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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

June 16, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Fox Squirrel – Taking a Break

This charming Fox Squirrel behavior took place just down the street from my house. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: In captivity, eastern […]

June 14, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – On the Church Grounds

Once I was aware that crayfish in this part of North Texas are able to form colonies well away from standing water, I began to […]

June 12, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Cottontail – Nest Full of Baby Bunnies

This nest of baby cottontails was discovered just before a nasty cold front and rain storm were due to come through. A few hours later […]

June 10, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Pallid Spiny Softshell Turtle – Juvenile

I found this juvenile turtle in a shallow creek with a rocky bottom. The turtle was stationary, and well camouflaged in this environment. It was […]

June 9, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red Imported Fire Ant – Chips

We were first clued into the details of this observation by the peculiar crunching noises coming from our kitchen pantry. Upon inspection of the closet […]

June 7, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Gulf Coast Toad – Variations

This series of photographs is meant to illustrate the dramatic range of color variations possible between individual Gulf Coast Toads.

June 5, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mediterranean Gecko – Up Close

This observation includes some closeup pictures a Mediterranean Gecko. Pay particular attention to the pictures of the gecko’s feet. Geckos have a unique ability to […]

June 4, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Coot – Funny Feet

While I was photographing the American Coots at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, some neighborhood kids came along with bread to feed the birds. The various […]

June 2, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Chamberlain Drive Rookery in Carrollton

Dateline – June 2, 2011 The Residents of this quiet suburban neighborhood have a problem. Their peaceful, tree-lined street has been invaded by an army […]

May 31, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bobcat – And Company

This series of Bobcat photographs was taken by a scouting camera that I had set up to record Coyote activity. The camera was baited with […]

May 30, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Green Anole – Mating Behavior

I have been finding Green Anoles in my yard for a number of years now. And, each year there seems as if there are more […]

May 29, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Ghost Towns in North Texas?

Dateline – March 28, 2005 While collecting data for the maps I made for this site I stumbled across something interesting. I referenced a number […]

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
December 27, 2025, 3:25 am
Clear sky
E
Clear sky
66°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 85%
Winds: 2 mph E
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
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Forecast
December 27, 2025
Day
Cloudy
S
Overcast
82°F
Winds: 2 mph S
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 27, 2025, 3:25 am
Clear sky
E
Clear sky
66°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1012 mb
Humidity: 85%
Winds: 2 mph E
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 27, 2025
Day
Cloudy
S
Overcast
82°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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