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Nesting Birds of Seabrook Island – Part II: Non-cavity Nesters
Spring is in the air and the birds are busy building nests and raising their young. The post below was originally distributed in 2017. Like many things we knew (or missed) years ago, it’s good to repeat some information. *************************************************** Last week we discussed cavity nesters; this week we’ll write about the great variety of…
SIB’s Article for the April Edition of “The Seabrooker”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you’ll enjoy The Seabrooker’s April 2026 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a full page article on page 8.
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Barn Swallow
The most widespread and abundant swallow in the world. Barn Swallows dart gracefully over fields, barnyards, and open water in search of flying insect prey, often cruising low, just a few inches above the ground or water. Blue above, tawny below, with a deeply forked tail that streams out behind this agile flyer and sets…
SIB Member Profile – Gina Sanders
Gina was born and raised in upstate South Carolina. As a child she enjoyed being outdoors, and had a soft spot for all animals and wildlife. She was always intrigued by birds and learned to identify a few of the common backyard birds by watching them at her grandmother’s feeders. Fast forward to her college…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Edisto Nature Trail
Sunday, April 12, 2026 6:30 am – 12:00 pm (Walk starts at Edisto Nature Trail at 7:30a) An optional (weather permitting) drive down Hyde Park Road is planned for the return driveLocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office to Carpool to Edisto Nature Trail (Google maps says 50 minute drive) …
Rare Birds in South Carolina – Are There More Rare Birds Now? More Birders? Sparrows, Shorebirds, Seabirds, and Songbirds – Bird Every Bird!
Another group of birds that wintered in significant numbers this past year here were many of the sparrows. Many of these sparrows are known from the state, yet primarily in the Midlands or upstate, and in much lower numbers. However, I believe due to the extended harsh winter conditions in Canada and the northern US,…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Lighthouse Inlet
Thursday April 9 8:30am – 12:00pmTrip to Lighthouse Inlet Heritage PreserveLocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office to Carpool at 8:30 am (Meet at Lighthouse Inlet at 9:30am)Max: 10 Cost: free to members, $10 per guest Leader : Jen Jerome Join SIB for a Beyond…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Northern Parula
If you read our recent blog about spring arriving birds, you already read a little bit about Northern Parulas. When we hear their distinctive song we know spring is here! This weekend, all around the island, I heard a few Northern Parulas – they have arrived! As Judy mentioned in the spring blog, these beautiful…
Rare Birds in South Carolina – Are There More Now, or Does It Seem Like There Are More Rare Birds Than in Previous Years? If So, Why?
No doubt there has been a flurry of rare birds showing up in South Carolina locally and in the Lowcountry lately. Some notable species are the Burrowing Owl at Fort Sumter, Trumpeter Swan near Spartanburg, Snail Kite recently at Santee Coastal Reserve, Glaucous Gull at Deveaux Bank, Pacific Loon on Lake Murray, Ross’s Goose at…
Seabrook Island Birders Presents
New Recordings Available The following new programs recordings are now available. Janet Thibault “Shorebird Celebrities: Connecting Through Stories” Presented February 2, 2026 Chris Crolley “Deveaux Bank: Creating the Connection” Presented March 23, 2026
