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Species of the Week: Great Blue Heron

Scientific name: Ardea herodias The Great Blue Heron is an impressively large gray-blue bird that is sure to grab your attention. They stand at 1 metre tall but only weigh an average of 5-6 pounds because of their hollow bones! … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum The Spotted Salamander is black-gray in colour with vibrant, yellow-orange spots. Along its sides, this salamander can have 11-13 costal grooves. These grooves increase the surface area of a salamander’s skin and allow more water to collect on … Continue reading

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Murphys Point BIOBLITZ 2023

The Murphys Point 2023 BioBlitz will be taking place on Saturday, August 19th. What is a BioBlitz? A BioBlitz is where for a short period of time experts and visitors can work together to record all the plants and wildlife … Continue reading

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