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Watch this space for summer 2025 activities!For information about amenities at Murphys Point (services, facilities, attractions) during the 2025 season, be sure to check https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint.
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Category Archives: Species of the Week
Species of the Week: The Common Loon
#SpeciesOfTheWeek is back with an iconic Ontario species. Known for its majestic plumage and unique, mournful call, the Common Loon (Gavia immer) is seen on lakes throughout Ontario. Adult loons are long-bodied, large-billed, and have a distinctive checkerboard striped collar. … Continue reading
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
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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