Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Bird of the Month: Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated woodpeckers are a large, striking birds that stand out in a forest any time of year. Being about the size of a crow, black and white with a bright red crest, there’s not much a pileated woodpecker can be … Continue reading

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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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