 80°F
Pressure: 1010 mb
Humidity: 66%
Winds: 2 mph S
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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