Category Archives: Murphys Point

Scientific name: Lithobates clamitans Listen when you are near permanent wetlands at night and you just might hear the call of the Green Frog, which is popularly compared to the sound of a loose banjo string. The call of the … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Scolopax minor The American Woodcock is a pudgy little shorebird with many distinctive features. Their long bill is used to probe for insects, which make up a large component of the bird’s diet. Their eyes are set further … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Hyalophora cecropia The Cecropia Moth is the largest moth species in North America, so you can imagine our surprise when we found it resting on the the staff house porch! The wingspan of the Cecropia Moth ranges from … Continue reading →