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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

November 14, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

The Amazing UTSWMC Rookery

Dateline – July 2, 2008 I have recently discovered a real DFW Area gem that I would like to share with you. Nestled in a […]

November 13, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – On the Prowl

I had observed this Red-tailed Hawk many times before I took this series of pictures. A new subdivision is going up behind my house, and […]

November 12, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – They Are Here

White-tailed Deer sign in the southern most part of The Colony, Texas Here is what Wikipedia has to say about White-tailed Deer: There are several […]

November 11, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Beaver – Like a Lumberjack

A few days ago our Beaver friend felled another large tree. He worked on this tree, off and on, for the better part of two […]

November 10, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Cooper’s Hawk – Out of the Blue

This was a thrilling urban wildlife observation. On my way into work I caught the red light at Rosemeade Parkway and Marsh Lane. As is […]

November 9, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Nutria – Roadkill

There are no pictures with this observation of an adult Nutria. The Nutria was struck by an automobile and killed near the intersection of Josey […]

November 8, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

House Finch – Pufnstuf

The House Finch is a dainty little bird, but if you watch one long enough you are sure to see it puff itself up into […]

November 7, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mourning Dove – Hanging Basket

This Mourning Dove nest was discovered with two eggs in it over the 4th of July holiday. The nest is located in a hanging basket […]

November 6, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Fox Squirrel – Predation

While exploring a local field, I came across this Fox Squirrel carcass laying on the ground. Obviously the victim of predation, it was not clear […]

November 5, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – In the Land of Gar

I observed these two Coyotes early one morning on the way into work. It was very foggy when I took the first two pictures, and […]

November 4, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk – In the Land of Gar

I observed this Red-tail Hawk in Garland, Texas. The hawk was flying low over a parking lot. As I made my way to my car, […]

November 3, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Raccoon – Curious

This was an entertaining observation. It took place at roughly 8:30pm CST. This Raccoon ran across the alley in front of my car as I […]

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
December 26, 2025, 10:40 am
Clear sky
W
Clear sky
73°F
2 mph
Apparent: 66°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 83%
Winds: 2 mph W
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
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Forecast
December 26, 2025
Day
Sunny
S
Clear sky
85°F
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 26, 2025, 10:40 am
Clear sky
W
Clear sky
73°F
2 mph
Apparent: 66°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 83%
Winds: 2 mph W
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 26, 2025
Day
Sunny
S
Clear sky
85°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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