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Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Backyard Birds
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are here all year. In fact, there are so many, let’s focus today on those we often seen in our backyard. The link in each description is a link to a “Bird of the Week” article
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Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Beach Birds
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are here all year. In fact, there are so many, let’s focus today on those we often see when we go to the beach. The link in each description is a link to a “Bird of
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SIB Reports: Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
If you’re interested in learning more about Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs you may also be interested in this movie on June 25th. We thought you’d like to know! Scarlet Sky and Blue Blood
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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Anhinga vs Double-crested Cormorant
Anhinga Double-crested Cormorant Anhinga anhinga
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Ask SIB: Why are these bluebird eggs white?
Seabrook Island is fortunate to have many nesting opportunities for Eastern Bluebirds. The golf courses have graciously provided space for nest boxes and they support the maintenance and replacement of the boxes. Individual Seabrookers also provide and monitor boxes. Recently, Glen Cox photographed some fresh eggs in one of his boxes. The eggs being white
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SIB Travels: South Texas
Jennifer Jerome and I (Judy Morr) recently joined Craig Watson and Ventures Birding for 10 days of birding in South Texas. Craig’s twin brother Keith was our second terrific guide. The 800+ miles in the van and an average of 10,000 steps a day meant there were some long days but well worth it. Neither
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Welcome to the world, little Eaglets!
We are happy to announce that Seabrook Island’s Bald Eagle family welcomed two new Eaglets in February! Hatched sometime in February, these little nestlings were cared for daily by mom and dad. We waited until they fledged to reveal their arrival, in order to give this eagle family plenty of privacy. They’ve grown quickly! Juvenile
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Short term rentals: Birding variety
Recently Joleen Ardaiolo sent a text that she had a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak at her feeder. A few minutes later, she reported a male had also visited. This reminded me that now is the time for the birding variety of short term rentals. Rose-breasted Grosbeak appear for just a day or two then head on
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Great Horned Owl families grow by two!
Two Great Horned Owlets were hatched in late winter between two nests on Seabrook Island. And like all young families, the parents have been busy feeding and caring for them around the clock. These little nestlings are helpless when born, covered in white down and completely dependent on mom and dad. But they grow quickly,
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Mission Accomplished…50 States!
Well, we have finally done it! We have now birded in all 50 states and what a thrill it was to complete our journey in Hawaii in March! Hawaii was our 50th state to birdwatch in and Ed’s 50th state to visit. What a great way to end our quest for at least 50 species in each