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Memorial Day: Honoring the Carrier Pigeon
Today is Memorial Day. And on this special day we honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. In addition to human soldiers, millions of animals have been pressed into military service throughout history, serving as beasts of burden, scouts, messengers, and combatants. The heaviest losses occurred during…
Seabrook Island Birders Supporting Conservation Education for the Next Generation
As Seabrook Island Birders continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on the programs and outreach that continue to inspire birdwatching, learning, and conservation. This milestone year has also given rise to a new philanthropic effort focused on supporting youth education, allowing your membership dues to extend our impact well beyond…
Preventing Bird Collision with Glass Windows
We have so much natural beauty on Seabrook Island and, naturally, we want large unobstructed windows in our homes so that we are able to enjoy that beauty and our wildlife at all times. Unfortunately, these windows are a constant danger to the birds that we love seeing and have lured to our yards with…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-breasted Chat
This week we look at a bird that can be hard to find, the Yellow-breasted Chat. Even though it’s widespread throughout our area during spring/summer breeding season, their habit of skulking in dense thickets makes it a challenge to locate. You’ll have the most success looking (or listening) for them when the male performs his…
Join SIB: Learning Together – Purple Martins at the Equestrian Center
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 7:30am-9:00amLocation: Meet at the Purple Martin Housing at the Equestrian CenterMax: 10Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10 for guests Trip Leader: Jen Jerome REGISTER NOW Beginning last year Seabrook Island Birders established Purple Martin Housing at the Seabrook Island Equestrian center. We were extremely fortunate enough to have our gourds accepted and…
Red Knot Tracking Update 5: 2025 Wrap-Up
Hello Red Knot Trackers, Migration is once again upon us! Red Knots are on the move, and significant numbers have returned to stopover sites along the southeast US coast. We’ll soon share exciting news about our 2026 tracking project, but first, let’s look back at last year’s Red Knot tracking efforts. Here’s a recap of…
SIB’s “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-throated Warbler
The Yellow-throated Warbler, Setophaga Dominica, is a common warbler in this area year round and breeds west to Texas and north as far as Illinois. They are part of the family of Wood Warblers, or Parulidae. If you are lucky enough to spot this stunning warbler, it is an easy bird to identify. It has…
Happy Mother’s Day from SIB!
Being a mother is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges, but it also comes with great reward. Mother’s Day is a time to honor all mothers and recognize the love, care, and work they put into raising their children. Being a bird mom also has its challenges. They too put in…
Seabrook Island Birders Focus on Deveaux
In April, Seabrook Island Birders welcomed Captain Chris Crolley as our guest lecturer. Chris is the leader of Coastal Expeditions and its first employee. Over 30 years, he expanded the company across several South Carolina coast locations. Since founding Coastal Expeditions Foundation in 2018, his work has focused on the foundation. To learn more about…
Recording of Matt Lerow Presentation on Red-cockaded Woodpecker Now Available
Learn all about the Red-cockaded Woodpecker from Matt Lerow’s great presentation. One of the great things you will learn is that the Red-cockaded woodpecker was listed as endangered in 1970 and was among the first species protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Following over 50 years of conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
