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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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Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard at Bear Island WMA
Sunday October 19, 2025, 6:00 am– 2:00 pm (sunrise 7:26am)Trip to Bear Island WMALocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office to Car PoolMax: 12Cost: free to members, $10 per guestLeader: Judy Morr If you have never been to Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA), you won’t want to miss this opportunity – it’s well worth…
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Join SIB: Learning Together at Kiawah Preserve
Thursday, October 16, 2025 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah Preserve behind second gate (Blue Heron Observation Tower)Location: Meet at the parking by The Station at Freshfields at 7:30amThere is a limit of only 12 people, in 3 cars. Passes for Kiawah will be obtained the night beforeCost: None for members; $10 donation for guestsLeaders: Judy Morr…
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Join SIB Beyond Our Backyard: Kiawah River Development
Sunday, September 14, 2025 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah RiverLocation: Meet at the “bridge” entering the propertyMax: 12 peopleCost None for members; $10 donation for guestsLeader: Judy Morr 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 birds including…
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Join SIB: Learning Together at Palmetto Lake
Sunday, September 07, 2025 7:30am-9:30amLocation: Meet at Pool end of Lake House parking lotMax: 15Cost: Free for 2025 members, $10 for guestsLeader: Judy Morr Celebrate the beginning of Fall Migration by walking and bird watching around Palmetto Lake located behind the Seabrook Island Lake House! Join the Seabrook Island Birders in search of some warblers…
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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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Join SIB: Sit, Sip, and See – Palmetto Lake
Tuesday, July 15 @ 7:00pmLocation: Picnic Table at the back of Palmetto Lake near the PlaygroundMax: 20Cost: Free for members; $10 donation to SIB for guests Leaders: Judy Morr and Joleen Ardaiolo Register Now! Note: If weather doesn’t cooperate on this evening, we’ll reschedule later in the week so if you are unavailable on Tuesday,…
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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…