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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
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A Birds Eye View: The Feather Detective
The Feather Detective by Christopher Sweeney is a unique blend of mystery, memoir, and ornithology. One doesn’t usually think of feathers in the same context of murder and mayhem, but “The Miss Marple of Eiderdown” was often the key to solving crimes and the causes of accidents. Roxie Laybourne, born in 1910 in NC, defied
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A Birds Eye View: That Last Carolina Summer
That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White is a good summer read. The publisher’s description calls it A Gripping Southern Tale of Sisterhood, Secrets, and the Haunting Power of the Past. Most of the book is set in Mt. Pleasant with accurate descriptions of the marsh, pluff mud and South Carolina summer weather. As a
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Welcome Summer and our Summer Birds
Happy Summer! Like us, many birds avoid the summer sun by limiting daytime activity. These birds will forage in the early morning, evening or throughout the night so they can conserve energy and rest during the warmest times of day. You can plan your birding activities to coincide with the birds schedules. SIB’s “Sit, Sip