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Wind turbines are friendlier to birds than oil-and-gas drilling
A member of Seabrook Island Birders shared this interesting article. Birders get nervous when they see landscapes covered in wind turbines. When the wind gets going, their blades can spin at well over 200km per hour. It is easy to imagine careless birds getting chopped to bits. Campaigners often point to the possibility when opposing
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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Killdeer
Killdeer – Charadrius vociferusLength: 10.5″; Wingspan: 24″; Weight: 3.3 oz. I was birding at a horse pasture and was amazed to discover birds I had been searching for at the shore. They were Killdeer. I discovered that the Killdeer are the least water dependent of all shorebirds and can often be seen in farm fields where
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You can now stream “Learn how to catch a Kiwi and so MUCH MORE….” on SIB’s YouTube Channel
Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) hosted an event on Friday November 10, 2023 featuring Dr. Kristina Ramstad, Associate Professor Vertebrate Biology at the University of South Carolina Aiken speaking about how the geologic history of New Zealand has given rise to a myriad of unusual species that are found nowhere else on Earth. In her
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Ask SIB: Flock of birds at the Inlet
Question:I help out the dolphin education program at the Spit. Across the river at Kiawah’s most eastward point of beach I often see a huge flock of birds. They seem to randomly all lift off and fly a short, low course for just a minute or two and then land back where they started. In
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Bird of the Week … Osprey
I think he’ll be to RomeAs is the osprey to the fish, who takes itBy sovereignty of nature.Coriolanus Act 4 Scene 5 The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is one of the most widely distributed birds in the world, found on all continents except Antarctica. Its breasts and belly are mostly white with some dark speckling; the
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Ask SIB: Why are Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in November?
I think our Eastern Bluebirds are confused? They’ve begun building a nest in their box. I cleaned it out when we returned to SC in mid-October and this week we’ve seen them entering a few times and starting a nest. Any explanation? Nancy Brown, Johns Island, SC Answer: Interesting behavior. “Our” EABL don’t migrate. Others
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SIB “Bird of the Week” – American Robin
American Robin – Turdus migratoriusLength: 10″; Wingspan: 17”.Although generally this bird is thought to be a sign of spring in the more northern sections of North American, during the winter this migratory bird loves to hang in the warmer areas of the South gorging on our berries! The Robin is among the most abundant bird species on the
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Renew or Join SIB for 2024
As of December 1, 2023, Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) has 329 paid 2023 members and we already 127 members who have joined or renewed their SIB membership for 2024. We encourage our former members to renew and new members to join SIB today! These funds will help us continue to offer great programs! SIB membership is
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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Cedar Waxwing
Cedar Waxwing – Bombycilla cedrorumLength: 7.25″; Wingspan: 12″; Weight: 1.1 oz. I just love Cedar Waxwings and they are one of my very favorite birds! They are such a cool looking bird with that sleek brown crest that often lies flat over the back of the head. Waxwings are medium-sized gregarious birds that are silky brownish
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Where did they go?
When I have a day off, I like to grab my camera and binoculars and go birding. Whether it’s to take a few photos for SIB’s social media, or to look for new birds to add to my life list, birding, and bird photography, are my stress relief. But when there are no birds, there