Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

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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Species Of The Week: Deerfly

Scientific name: Chrysops cincticornis As the summer season comes to an end, we have a species to look back on that you might have enjoyed in the park (or not). Although deer flies can be annoying, you may not have … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: Great Blue Heron

Scientific name: Ardea herodias The Great Blue Heron is an impressively large gray-blue bird that is sure to grab your attention. They stand at 1 metre tall but only weigh an average of 5-6 pounds because of their hollow bones! … Continue reading

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