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Tag: Carrollton

June 12, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Eastern Cottontail – Nest Full of Baby Bunnies

This nest of baby cottontails was discovered just before a nasty cold front and rain storm were due to come through. A few hours later […]

June 9, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Red Imported Fire Ant – Chips

We were first clued into the details of this observation by the peculiar crunching noises coming from our kitchen pantry. Upon inspection of the closet […]

June 7, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Gulf Coast Toad – Variations

This series of photographs is meant to illustrate the dramatic range of color variations possible between individual Gulf Coast Toads.

June 5, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Mediterranean Gecko – Up Close

This observation includes some closeup pictures a Mediterranean Gecko. Pay particular attention to the pictures of the gecko’s feet. Geckos have a unique ability to […]

June 4, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

American Coot – Funny Feet

While I was photographing the American Coots at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, some neighborhood kids came along with bread to feed the birds. The various […]

June 2, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Chamberlain Drive Rookery in Carrollton

Dateline – June 2, 2011 The Residents of this quiet suburban neighborhood have a problem. Their peaceful, tree-lined street has been invaded by an army […]

May 30, 2011
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Green Anole – Mating Behavior

I have been finding Green Anoles in my yard for a number of years now. And, each year there seems as if there are more […]

May 28, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – On Dry Land

I actually first discovered this crayfish colony almost a year ago, while visiting a nearby park. At the time I noticed a number of mud […]

May 24, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Texas Brown Tarantula – Close Up

This large male Texas Brown Tarantula was found in my mother’s garage in north Carrollton. The included photographs are intended to provide examples of the […]

May 21, 2011
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Gulf Coast Toad – A Cool Spring Night

I found this Gulf Coast Toad on our front walkway. He had climbed up onto the path from the adjacent landscaping beds. He was sitting […]

May 19, 2011
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Mediterranean Gecko – On the Front Porch

Mediterranean Geckos hide out during the day, and come out at night to hunt for insects. In this case around 10 geckos have congregated around […]

May 18, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Behind Baylor Medical Center

These observations were made in a grassy field behind the Baylor Medical Center (previously the Trinity Medical Center) in Carrollton, Texas. I attracted these two […]

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November 3, 2025, 4:26 am
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Clear sky
51°F
2 mph
Apparent: 46°F
Pressure: 1024 mb
Humidity: 65%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:47 am
Sunset: 5:34 pm
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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
November 3, 2025, 4:26 am
Clear sky
SE
Clear sky
51°F
2 mph
Apparent: 46°F
Pressure: 1024 mb
Humidity: 65%
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:47 am
Sunset: 5:34 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
November 3, 2025
Day
Sunny
SSE
Clear sky
75°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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