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Tag: The Colony

December 22, 2012
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Mourning Dove – Mesquite Tree

A Mourning Dove observed in The Colony, Texas Observation Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Nov 7, 2009 Time of Day […]

December 14, 2012
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White-tailed Deer – Near Schiff Lake

White-tailed Deer near Schiff Lake in The Colony, Texas. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about White-tailed Deer: The white-tailed deer is highly variable […]

December 9, 2012
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White-tailed Deer – By a Flooded Creek

A white-tailed Deer next to flooded Indian Creek in The Colony, Texas. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about White-tailed Deer: Deer have dichromatic […]

November 24, 2012
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Northern Mockingbird – Turn Around

A Northern Mockingbird observed in The Colony, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Nov 7, 2009 Time of Day […]

August 20, 2012
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Halloween Pennant – On Display

This interesting looking dragonfly was observed near a small lake in The Colony, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – […]

August 15, 2012
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Robber Fly – Grabbed Grasshopper

Robber Fly (likely a Microstylum morosum) with a grasshopper. Both of these insects are very large. I spotted this Robber Fly as he flew across […]

June 29, 2012
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Funnel Weaver – Trap!

These Funnel Weaver spiders (probably Agelenopsis naevia) were photographed in The Colony, Texas. Their numerous web funnels practically covered the ground in some places. Funnel […]

June 29, 2012
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Superb Green Cicada – The Buzz

This Superb Green Cicada was recorded in The Colony Texas. This large, noisy insect is part of a group of cicadas known as Dog-day Cicadas. […]

June 29, 2012
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Paper Wasp – Drinking

Paper Wasps observed drinking while suspended on the water’s surface by water tension. These photgrahs were taken in The Colony, Texas at a location in […]

June 19, 2012
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Turkey Vulture – Overlook

This Turkey Vulture was observed in the far southeast corner of The Colony, Texas. Observations Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – […]

June 18, 2012
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Familiar Bluet – Interrupted

I didn’t realize what I had with these pictures until I got home and had a better look at them. The pictures are of damselflies […]

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 […]

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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 11, 2025, 5:04 am
Clear sky
E
Clear sky
63°F
0 mph
Apparent: 69°F
Pressure: 1019 mb
Humidity: 60%
Winds: 0 mph E
Windgusts: 2 mph
Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 6:58 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
October 11, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SE
Overcast
89°F
Winds: 2 mph SE
Windgusts: 2 mph
 
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