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Why You Should Become a Shorebird Steward Like Me in 2026
By Deanna Forsythe During my 30 years of teaching elementary students, one of my favorite subjects to teach was science. Whether I was teaching children about animals, trees, flowers, weather, or rocks, I always found my students excited to learn. It was the hands-on projects that taught them the most. Like me, you probably have…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – Magnolia Cemetery and Romney Street Site
Thursday, March 5th 8:30 am 3:00 pmBirding at Magnolia Cemetery and Romney Street SiteLocation: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate to carpool at 8:30 amMeet at Magnolia Cemetery at 9:30 amLunch option: tbdAfternoon birding at Romney Street Site Max: 12 Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guestsTrip leaders: Bob Mercer & Jen Jerome REGISTER NOW…
SIB “Bird of the week “ – Blue Jay
This is a common, large songbird known to many people. Blue above and white below, with a prominent crest and a bold black necklace. The wings and tail are barred with black, and it has a bold white wing bar. The black bridle across the face, nape, and throat varies extensively and may help Blue…
SIB Member Profile – Valerie Luzadder
Valerie moved here from Indiana with her husband Patrick in 2017 in search ofbetter weather and new adventures. They were both immediately enthralled withthe wide variety of birds, many of which they had never even heard of or seen! Thefirst purchase they made was a pair of binoculars. Every year, Valerie and Patrick repair and…
Celebrating 10 years of Seabrook Island Birding: A Night to Remember!
On Thursday night, January 29th, members of the Seabrook Island Birders club gathered for a milestone moment – our 10th anniversary celebration. What began as a small group of likeminded people has grown into a vibrant connected community and the energy in the room reflected just how far we’ve come. This event was wonderfully attended,…
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…
SIB Shorebird Steward Training
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 am– 12:00 pmSeabrook Island Shorebird Steward TrainingLocation: Oyster Catcher Community Center Max: None Cost: Free to members and non-members REGISTER NOW The Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards perform a significant service to the shorebirds that visit or nest on Seabrook Island. No special skills are needed to be a…
Join SIB – Beyond our Backyard-Bear Island and Donnelly WMA
Saturday, Feb. 21, 5:30 am– 4:00 pmTrip to Bear Island & Donnelly WMALocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office to Car Pool at 5:30 am (Meet at Mary’s Pond at 7:00 am) Trip Leader: Bob MercerMax: 10 Cost: Free to members, $10 per guest REGISTER NOW…
Purple Martins will return soon!
Purple Martins are starting to leave their wintering grounds and are headed our way! Purple Martins (PUMA) migrate from North America to spend the winter in South America, primarily in the Amazon Basin, with the majority heading to Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and surrounding countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. They undertake this long journey to…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Semipalmated Plover
If you’re out on Seabrook Island’s North Beach in winter, there’s a good chance you’ll spot a Semipalmated Plover mixed in with other shorebirds. As with many shorebirds, they can be tricky to identify, so here are some traits to look for. Semipalmated Plovers are small, compact shorebirds. They have a short, stubby bill, a…
