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Chris Jackson’s DFW Urban Wildlife

March 22, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Double-crested Cormorant – Parasail

I observed this unusal behavior at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. This lone cormorant was holding its wings up in the air, only partially unfolded. […]

March 21, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Common Snapping Turtle – Walk Around

This Common Snapping Turtle was found wandering along the entrance to the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas. The driveway runs along side of […]

March 21, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Texas Garter Snake – Olive Shapiro Park

A Texas Garter Snake found in Olive Shapiro Park, Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about the Texas Garter Snake: The Texas garter snake […]

March 20, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bald Eagle – Tower Nest Update 7

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] This is the first time […]

March 20, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Deceased

I came across this unusual find in Arlington’s River Legacy Park. This is a recently deceased Red-eared Slider. I’m not sure how this semi-aquatic turtle […]

March 19, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bobcat – A Privilege

It is always exciting to see a Bobcat. A rare treat! Lately, though, I have been allowed the privilege of a Bobcat sighting on a […]

March 19, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Feral Hog – Passing Through

A small sounder of Feral Hogs passing through River Legacy Park in Arlington, Texas. Wikipedia says this about Feral Hogs: One characteristic by which domestic […]

March 18, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 6

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Great Horned Owl – VCDB Nests Update 5 […]

March 17, 2013
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American Kestrel – Male and Female

A male and female American Kestrel sitting together, and presenting a nice opportunity to see the differences in appearance between the genders. The male kestrel […]

March 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Kestrel – Lone Lady

A lone female American Kestrel keeps watch from atop a tree behind the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about […]

March 15, 2013
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Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 4

NOTE: This observation is a continuation of a previous post. The earlier article can be found here: Red-tailed Hawk – Baylor Nest Update 3 There […]

March 15, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Kestrel – Female in Flight

A female American kestrel taking flight at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Kestrels: The American […]

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December 22, 2025, 3:11 pm
Partly cloudy
SSW
Partly cloudy
71°F
2 mph
Apparent: 57°F
Pressure: 1023 mb
Humidity: 66%
Winds: 2 mph SSW
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 5:25 pm
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December 22, 2025
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Overcast
73°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
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 22, 2025, 3:11 pm
Partly cloudy
SSW
Partly cloudy
71°F
2 mph
Apparent: 57°F
Pressure: 1023 mb
Humidity: 66%
Winds: 2 mph SSW
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 5:25 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 22, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
73°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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