Author Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Great Day for an AGM! (And a wander in the woods)

Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting today (April 23, 2023) at the Lally Homestead. It was great to see so many members and so much interest in becoming involved with the Board! Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: Fallfish

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis). Fallfish are one of the largest minnow species in North America, reaching over 40cm in length. Often mistaken for Creek Chub, the body of an adult is olive to golden-brown with dorsal … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The Spring Peeper

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is Ontario’s smallest, but loudest, frog. Spring Peepers are under 4 cm in length, a bit smaller than other chorus frogs. The Latin name, Pseudacris crucifer, means cross-bearer and refers to their distinctive X-shaped mark on the … Continue reading

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