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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

February 22, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Roadside Diner

These two Red-tailed Hawks were observed feeding on a roadkill turtle near UNT Discovery Park in Denton, Texas. We first spotted the birds near the […]

February 21, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Cottontail – Grade School

These three Eastern Cottontails were photographed on the grounds of the Homestead Elementary School in Carrollton, Texas. Each of the rabbits were involved in a […]

Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Cedar Waxwings – First of the Season

This large congregation of Cedar Waxwings is the first observed group this winter. They were gathered in a large tree, and were vocalizing softly in […]

February 19, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wood Duck – At the Zoo

These beautiful and exotic looking Wood Ducks were observed at the Fort Worth Zoo. These are wild birds making use of one of the zoo’s […]

February 18, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Bluebird – Rare Encounter

We don’t see many Eastern Bluebird around here. This one was a rare treat. She was spotted flying from tree to tree near the Trinity […]

February 17, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Vulture – Road Kill Coyote

These Black Vultures were found in a field bordering Locust Drive (F.M. 2164) north of Denton, Texas. They were feeding on a Coyote carcass. It […]

February 16, 2012
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Northern Flicker – Yellow-shafted Flicker

These Northern Flickers were observed in Lewisville, Texas. They were flying from tree to tree in a stand that had grown up along an old […]

February 15, 2012
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Bobcat – Mouthful

I almost didn’t recognize what was special about the photographs in this observation. These pictures were taken by a Scouting Camera that I had set […]

February 14, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

My Wish List Part 1: Mammals

Dateline – February 14, 2012 Some types of urban wildlife are easier to observe than others. These animals, whether it is because they are more […]

February 13, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – A Doe and a Buck

These two deer were photographed in the same location and only a couple of hours apart. The female White-tailed Deer comes through first at around […]

February 12, 2012
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Common Nighthawk – Company

Common Nighthawks are usually observed at night. They can often be seen (and heard) flying above lighted parking lots. Every once in a while you […]

February 11, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Least Sandpiper – Spillway

This Least Sandpiper was photographed on the White Rock Lake spillway in Dallas, Texas. The bird was hunting in the thin layer of mud that […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
December 25, 2025, 9:47 pm
Overcast
SSE
Overcast
67°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1021 mb
Humidity: 82%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:27 am
Sunset: 5:27 pm
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December 25, 2025
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Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 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
December 25, 2025, 9:47 pm
Overcast
SSE
Overcast
67°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1021 mb
Humidity: 82%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:27 am
Sunset: 5:27 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
S
Overcast
79°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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