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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

May 6, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Nutria – A Little Bit Different

Nutrias and Beavers can look superficially similar when they are observed swimming through the water. Because of this it can sometimes be hard to tell […]

May 5, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 6

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The Mute Swan family was […]

May 5, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – How Big?

One last update on the Lewisville Lake alligators for the time being… A quick visit allowed me the chance to see both alligators together, if […]

May 2, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Carolina Chickadee – Little Bird

These little busybodies are hard to pin down. They flitter from branch to branch so quickly that it is difficult to get the camera on […]

May 1, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Armadillo – At the End of the Day

Armadillos like to come out to forage in the late afternoon. This one had made his way onto a dirt parking lot which left him […]

April 30, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Wild Turkey – Grass Dash

This group of Wild Turkeys was observed near Lewisville Lake. These five are part of a larger group of maybe a dozen birds that split […]

April 29, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-tailed Deer – Last Light

The shadows were getting long when I first spotted this female White-tailed Deer. Nightfall was less than an hour away, and this doe was getting […]

April 28, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 5: Two

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The swans were away from […]

April 28, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – Double Take

The siren song of the North Texas alligator is a strong one. This weekend Denver Kramer was inspired to return to the same place in […]

April 25, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Black Swallowtail – Everywhere

Black Swallowtails were the butterfly of the day on this beautiful late March afternoon. Dozens of then fluttered by me as I made my way […]

April 24, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Thirteen

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev ] It has been a difficult couple of weeks […]

April 23, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Raccoon – Should be Working for National Geographic

I enjoy camera trapping. I like setting a trail camera in a new spot and just letting it run for a couple of weeks. It […]

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DFW Metropolitan Area
November 20, 2025, 12:16 pm
Moderate drizzle
SSE
Moderate drizzle
72°F
2 mph
Apparent: 78°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 94%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
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Heavy rain
75°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
November 20, 2025, 12:16 pm
Moderate drizzle
SSE
Moderate drizzle
72°F
2 mph
Apparent: 78°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 94%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
November 20, 2025
Day
Rain
SSE
Heavy rain
75°F
Winds: 4 mph SSE
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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