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Nesting Birds of Seabrook Island – Part I: Cavity Nesters
This blog is a republication of one originally published in 2017. The nest locations may have changed but the types of nests are still relevant so we are republishing without only minimal updates. If you are like many of us, you may have forgotten some of this information or missed it the first time around.
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Join SIB: Bike and Birding the West Ashley Greenway
Tuesday, April 07, 2026 8:00 am – 12:00pmBeyond our Backyard – Biking & Birding the GreenwayLocation: Meet at Parking area for West Ashley Greenway (McLeod Mill Rd. nr. Main Rd./SR S 10-20)Max: 12Cost None for members; $10 donation for guests Trip Leader: Judy Morr Grab your bike and join us as we bike the West Ashley
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Join SIB: Learning Together at Jenkins Point
Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Meet at First Lagoon on left Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests – Priority will be given to prior waitlisted & membersTrip Leader: Judy Morr We’ll be exploring the birds seen along Jenkins Point lagoons and streets, including wading birds, shorebirds, song
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Join SIB: Learning Together at Palmetto Lake
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 8:00am-10:00amLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10 for guests Trip Leader: Judy Morr Register Now Join the Seabrook Island Birders for a leisurely walk around Palmetto Lake. The path around Palmetto Lake is wheelchair navigable and for those walking it will be probably
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SIB Reports: Faith and Feathers
With the start if Lent, I encountered a couple things that talked about birds and faith. I decided to share a few. Submitted by: Judy MorrPhotos provided by ChatGPT
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Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Charlestown Landing
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 — 9:00 am – 12:00 pmBirding at Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteLocation: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate to carpool at 8:00 amMeet at Charles Towne Landing at 9:00 amLunch option after birding: Ms. Rose’s Fine Food and CocktailsMax: 16 Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests;Park Admission: $12
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Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
Sunday February 15, 2026 8:00am – 5:00 pm Great Backyard Bird CountLocation: Various locations around Seabrook IslandMax: 20 No cost to members, $10 to non-members Activity leader: Judy Morr Register Now Connect to Birds, to Nature, and with Each Other! Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join Audubon and SIB, February 13–16, 2026,
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Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Kiawah River Development
Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00am-12:00pmLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at the “bridge” entering the propertyMax: 12 peopleCost None for members; $10 donation for guestsLeader: Judy Morr Register Now Join us for another chance to check out birds that can be found on this varied habitat property. We expect to see a large variety of
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Birders’ reasons to be thankful
Birders have some of their own reasons to be thankful on this special day. An informal survey of some Seabrook Island Birders resulted in a good list. My original plan was to list 10 items but the survey resulted in more than 10. Do you have others to add to the list? The items below
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October Big Day – SIB style
October 11 was October Big Day. This is a day designated by eBird with this stated purpose: Wherever you are on 11 October, take a few minutes to enjoy birds and share what you find on eBird. Participate from anywhere—even from home! By taking part in October Big Day you’re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend