Author Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Scientific name: Scolopax minor The American Woodcock is a pudgy little shorebird with many distinctive features. Their long bill is used to probe for insects, which make up a large component of the bird’s diet. Their eyes are set further … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Hyalophora cecropia The Cecropia Moth is the largest moth species in North America, so you can imagine our surprise when we found it resting on the the staff house porch! The wingspan of the Cecropia Moth ranges from … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Inonotus obliquus This week we turn our focus to the fungi kingdom. The fungus pictured above is Chaga, a parasitic species that grows from trees and forms this large, burnt-looking conk. Chaga is most typically found on birch … Continue reading →