Category Archives: flora and fauna

Bird of the Month: Marsh Wren

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Friends of Murphys Point

This small brown bird with light breast and thin bill lives in marshes and can be seen hopping in and amongst the reeds. The scientific name (Certhia palustris) translates to leaping through marshy shrubs! Because they like to hide away … Continue reading →

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Register for Geoheritage Tour Today!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

On Saturday, Oct. 25 we have our fundraising Geoheritage Tour. Those people who drive by rock cuts on the Canadian Shield on a daily basis will be astounded by their story and their up-close beauty. Same goes for the landscaped rocks … Continue reading →

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Would you like to try a “Telemetry Tour”?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

There is some exciting research happening at Murphys Point, thanks to funding received by the Friends of Murphys Point Park. In 2013, the Friends received a two-year Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Project grant related to Gray Ratsnake stewardship and … Continue reading →