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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

April 22, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Alligator – At Home in Lewisville

This exciting observation comes to us from Denver Kramer. Denver spotted this 4 to 6 foot long alligator in a small wetland area near Lewisville […]

April 21, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 4: This Is It!

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >>] We noted new behavior from the […]

April 18, 2014
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Striped Skunk – Business End

We observed this Striped Skunk foraging near the base of the Lewisville Lake dam. He had his head down in the tall grass and was […]

April 17, 2014
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Armadillo – Sam Houston Trails Park

I paid my first visit to Sam Houston Trails Park in Irving, Texas just a little over a month ago. This park is situated along […]

April 16, 2014
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Black-tailed Prairie Dog – Lubbock

Today’s observation required a little trip outside the metroplex. My daughter and I recently made a trip out to Lubbock to take a tour of […]

April 15, 2014
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Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 3

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Still no baby swans this […]

April 14, 2014
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Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Twelve

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] It was a slow day […]

April 11, 2014
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Mallard – Intersex

This is a photograph of an intersex Mallard. In this case, we have a female duck which is also displaying some secondary gender traits of […]

April 10, 2014
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Bobcat – Orphaned

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ Next >> ] I first got word of these Bobcat kittens a little […]

April 9, 2014
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Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 2

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Not much new was going […]

April 8, 2014
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Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Eleven

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] I could tell right away […]

April 4, 2014
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Greater White-fronted Goose – Over JBS

These Greater White-fronted Geese were observed as they flew over the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. These birds are not often seen […]

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November 20, 2025, 1:39 pm
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Overcast
69°F
0 mph
Apparent: 79°F
Pressure: 1016 mb
Humidity: 80%
Winds: 0 mph NW
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
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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, 1:39 pm
Overcast
NW
Overcast
69°F
0 mph
Apparent: 79°F
Pressure: 1016 mb
Humidity: 80%
Winds: 0 mph NW
Windgusts: 9 mph
Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
November 20, 2025
Day
Rain
S
Moderate rain showers
75°F
Winds: 4 mph S
Windgusts: 9 mph
 
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