Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Bird of the Month: Bohemian Waxwing

This striking bird is one of the most stunning birds around if you can get a good look at them! Bohemian waxwings are a soft greyish brown colour overall but have beautiful red, yellow and white wing patterns along with … Continue reading

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Bird of the Month: Red Crossbill

As we move closer to winter, many of our birds in the park have left but there are a few hardy species that call Murphys Point home for the winter. For this bird of the month, we will be talking … Continue reading

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Bird of the Month: Marsh Wren

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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