Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Ambystoma maculatum The Spotted Salamander is black-gray in colour with vibrant, yellow-orange spots. Along its sides, this salamander can have 11-13 costal grooves. These grooves increase the surface area of a salamander’s skin and allow more water to collect on … Continue reading →

Hemaris thysbe The hummingbird clearwing is a very unique moth that can be found in Murphys Point! Unlike most moths, the hummingbird clearwing is a diurnal flying moth, meaning that it flies during the day instead of the night like … Continue reading →

Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbirds are a large, olive-brown warbler with a distinctive orange crown that have a very different behaviour to other warblers. Most warblers spend their time up in the treetops feeding, but ovenbirds prefer to spend their time closer … Continue reading →