Wildlife of Turtle Creek – Turtle Creek Conservancy

Turtle Creek Park is a lively ribbon of green running through central Dallas. The mix of mature trees, open lawns, native plantings, and a spring-fed creek creates pockets of habitat that support a surprising amount of wildlife—right in the heart of the city.

Please enjoy photos of Turtle Creek Park’s Ouasis taken by Rick Turner

Turtle Creek Park's Namesake Residents

Turtle Parade in Turtle Creek

Turtle Talks in Turtle Creek

Turtle Stacking in Turtle Creek

Turtles in Love in the Creek

Turtles along the Spillway of Turtle Creek

Sweatheart Turtles in Turtle Creek

Basking Turtle In Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek Park's Avian Residents

White crane Taking FLight

Northern Cardinal in Turtle Creek

Woodie Duck in Turtle Creek

White Egret taking Flight

Egret in Flight

White Breasted Goose in Turtle Creek

Momma Mallard with her Ducklings

Spring Mallard with Ducklings

Busy Momma Mallard

Egret, turtles, and azelas Surround the Fountain

Night Heron in Turtle Creek

Mallard Family

Egert Resting in Tree

Egret Drinking in Turtle Creek

cormarants swimming in Turtle Creek

Night Heron in Turtle Creek

Duck Family Gathering

Cardinal Resting in Turtle Creek

Cardinal Taking Refuge in the Fall

Photo by Rick Turner — Cardinal Taking Refuge in the Fall Photo by Rick Turner

Turtle Creek Park's Pollenators

Butteryfly Resting in Turtle Creek

Dragonfly Restiing of Texas Wildflower

Red Dragonfly In Turtle Creek

Monarch Butterly Relaxing in Texas Wildflowers

Turtle Creek Park's Vibrant Foliage

Fallen Leaves in Turtle Creek

Fallen Leaves in Turtle Creek

Post Oak in the Fall of Turtle Creek

Texas Wildflowers of Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek in the Fall