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Advice on finding an Injured Bird
One recent morning at around 10am, I was sitting on a screened-in-porch listening to the birds with my aunts, Nancy and Flo, when I saw, and heard, a dark shape hit the screen door into the porch. I got up to check what it was, first checking the area immediately in front of the door,…
Update: Let’s make 2023 a “Big Year” for SIB!
At the end of 2022, we challenged our members to make 2023 a “Big Year”. A copy of that original post is below. With the year half over, we wanted to give you an update. If you have forgotten to share a list from earlier this year, you can still do so at any time.…
In search of a Northern Bobwhite
In late April, a Northern Bobwhite was reported at CawCaw. It is the only quail native to the eastern U.S., where populations are declining sharply. The All About Birds site states “Despite their sharp population decline, it’s still possible to find Northern Bobwhite in fields, rangelands, and open forests over much of their range.” This…
SIB Travels: 10 days in the Northeast – a graduation & birding!
On May 10 we set out for Boston and the graduation of our granddaughter from Emerson College. What a great time to travel north, the peak of warbler migration! And what a great way to combine family and birds. Our first stop was in Lebanon County, PA and a rare Common Shelduck which is native to…
SIB Travels: Birding for Warblers
On April 22 2023, while eating dinner with friends at the Seabrook Island Club where we talked about our great trip to Panama, the question was asked, “What’s next?” Eileen popped up with conviction, “Magee Marsh in Ohio.” Magee Marsh hosted the annual Greatest Week of Birding festival from May 5 to May 14, 2023.…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Gulls vs. Terns
If you guessed GULLS vs. TERNS, you are correct! All those birds on the beach – it’s very confusing. To make things a bit clearer, let’s discuss two very common and very similar groups: terns and gulls. What they are NOT are those little birds that run along the edge of the water, or the…
Best Bird Dads – Happy Father’s Day from SIB!
As I sit in my favorite “office” writing this (which is our screened porch, overlooking our back yard and feeders), I can’t help but notice a male Eastern Bluebird. He’s flying back and forth, from the trees to the nest box we added this year. He’s definitely working overtime, delivering food to his hungry family.…
Ask SIB: Can birds choke on large food?
Question: I recently encountered a dead Laughing Gull on the beach with a fish in it’s mouth. Could have he choked on this? I’ve seen birds eating extremely large items without any apparent problem. Response: A Google search didn’t result in many responses. When humans choke, it’s because food (often poorly chewed) gets lodged in…
SIB Travels: To the Land Down Under – Part 1
Our members love birds and love to travel! We love to feature stories and photos from our members throughout the year so you can “Travel with SIB.” Let us know if you have a story you’d like to share about your travels! Recently, Jennifer Jerome returned to Australia. Her trip was so packed with good…
Healing Power of Nature
Dick Wildermann, one of the original members of the Seabrook Island Birders (SIB), recently wrote a short story about a little bird and a boy in a park, and the healing power of nature. It’s called Little Bird Park and you can read it here. About the Author: After serving as a U.S. Naval Aviator…