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SIB – Bird of the Week -Great Blue Heron
The Great Blue Heron is a huge and gray bird, with massive bill, black crown stripe on whitish head. It is the largest Heron in North America. They stand up to 5 feet fall and have a wingspan of 6.5 feet. Exactly 39-52″ (99-132 cm). W. 5’10 (1.8 m). The wing shape is Broad, Fingered,…
Ask SIB: What kind of hawk?
Question: This guy was taking a bath in our driveway this morning. We are thinking a Cooper’s Hawk, can you confirm? Lisa and Jeff Caporossi Answer: It is really nice to have a clear video to study! Let us work through the mental steps to sort out the identification. The two most common types of…
SIB -BIRD OF THE WEEK -Tricolor Heron
The Tricolor Heron can range in size from 25-30″ (64-76 cm). W. 3’2 (97 cm). Dark blue upperparts contrast with white belly and white stripe up fore neck. Base of bill and bare face skin are yellowish at most seasons, bright blue in breeding season. Slender shape makes this species look even longer-billed and longer-necked…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Little Blue Heron
Little Blue Heron – Egretta caeruleaLength: 22-29”; Wingspan: 40”Below is a confusing bird to identify. It’s a Little Blue Heron in what is called “first year” plumage. When a Little Blue is immature (i.e., during the year in which it is born), it is totally white. Until a birder has mastered the characteristics of our local white egrets,…
What was your “Spark Bird?”
There’s a funny saying making the rounds on Facebook about birders. It says, “One minute you’re young and cool, and the next minute you’re reading Amazon reviews on birdseed!” I don’t know about that, I think birders are still pretty cool, but we do like a good deal on bird seed. But how did we…
A Sunday Morning with Swallow-tailed Kites
As a resident of upstate South Carolina (when not at Seabrook), I try to take advantage of local birding opportunities and participate in outings with the Greenville County Bird Club when we’re at home. We also stay connected through email and social media, where members of the group share sightings and photos of unusual or…
SIB – Bird of the week – Cooper’s Hawk
Accipiters are a category of hawk. Accipiters are defined as short-winged hunters, with relatively long legs and tails, which are extremely adept at high speed attacks on small birds and mammals — often from concealed perches. Ambush is their forte. One of these is the Cooper’s Hawk, which is common on Seabrook Island. The bird…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove – Zenaida macrouraLength: 9″- 12″; Wingspan: 17″-19″; Weight: 4-6 oz. Mourning Doves are one of the most recognized birds in North America and can be found all across the continent. Their distinctive cooing sound can be heard throughout the day and lends a sense of peaceful calm to the backyard. A graceful, slender-tailed…
2024 SI Eastern Bluebird Trail Season
The beauty and vitality of Eastern Bluebirds depends on the efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers who monitor and protect their nesting sites. In this blog, we shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes who play a crucial role in conserving Eastern Bluebirds and share their inspiring stories. Our Eastern Bluebird Trails on Seabrook…
Birds and Hurricanes
All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as she marches her way toward Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The forecast tells us we’ll be on the east side of the storm as it tracks through, which translates to the windy and rainy side. Up to 10″ of rain and wind gusts to 80 mph are being…
