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Tag: Carrollton

October 10, 2012
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American White Pelican – Fall Migration

If you look to the skies at this time of the year you may see something similar to this. Migrating American White Pelicans congregate into […]

October 8, 2012
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Eastern Cottontail – Frontyard

This recently independent juvenile Eastern Cottontail was photographed in the front yard of a single-family residence in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about […]

September 28, 2012
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Canada Goose – At Dusk

Canada Geese observed at dusk in Carrollton’s McInnish Park. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Carrollton Date – Aug 29, 2011 Time of Day […]

September 26, 2012
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Mute Swan – Easy Street

This pair of Mute Swans has recently taken up residence at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. These well-fed birds have quickly become accustomed to the […]

September 21, 2012
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Red-tailed Hawk – Fly Away

A Red-tailed Hawk observed in Carrollton’s Greenbelt Park near Rosemeade Parkway. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Sep 17, 2012 Time […]

September 18, 2012
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Fox Squirrel – Waterlogged

A couple of weeks ago I observed a Fox Squirrel jump in the water and swim across Hickory Creek at one of its widest points. […]

September 9, 2012
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Red Pea Gall Wasp – Infected

These galls were found on a Live Oak tree in Carrollton, Texas. These particular galls were created by the egg laying activities of a Red […]

August 22, 2012
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Black Vulture – Collecting Scraps

This group of four Black Vultures was observed in Carrollton, Texas. The group was separated into two pairs. One set of vultures was perched atop […]

August 21, 2012
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Raccoon – Persistent

Well, look who’s back! Our resident Raccoon troublemaker. This juvenile delinquent has been trapped in this trash bin before. Only a couple of days ago, […]

August 17, 2012
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Raccoon – Trapped in a Trashcan

This photograph comes to us from Meredith Saunders in Carrollton, Texas. Meredith’s husband received a little surprise when he took the trash out this past […]

August 14, 2012
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Robber Fly – With Prey

A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly (possibly Laphria flavicollis) with prey. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Carrollton Date – Mar 30, 2012 Time of […]

August 10, 2012
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Red-eared Slider – Lounging

A collection of Red-eared Sliders observed at our neighborhood Beaver pond. Wikipedia has this to say about Red-eared Sliders: Some dimorphism exists between males and […]

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September 12, 2025, 1:06 pm
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Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 44%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 7:37 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
September 12, 2025, 1:06 pm
Clear sky
S
Clear sky
92°F
2 mph
Apparent: 99°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 44%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 7:37 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 12, 2025
Day
Sunny
SSE
Clear sky
95°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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