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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Red-winged Blackbird
For years I’ve been noticing smaller birds like Chickadees, Titmice and Wrens mob larger birds like Crows and Blue Jays, and medium size birds such as Mockingbirds, Blue Jays and Crows mob larger birds like Hawks and Owls if they encroach into their territory. Just the other morning Blue Jays were causing a complete ruckus…
Ask SIB – Where do baby birds go after they fledge?
I was visiting my aunt recently and we got into a conversation about her bluebirds. Her bluebird pair was about to fledge their second brood for the summer. The more we talked, the more questions came up. Where do they go after they leave the nestbox? Do they come back to the nestbox to sleep?…
SIB’s Article for the July Edition of “The Seabrooker”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you’ll enjoy The Seabrooker’s July 2026 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a full page article on page 12, “How Birds Deal with Summer Heat”.
Happy Semiquincentennial!
Today the United States marks its Semiquincentennial—a massive milestone celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From historic tall ship flotillas in New York Harbor to record-breaking fireworks on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., our nation honors the ideas, struggles, and symbols that shaped our identity. But while we honor…
SIB Travels: The SE Arizona Birding Festival!
As a follow-up to our recent blog of road trip and travel ideas, we felt this was the perfect time to republish this excellent blog written by Aija and Ed Konrad in 2024. Enjoy! On August 6-9, 2024, Ed and I attended the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival in Tucson, presented by Tucson Audubon Society. It was our…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Brown Thrasher
Brown Thrasher –Toxostoma rufum L 11.5” WS 13” WT 2.4 oz In the family of Mimidae, they are related to other frequent visitors to Seabrook Island, the Northern Mockingbird and Gray Catbird. Brown Thrashers are fairly large, slender songbirds with long proportions—the legs are long and sturdy, and the bill is long and slightly downcurved.…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Least Tern
Least Tern – Sternula antillarumLength: 9″; Wingspan: 20″; Weight: 1.5 oz. The Least Tern arrives on Seabrook Island in mid-April each year. It is the smallest tern in North America. Look for a small, graceful tern with a black cap, white forehead, and yellow bill. Their legs are yellow. Like most other terns, they plunge dive for small fish. You…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday June 15, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Crooked OaksLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455 for ride along the golf course in golf cartsMax: 24 (If all seats in golf carts are used)Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests – Priority will be…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Kiawah River Development
Sunday, June 7, 2026 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at Kiawah Town Hall and car pool to Kiawah RiverMax: 12 people in 4 vehiclesCost None for members; $10 donation for guestsTrip Leader: Judy Morr Register Now We have another chance to check out birds that can be found on this varied habitat property but…
Beyond Our Backyard: Hampton Park and White Point Gardens
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm – 7:00pmUrban Birding: Hampton Park and White Point GardensLocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office to Carpool at 2:00 pm (Meet at Hampton Park at 3:00pm)Max: 12 Cost: free to members, $10 per guest Leader : Judy Morr Join…
