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Scientific name: Vanessa atlanta The Red Admiral is one of many beautiful butterfly species that can be found in Murphys Point. This medium-sized butterfly is recognized most easily by the red – orange bands across its wings. As it is … Continue reading →

It’s time for another #SpeciesOfTheWeek posting, and another discussion of the extraordinary nature of dragonflies – specifically, the Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia). This photo is of a mature male Common Whitetail, easily recognized by the thick, white abdomen (tail). The … Continue reading →

This week we’re taking a look at the Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula). As members of the family Icteridae (Greek for “Jaundiced Ones”), Orioles are closely related to New World blackbirds, meadowlarks, and grackles. These migratory birds spend their summers in … Continue reading →