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SIB’s Article for the May Edition of “The Seabrooker”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will enjoy…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Brown Thrasher
Brown Thrasher –Toxostoma rufum L 11.5” WS 13” WT 2.4 oz In the family of Mimidae, they are related to…
Baby Bird Out of Nest
Have you ever found a baby bird on the ground and wondered what to do? Here are a few tips…
We have Purple Martins!
We have Purple Martins! Seabrook Island Birders is excited to announce that a small colony of Purple Martins have discovered…
SIB Bird of the Week – Summer Tanager
If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of a flame-red bird flitting through the treetops in South Carolina’s warmer months, chances…
Happy Mother’s Day from SIB!
Being a mother is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges, but it also comes with great…
SIB Reports: Help wanted siting Painted Buntings
The Town of Kiawah Island recently posted this: HELP WANTED!!!! Look out for Painted Buntings!Last summer, Town biologists, in collaborative…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker – Dryocopus pileatusLength: 15.7 – 19.3″; Wingspan: 26 – 29.5″; Weight: 8.8 – 12.3 oz. This bird is the largest…
SIB Bird of the Week – Chuck-will’s Widow
The Chuck-will’s widow has mottled brown plumage with a buff throat. It features reddish-brown feathers lined with black, and its…
SIB Member Profile: Shar and Alan Fink
Shar and Alan met at a group golf outing in 2019 and shortly thereafter began dating. They joined households in…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Great Egret
The Great Egret, is also known as the White Egret, Common Egret, Great White Egret or the Large Great Egret.…
Happy Easter!
If Easter Eggs are on your mind today, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and complexity of real eggs.…
SIB Reports: Stewards Help Spread the Word About Protecting Shorebirds
n case you missed this article in The Post and Courier, written by SIB member Jeff Dennis, we wanted to…
SIB Reports: Tips to find Nesting Birds in Your Backyard
Have you ever wondered if you have nesting birds in your backyard? If you have a nestbox then you’ve probably…
Backyard Birding at Haulover Rookery
Sunday, May 18th 4:30p – 6:00p The Haul OverLocation: 2445 The Haul OverMax: 20 Cost: None for 2025 members;…
Join SIB: Global Big Day May 10
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am – 8:30 pmGlobal Big Day – Learning Together at various locationsLocation:8:00 am – 10:30 am…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Beidler Forest
Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 am – 2:00 pm (Our walk starts at Beidler at 9:30a)Location: Meet at SI Real…
Join SIB: Bike and Bird the West Ashley Greenway
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 7:00 am – 11:00amBeyond our Backyard – Biking & Birding the GreenwayLocation: Meet at Parking area…
Backyard Birding at Haulover Rookery
Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:30p – 6:00p The Haul OverLocation: 2445 The Haul OverMax: 20 Cost: None for 2025…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday April 21, 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Ocean WindsLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772…
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 will enjoy…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Northern Parula
Northern Parula – Setophaga americanaLength: 4.5″; Wingspan: 7″; Weight: 0.3 oz. Northern Parulas are tiny, dainty birds and one of North…
Seabrook Island Birders Presents Purple Martins and becoming a Purple Martin Landlord
Purple Martins are engaging birds that provide much enjoyment through their social chatter their entertaining flight, and insect-eating habits. Once…
New Experiences at Ocean Winds
Spring has sprung on Seabrook Island and at the Rookery on the Ocean Winds golf course. Every Spring, the Rookery,…
Ask SIB – Why do so many birds have white bellies?
If you pay close attention, you will see this general color pattern in not just birds, but in a wide…
March 21, 2025 recording of the presentation Stephen and Audrey from Birds of Prey Center now available
This Presentation was by Stephen Schabel and Audrey Poplin Ray from the Avian Conservation Center for Birds of Prey when…
A Bird’s Eye View: Slow Birding
If you have an Amazon Alexa device, you already know Alexa is good at suggesting items for you to buy…
You don’t want to miss 30,000 Miles in Search of Godwits – A great video about our presenter
Dr. Bruce Beehler is a Renowned Ornithologist and a broadly Published Author with a wealth of experiences to share. We…
You Don’t Want to Miss…30,000 Miles in Search of Godwits, Also available copies of the presenter’s newest book
Dr. Bruce Beehler is a Renowned Ornithologist and a broadly Published Author with a wealth of experiences to share. We…
SIB – What’s your state bird?
State birds are chosen as symbols to represent the natural heritage and culture of each U.S. state. They are often…
SIB Bird of the Week – Hermit Thrush
Hermit Thrushes are part of a genus (Catharus )that includes four other similar thrushes in North America: the Veery, Swainson’s…
Bird of the week-Meet the Yellow-throated Warbler
The Yellow-throated Warbler, Setophaga Dominica, is a common warbler in this area year round and breeds west to Texas and…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday March 17, 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Ocean WindsLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Red Knot
Red Knot – Calidris canutusLength: 10.5″; Wingspan: 23″; Weight: 4.7 oz. One of the most exciting visitors to our beach March-May are the…
SIB’s Article for the March Edition of “The Seabrooker”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will enjoy…
SIB Member Profile: Bob & Eileen Mercer
Silver Lake Park is a 465 acre wildlife and recreational property in Bucks County, PA. Bucks County is north of…
Birds Eye View: eBird – What is it? And how does it work?
