Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Introducing the Friends Summer Students

Introducing the 2022 Friends of Murphys Point Park Students: Adam, Alexia, and Claire! Stay tuned to see what we’re up to in the park this summer!

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Species of the Week: The Northern Saw-whet Owl

The #SpeciesOfTheWeek this week is the Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus). The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a small owl (about the size of an American Robin) that does not exhibit sexual dimorphism: both males and females are approximately 18-21 cm … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The White-tailed Deer

The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is our focus for this week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek. An extremely common mammal at Murphys Point, members of the White-tailed Deer population are often spotted by visitors to the park. Although they make for a cool sighting, … Continue reading

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