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Tag: American Wigeon

March 15, 2017
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Video – Bird Sounds

Whether they are calling, fussing, humming, begging for food, or singing to find a mate, birds can make an amazing variety of sounds. Some bird […]

February 21, 2017
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Wonderful Winter Waterfowl

One great thing about being a wildlife enthusiast in North Texas is that the mix of species that can be found here gets reshuffled several […]

February 1, 2017
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Winter Wildlife Videos

Winter brings a wide variety of wildlife to this area and it is my favorite time of year to be outside. I filmed a lot […]

March 20, 2016
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The Elm Fork of the Trinity River – Surging through Lewisville

We are still dealing with the side effects of last spring’s heavy rain and flooding. Until just recently the spillway at Lewisville Lake has been […]

February 10, 2015
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Dallas/Fort Worth Winter Wildlife

Many of you will remember, from last summer, the wonderful video that Richard Barnes so generously shared with us. That special video contained fantastic footage […]

December 11, 2014
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Josey Ranch Lake – Winter Duck Preview

November 29, 2014 – Carrollton, Texas I recently paid Josey Ranch Lake an abbreviated visit just to get a quick idea of how the winter […]

March 12, 2013
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American Wigeon – Body Language

A male and female American Wigeon at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. The pair was first seen walking together, but then something changes. The male […]

March 7, 2013
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American Wigeon – Pleasant Colors

This attractive American Wigeon was photographed against strikingly blue water just as the sun was lighting up his beautiful metallic green feathers. Wikipedia has this […]

February 17, 2013
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American Wigeon – Flyby

A group of American Wigeons coming in for a landing at the Village Creek Drying Beds in Fort Worth, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say […]

December 28, 2012
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American Wigeon – Winter Water

Male and female American Wigeons photographed on one of the ponds in the Nob Hill Greenbelt Park on the day after Christmas. A winter storm […]

December 30, 2011
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American Wigeon – Pond Pair

Male and female American Wigeons observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Wigeons: The breeding male (drake) is […]

October 29, 2011
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American Wigeon – Basking in the Sun

Ducks are ducks, until you look closer. There are many different species of duck in living Texas, some of which are very exotic looking on […]

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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!

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June 25, 2025, 2:49 am
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Apparent: 85°F
Pressure: 1020 mb
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:39 pm
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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
June 25, 2025, 2:49 am
Overcast
SSE
Overcast
77°F
2 mph
Apparent: 85°F
Pressure: 1020 mb
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:39 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
June 25, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
91°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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