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September 27, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Gulf Coast Toad – Burrow Digger?

We found several holes like this on the ground under the tree canopy along White Rock Creek this past weekend. We weren’t sure what kind […]

January 26, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Checking the Mail

This observation was made near the US Post Office on North Central Expressway in McKinney, Texas. An adult Coyote was seen sitting in the middle […]

December 17, 2011
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Fox Squirrel – Old Bones

Over the last several weeks this Fox Squirrel has shown an unusual interest in the cow skull mounted at the top of this structure. On […]

November 6, 2011
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Fox Squirrel – Predation

While exploring a local field, I came across this Fox Squirrel carcass laying on the ground. Obviously the victim of predation, it was not clear […]

August 20, 2011
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House Finch – Expanded Range

I believe that the House Finch may be a relative newcomer to the Dallas / Fort Worth Area. I see them all over the place […]

July 23, 2011
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Tragic Death

We came across this unusual and tragic observation at a community park. The park has a network of ponds that people sometimes fish in. Someone […]

July 10, 2011
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Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – Identification

When I first discovered these crayfish I had no idea what species they were. As it turns out, positively identifying invertebrates is often very challenging, […]

July 8, 2011
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American Bullfrog – Texas Sized

I found this American Bullfrog hunkered down under some bushes on the side of my house. It was a surprising find. It is my understanding […]

June 29, 2011
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Gulf Coast Toad – Hibernation’s End

Gulf Coast Toads hunker down in their burrows over the cold winter months. They begin to emerge in early spring.

June 7, 2011
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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
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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 […]

May 13, 2011
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Coyote – Lower Jawbone

Walking through the woods this past weekend we came across this unusual find—a Coyote’s lower jawbone. There were remnants of hair and tissue on the […]

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North Central Texas Wildlife

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Local Forcast

Dallas, Texas
February 4, 2023, 7:10 pm
Clear
SSE
Clear
55°F
5 m/s
real feel: 49°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 66%
wind speed: 5 m/s SSE
wind gusts: 5 m/s
sunrise: 7:20 am
sunset: 6:02 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast February 4, 2023
day
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
58°F
wind speed: 5 m/s S
wind gusts: 12 m/s
night
Mostly clear
Mostly clear
40°F
wind speed: 4 m/s SSW
wind gusts: 8 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
February 4, 2023, 7:10 pm
Clear
SSE
Clear
55°F
5 m/s
real feel: 49°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 66%
wind speed: 5 m/s SSE
wind gusts: 5 m/s
sunrise: 7:20 am
sunset: 6:02 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast February 4, 2023
day
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
58°F
wind speed: 5 m/s S
wind gusts: 12 m/s
night
Mostly clear
Mostly clear
40°F
wind speed: 4 m/s SSW
wind gusts: 8 m/s
 
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