This week, our featured species is the Dot-tailed Whiteface! Pictured here, a male prominently shows off his eponymous white face and yellow dot, near the end of his abdomen. Like all dragonflies, Dot-tailed Whitefaces belong to the Order known as Odonata (Odonates in English) which includes Damselflies and means the “toothed ones” in Latin. Abundant throughout July and August, Dot-tailed Whitefaces are commonly found at Murphys Point, especially while conducting odonate surveys around bogs, marshes, ponds, and lakes with volunteer, Bev Edwards. As a member of the Skimmer (Libellulidae) family, they are often found perched on aquatic vegetation. Interestingly, after a pair of Dot-tailed Whitefaces mate, the male hovers above the female to protect her, ensuring that no other males have the opportunity to mate with her before she has laid his eggs. Come to the park some time to check out what other insects may be flying around!
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MINE TOURS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Yes…there will be Silver Queen Mine Tours this summer!The park is planning to have guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10am. Sundays will feature the regular Open House at the mine (10am to noon). The first tour will be Canada Day (July 1).Registration for all guided tours will open Monday, June 27. Space is limited so you must pre-register at the gatehouse or call 613-267-5060. Registration is not required for the open houses.ALSO!Evening Programs will be Saturday nights, starting in July. The time will change based on our daylight hours.Snake Talks will be every day at 2pm outside the visitor centre, starting Canada Day.Exploration stations, prop tables, and Kids programs will be advertised the week of on our program boards.Stay tuned for a great summer!For the latest information on COVID-19 precautions and available amenities at Murphys Point (services, facilities, attractions) during the 2022 season, be sure to check https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint.
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