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Tag: Roaming

August 13, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Coyote – Second Look

I got the drop on this young Coyote as I exited the woods at Harold Bacchus Park in Frisco, Texas. The Coyote had his back […]

August 12, 2013
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Wild Turkey – Thriving

In 2005 Wild Turkeys were reintroduced into North Texas. The area around the Lake Lewisville dam known as LLELA (Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area) is […]

August 2, 2013
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Diamond-backed Water Snake – Five Mile Creek

We found this small, juvenile Diamond-backed Water Snake lounging at the bottom of the clear water in Five Mile Creek. We quickly scooped him up […]

August 1, 2013
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Coyote – Field Crossing

A large Coyote crossing a field near the intersection of Spring Creek Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. Wikipedia says this about […]

July 29, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Lark Sparrow – Ridge Patrol

A Lark Sparrow patrolling along a ridge in a new subdivision in central Denton County. Observation Details County – Denton City – Little Elm Date […]

July 27, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Fox Squirrel – Descent

A Fox Squirrel descending a tree head-first at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: Food habits of […]

July 26, 2013
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Brown Thrasher – Arbor Hills

This Brown Thrasher was photographed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, Texas. County – Denton City – Plano Date – Apr 20, 2013 […]

July 23, 2013
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Ornate Box Turtle – Making an Appearance

This important find was reported to me by Rick Joosten. Rick found and photographed this Ornate Box Turtle on the grounds of the Arbor Hills […]

July 18, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Spotted Gar – The Shallows

These pictures are from Lake Ray Hubbard. Back during the spring, the water level in this part of the lake varied widely from week to […]

July 16, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Separate Ways

NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Last week it appeared as […]

July 12, 2013
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Western Kingbird – Meadow

A Western Kingbird photographed in a meadow near the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – […]

July 11, 2013
Chris Jackson's DFW Urban Wildlife

Bobcat – Neighborhood Stroll

This Bobcat sighting was reported by one of our Carrollton readers. The encounter occurred around 4:15pm as the reporter was leaving her house for an […]

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October 7, 2025, 7:50 am
Clear sky
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Clear sky
69°F
0 mph
Apparent: 78°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 56%
Winds: 0 mph ESE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 7:03 pm
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Windgusts: 4 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
October 7, 2025, 7:50 am
Clear sky
ESE
Clear sky
69°F
0 mph
Apparent: 78°F
Pressure: 1015 mb
Humidity: 56%
Winds: 0 mph ESE
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 7:03 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
October 7, 2025
Day
Cloudy
NE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph NE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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