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Tag: Basking

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 […]

February 7, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Sunny Days

Red-eared Sliders are ectotherms. Coldblooded, these turtles rely on the warmth of the sun to regulate their internal body temperatures. In spite of this, Red-eared […]

October 12, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – White Rock Pond

Red-eared sliders of various ages basking in a pond near White Rock Lake. Wikipedia describes Red-eared Sliders in this way: The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta […]

September 1, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Basking in Hutchins

A group of Red-eared Sliders basking in the midmorning sunlight. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about Red-eared Sliders: The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta […]

May 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Lake Party

Twenty plus Red-eared Sliders basking on a dead fall in Dixon Branch near Sunset Bay, White Rock Lake. Wikipedia has this to say about the […]

January 27, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Winter Basking

Red-eared Sliders in a suburban Carrollton Beaver pond. Wikipedia describes Red-eared Sliders in the following way: The shell is divided into two sections: the upper […]

November 21, 2012
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Red-eared Slider – Clear Water

Red-eared Sliders in a suburban Carrollton Beaver pond.

November 20, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Pallid Spiny Softshell Turtle – Basking

This odd looking, pancake-shaped turtle was observed basking on the White Rock Lake dam in late October. The warm mid-fall weather made for a great […]

July 8, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mississippi Map Turtle – Basking Under Goatman’s

Mississippi Map Turtles seen sunning and swimming in Hickory Creek under the Old Alton Bridge. This is what Wikipedia has to say about Mississippi Map […]

January 23, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red-eared Slider – Basking in the Sun

Red-eared Sliders were taking advantage of the relatively warm weather and abundant sunshine on this beautiful fall morning. They could be found along the banks […]

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Local Forcast

Dallas, Texas
April 1, 2023, 12:43 pm
Sunny
N
Sunny
68°F
6 m/s
real feel: 71°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 26%
wind speed: 6 m/s N
wind gusts: 6 m/s
sunrise: 7:15 am
sunset: 7:46 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast April 1, 2023
day
Partly sunny
Partly sunny
75°F
wind speed: 5 m/s NE
wind gusts: 9 m/s
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
55°F
wind speed: 3 m/s SE
wind gusts: 4 m/s
 

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

Dallas, Texas
April 1, 2023, 12:43 pm
Sunny
N
Sunny
68°F
6 m/s
real feel: 71°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 26%
wind speed: 6 m/s N
wind gusts: 6 m/s
sunrise: 7:15 am
sunset: 7:46 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast April 1, 2023
day
Partly sunny
Partly sunny
75°F
wind speed: 5 m/s NE
wind gusts: 9 m/s
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
55°F
wind speed: 3 m/s SE
wind gusts: 4 m/s
 
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