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Tag: Preening

April 3, 2014
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

White-throated Sparrow – Wet Weather

A light rain was falling when I found the pair—a male and a female—of White-throated Sparrows roaming through a small thicket. The two birds were […]

January 24, 2014
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American White Pelican – Winter at White Rock

White Rock Lake and American White Pelicans go together. The big white birds are a fixture on the lake throughout the winter months. They are […]

January 22, 2014
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Blue-winged Teal – Reflections

We have here a couple of female Blue-winged Teal hanging out in a suburban Beaver pond located in a residential subdivision. Wikipedia has this to […]

September 27, 2013
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Northen Mockingbird – Juvenile Preening

A newly independent juvenile Northern Mockingbird preening near Harold Bacchus Park in Frisco, Texas. Observation Details County – Collin City – Frisco Date – Aug […]

June 11, 2013
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Wood Duck – Sunset Bay

Several male Wood Ducks primping and preening at Sunset Bay on White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas. Also in the mix are a number of American […]

February 26, 2013
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Turkey Vulture – Swamp Birds

Turkey Vultures preening and sunning in Arlington, Texas. Observation Details County – Tarrant City – Arlington Date – Feb 3, 2013 Time of Day – […]

December 21, 2012
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Cooper’s Hawk – Preening

A large (likely a female) Cooper’s Hawk preening in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 21, 2012 Time […]

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 8, 2012
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Killdeer – Preening

A Killdeer observed in far southeast Dallas County. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Unincorporated Date – Aug 18, 2012 Time of Day – […]

January 16, 2012
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Mute Swan – New Digs

We observed this solitary Mute Swan at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. While we watched, it spent much of its time preening and primping. Later, […]

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Local Forcast

Dallas, Texas
February 8, 2023, 8:04 am
Showers
NW
Showers
46°F
4 m/s
real feel: 35°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 95%
wind speed: 4 m/s NW
wind gusts: 4 m/s
sunrise: 7:17 am
sunset: 6:05 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast February 8, 2023
day
Rain
Rain
49°F
wind speed: 6 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 9 m/s
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
36°F
wind speed: 4 m/s SSW
wind gusts: 10 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 8, 2023, 8:04 am
Showers
NW
Showers
46°F
4 m/s
real feel: 35°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 95%
wind speed: 4 m/s NW
wind gusts: 4 m/s
sunrise: 7:17 am
sunset: 6:05 pm
© 2023 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast February 8, 2023
day
Rain
Rain
49°F
wind speed: 6 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 9 m/s
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
36°F
wind speed: 4 m/s SSW
wind gusts: 10 m/s
 
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