Category Archives: Murphys Point

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 →

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 →