I prefer to sleep during the day and stay awake at night. Look for me napping on leaves or fronds by the pond in the back of the preserve during the day. At night, you can spot me by the frog calls I make or find me hopping past you.

I prefer to stay in deep burrows during the day, but I become more active at night. When I'm awake, you can find me foraging in the forest litter for small invertebrates.

The best way to find me is to go for a hike in the preserve, keeping your eyes peeled in the sky. Chances are good that the first hawk you see will be a Red-tailed hawk.

You can find me on the bark of trees in the preserve. I might also be on logs or stumps. I'm usually shy and nervous, so if you approach me, I'll often retreat up a tree or make a noisy escape through the leaf litter on the ground.

Find me near the pond in the back of the preserve. I’m often seen basking on emergent vegetation or floating on the water surface.

At the Elm Fork Nature Preserve we have a diverse population of butterflies that grazes the landscape year-round. Many of them can be found in the pollinator garden out in front of the preserve. In other moments, you may find them flying throughout the preserve searching for their next meal.

You can observe these birds year-round at the Elm Fork Nature Preserve, as they are commonly found in North Texas. For the best birdwatching experience, consider visiting during the early morning and late afternoon when many birds are most active.

I prefer a solitary life and usually stay within my own territory. Look for me near the pond in the back of the preserve. You're most likely to spot me just after rain, especially during spring and early summer, when I'm breeding.