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July 16, 2012
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Black Vulture – Nest Update 14

This observation is a continuation of an earlier post documenting observations made at an active Black Vulture nest. The previous article can be found here: […]

Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Jumping Spider – Stink Bug Munch

This Jumping Spider (most likely a Phidppus carolinensis) was observed lowering itself on a web with prey in hand. This spider’s victim appears to be […]

July 15, 2012
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Eastern Cottontail – Arbor Hills Early Morning

An Eastern Cottontail photographed early in the morning at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about Eastern Cottontail habitat: Optimal […]

July 14, 2012
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – After the Fire

Here are a couple of looks at a juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. This young bird was photographed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas. A […]

July 13, 2012
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Fox Squirrel – Lazy Youth

I came across these two Fox Squirrels in the Spring Creek Nature Preserve in Richardson. The first squirrel caught me by surprise. I noticed something […]

July 13, 2012
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Great Blue Heron – Clear Water Fishing

This Great Blue Heron was observed fishing the clear waters of Spring Creek in Richardson, Texas. Observations Details County – Collin City – Richardson Date […]

July 13, 2012
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Honey Bee – Swarm

This appears to be Honey Bees engaging in swarming behavior. Honey Bees gather like this when they a seek to establish a new hive. This […]

July 12, 2012
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Killdeer – New Family

This observation comes to us from David Mimlitch. David happened to stumble across a Killdeer nest with four eggs at Trammell Crow Park in Dallas, […]

July 12, 2012
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White Ibis – A Rarity

White Ibises are rarely seen in Dallas. This one was photographed near the Trinity River very close to the downtown area. Observations Details County – […]

July 12, 2012
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Great Blue Heron – Flyby

Trammell Crow Park is located right beside the Trinity River very near to downtown Dallas, Texas. This unique park attracts a variety of wading birds. […]

July 12, 2012
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron – Urbanite

This Yellow-crowned Night Heron was observed at Trammell Crow Park near downtown Dallas, Texas. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jul […]

July 11, 2012
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Eastern Screech Owl – In the Yard

This observation comes to us from Robin Korevaar in Dallas, Texas. Robin reports that for a few years now a screech owl has frequented her […]

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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 24, 2025, 4:06 pm
Clear sky
S
Clear sky
78°F
2 mph
Apparent: 68°F
Pressure: 1022 mb
Humidity: 75%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 7:27 am
Sunset: 5:26 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
December 24, 2025
Day
Cloudy
S
Overcast
79°F
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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