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Tag: Lesser Scaup

July 7, 2019
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Life by the Lake

March and April 2019 – Dallas County I often assert that quality naturalism and wildlife photography can be accomplished just about anywhere in the Dallas/Fort […]

February 21, 2017
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

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
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

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 […]

January 21, 2015
From the Archives

Deer, Osprey, and the End of the Day

One of the reasons I enjoy the holiday season so much is because the extra time off work allows me just a little more flexibility […]

December 11, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

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 […]

May 7, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Lesser Scaup – Winter Congregation

Lesser Scaups are attractive little ducks that can be found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in the winter. Most, if not all, have left for […]

March 3, 2013
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Lesser Scaup – Males and Females

Male and female Lesser Scaup at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia describes Lesser Scaups in this way: Adults are 38–48 cm (15–19 in) long, […]

November 16, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Lesser Scaup – Punks

We observed these Lesser Scaups at a popular local duck pond. In addition to the scaups, there are Mallards, American Coots, Domestic Ducks, and Geese […]

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 […]

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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 20, 2025, 6:11 pm
Overcast
SSE
Overcast
92°F
2 mph
Apparent: 91°F
Pressure: 1013 mb
Humidity: 35%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:14 am
Sunset: 7:26 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
September 20, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
94°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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