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Tag: Osprey

February 16, 2023
North Texas Parks

Murrell Park on Grapevine Lake

DATELINE -Autumn 2022 The greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is home to a number of wonderful parks. Some of the best are found near our local […]

January 16, 2022
Featured Article

This Place in the Woods – Autumn into Winter

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third article in a three-part series about Dallas/Fort Worth urban wildlife found in the feral and untamed corners of the metroplex. […]

January 1, 2020
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

The Peace of a Cold Morning

Dateline – December 31, 2019 – The Last Hike of the Year My plan was to hike into the Trinity River valley, and setup in […]

November 26, 2019
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

This Place in the Woods – Deep Winter and Early Spring

Have you ever wondered what goes on in that little patch of bottomland woods you pass by everyday on your drive to work? You know […]

March 13, 2019
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

It was Early Morning Yesterday

Denton County – February 13, 2019 It was early morning yesterday, and I was up before the dawn. You see, there is a utility right-of-way […]

June 17, 2018
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

This Past Winter

I’m a little late getting this article online. Summer kinda leap-frogged spring this year and took me by surprise. A late spring cold snap gave […]

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 […]

March 20, 2016
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

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 […]

November 29, 2015
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Feathers for Flight

An interest in birds—like the one we all share—might, quite naturally be expected to lead to a similar curiosity about their feathers. It certainly did […]

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 […]

October 6, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

A Summer of Swainson’s Hawks

It has been a good summer for Swainson’s Hawks. What I mean by that is that I have had the opportunity to observe many more […]

July 22, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

DFW Raptors – Hawks, Falcons, and Eagles

Many people hold a particular fascination with raptors—otherwise known as birds of prey. I know I do. These big, powerful birds inspire us with their […]

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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!

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DFW Metropolitan Area
June 24, 2025, 9:19 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
81°F
2 mph
Apparent: 88°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 65%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:38 pm
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Forecast
June 24, 2025
Day
Partly sunny
SSE
Mainly clear
94°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
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
June 24, 2025, 9:19 am
Clear sky
SSE
Clear sky
81°F
2 mph
Apparent: 88°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 65%
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:38 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
June 24, 2025
Day
Partly sunny
SSE
Mainly clear
94°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 7 mph
 
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