Category Archives: Murphys Point

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 →

Scientific name: Peromyscus maniculatus It was a few weeks ago, during one of our Silver Queen Mine open houses, that we opened up one of the miner’s storage trunks to find a family of three little deer mice curled up … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Aminita muscaria The Fly Agaric Mushroom is an extremely poisonous mushroom that is easily identified by its bright red or yellow cap with white textured spots. You may recognize the red-capped Fly Agaric as the most popular representation … Continue reading →