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May 20, 2012
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Brown Garden Snail – Rain

A brief summer rain shower drew out these Brown Garden Snails from the recesses of our front yard’s landscaping. The wet condition gave the snails […]

May 19, 2012
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Little Yellow Butterfly – A Close Look

This Little Yellow Butterfly was observed in The Colony, Texas. County – Denton City – The Colony Date – November 7, 2009 Time of Day […]

May 18, 2012
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Pearl Crescent – Little, Dainty

A Pearl Crescent butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas […]

May 18, 2012
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Big and Bold

A Eastern Tiger Swallowtail photographed in the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 6, […]

May 18, 2012
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White-lined Sphinx Moth – Caterpillar

A White-lined Sphinx Moth caterpillar found in the Joppa Preserve, Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date […]

May 6, 2012
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Common Buckeye – Caterpillar and Butterfly

This observation includes photographs of the Common Buckeye in both its larval stage (caterpillar) and as a butterfly. The pictures were taken on two different […]

May 4, 2012
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Virginia Opossum – Jail Break

This observation took place while I was preparing to photograph a Red-tailed Hawk nest. I photograph the nest on a weekly basis, and I had […]

May 2, 2012
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Texas Rat Snake – Road Crossing

I came across this Texas Rat Snake crossing the road just past the entrance to the Trinity River Audubon Center. The snake was lazily crossing […]

April 24, 2012
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Nutria – The Concrete Pond

This Nutria was observed early one morning swimming in what once was a Beaver Pond. The pond is located under the Standridge Drive bridge in […]

April 14, 2012
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Great Blue Heron – Winter Wader

A Great Blue Heron observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 14, 2012 Time of Day […]

April 11, 2012
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Barred Owl – At Dusk

I observed this Barred Owl as I was exiting the woods along White Rock Creek in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. The owl […]

April 9, 2012
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Crane Fly – What’s Bugging You?

The Crane Fly is a regular pest during the months of February and March in Dallas, Texas. This large insect is sometimes known as the […]

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October 8, 2025, 6:33 am
Mainly clear
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Mainly clear
71°F
0 mph
Apparent: 74°F
Pressure: 1021 mb
Humidity: 78%
Winds: 0 mph NNE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 7:02 pm
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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
October 8, 2025, 6:33 am
Mainly clear
NNE
Mainly clear
71°F
0 mph
Apparent: 74°F
Pressure: 1021 mb
Humidity: 78%
Winds: 0 mph NNE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 7:02 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
October 8, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph NE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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