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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

January 3, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – Sack Lunch

Dateline – Apr 7, 2007 – Apr 12, 2007, Dallas, Texas This was an interesting observation. I first noticed these two hawks flying between office […]

January 2, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Variegated Meadowhawk – Water Trap

This Variegated Meadowhawk was found stranded in some shallow water flowing over the concrete base of a pedestrian bridge. The dragonfly tried repeated to free […]

January 1, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Blue Jay – Airport Announcement

This Blue Jay was observed near the north end of the Addison Airport in Addison, Texas. The Blue Jay was making quite a racket, but […]

December 31, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – High Diving

We were at a local park this weekend, when we heard a Red-tailed Hawk call high above us. Looking up we spotted three Red-tailed Hawks […]

December 30, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Wigeon – Pond Pair

Male and female American Wigeons observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Wigeons: The breeding male (drake) is […]

December 29, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Kestrel – Window Collision

Urban environments are rife with hazards that wild animals are not well equipped to deal with. Windows on houses and other structures are one such […]

December 28, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Ring-billed Gull – Gulls Galore

We discovered these gulls on one of the many small lakes in the general vicinity of Hebron Parkway and I-35. Also in close proximity are […]

December 27, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Screech Owl – Little Guy

This Eastern Screech Owl was photographed in the front yard of a Carrollton residence. This particular house has a number of Cypress trees in its […]

December 26, 2011
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Franklin’s Gull – Fall Migrant

These Franklin’s Gulls were part of a much larger congregation of Ring-Billed Gulls. They were observed in one of the many small lakes near the […]

December 25, 2011
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Gadwall – December Ducks

Two male Gadwalls in our local Beaver pond. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Dec 21, 2011 Time of Day – Noon Temperature […]

December 24, 2011
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Northern Shoveler – December Ducks

Our local Beaver pond attracts a menagerie of aquatic wildlife, especially waterfowl. In these pictures we have male (fall plumage) and female Northern Shovelers. County […]

December 23, 2011
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Fox Squirrel – December Mating Behavior

This observation began with a ruckus several houses down the street from my own. The commotion that was so loud that I could easily hear […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
December 26, 2025, 4:33 am
Clear sky
SE
Clear sky
63°F
2 mph
Apparent: 66°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 83%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
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Forecast
December 26, 2025
Day
Sunny
SSW
Clear sky
85°F
Winds: 2 mph SSW
Windgusts: 7 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 26, 2025, 4:33 am
Clear sky
SE
Clear sky
63°F
2 mph
Apparent: 66°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 83%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 26, 2025
Day
Sunny
SSW
Clear sky
85°F
Winds: 2 mph SSW
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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