Author Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Spring is approaching and some birds are coming back, but this week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is one that never left! The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is one of North America’s most widespread and common birds. Its range covers all of Canada and … Continue reading →

This week we have a bird with a very interesting story. The Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator), North America’s heaviest native bird and largest species of waterfowl, actually almost went extinct in the early 1930s, largely due to hunting (both for … Continue reading →

This week, our #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis). This playful critter is well adapted to its semi-aquatic life — it has short legs with webbed feet, and a long slim body which helps it to swim … Continue reading →