Do you use eBird? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but you’re not really sure how to use it. Most bird…
Update: March 21, 2025 recording of the presentation Stephen and Audrey from Birds of Prey Center now available
Please note prior post was incorrect. This Presentation was by Stephen Schabel and Audrey Poplin Ray from the Avian Conservation…
A Birds Eye View: Birding for Boomers
Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity is a book…
Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Birds we love to hate
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are…
Update: SIB made 2024 a “Big Year”!
At the end of 2022, we challenged our members to make 2023 a “Big Year”. A copy of that original…
You Don’t Want to Miss…30,000 Miles in Search of Godwits….
…….from the Mexican Border to the Arctic Ocean As SIB members and followers, we get to hear so many great…
Avian Influenza and Bird Feeders
Avian Influenza, or bird flu as it’s commonly called, has been a concern since 2022. With recent outbreaks in poultry…
Great Backyard Bird Count: SIB recap
Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) had a good weekend participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The February 14 through…
Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count Totals 2024-2025
On January 3, 2025 the 14th Sea Island Christmas Bird Count (SICBC) commenced with 66 participants (including 9 backyard bird…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
Monday April 7 Time 9:30 am– 12:00 pm Trip to Lighthouse Inlet Heritage PreserveLocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office…
Join SIB for Backyard Birding at Marsh Haven
Backyard Birding at Marsh Haven Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8:30 am- 10:00 Backyard Birding at Marsh HavenLocation: 3032 Marsh HavenMax: …
Bird of the Week … Northern Mockingbird
Well, not sure any of you guessed this, but our 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, had a…
Welcome Spring and our newly arriving birds
The official first day of Spring 2025 is March 20. Meteorologists recognize the first day of spring on March 1…
Join SIB: Learning Together at Palmetto Lake
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 8:00am-10:00amLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2025 members, $10…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard at Magnolia Cemetery and Romney Street Site
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 — 9:30 am – 3:00 pmBirding at Magnolia Cemetery and Romney Street SiteLocation: Meet at Seabrook…
Purple Martin Gourd Raising and Opening Ceremony
It’s February and you might have noticed a new structure at the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center! The new Purple Martin…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard at Kiawah River
Sunday, March 09, 2025 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah RiverLocation: Meet at the “bridge” entering the propertyMax: 12 peopleCost None for…
Join SIB: Learning Together – Jenkins Point
Friday, March 28, 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 amLocation: Meet at First Lagoon on left Cost: Free for…
Join SIB: Learning Together on North Beach
Friday, April 18, 2025 – 9:00am – 11:00 amBirding at North BeachLocation: Meet at Boardwalk # 1 Parking lotMax: noneCost:…
Join SIB: Learning Together on North Beach
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 8:30am – 11:00 amBirding at North BeachLocation: Meet at Boardwalk # 1 Parking lotMax: noneCost:…
Beyond our Backyard – Edisto Nature Trail and Hyde Park Rd
Sunday, April 13, 2025 6:30 am – 12:00 pmWalk starts at Edisto Nature Trail at 7:30am An optional (weather permitting)…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Lovebirds!
Lovebirds. We’ve heard, and used, this term many times in our lives. But who are the real Lovebirds, where do…
The Confusing American Goldfinch
Last year, one of my friends said to me, “I can’t wait for the goldfinches to come back, they’re my…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe – Podilymbus podicepsLength: 13″; Wingspan: 16″; Weight: 16 oz. There are seven species of Grebes, but only four are…
Why Horseshoe Crabs are Important to Seabrook Island Shorebirds
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Speaker: Dr. Daniel SassonAssistant Marine ScientistSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Date: Thursday February 27, 2025,…
Childhood Bird Memories
What are your first memories of birds and did those early memories shape your life in more ways than you…
SIB’s Article for the February Edition of The Seabrooker
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will enjoy…
SIB “Bird of the week”-Brown-headed Cowbird
Brown-headed cowbirds are found in grasslands, woodland edges and residential areas. They are native to North America. They will roost along…
SIB Reports: Falcons being used to discourage neighborhood birds
Everyone with bird feeders at sometime complains about certain birds that seem to keep others away from the feeders. The…
SIB Reports: Average Peak Migration Dates
Who’s ready for spring? Warmer temperatures, longer days, and the excitement of spring migration! Well, exciting to a birder, anyway.…
SIB Presents a Live Presentation of Owls – Rescheduled to March 21, 2025
We want to update all our members and followers on the rescheduling of our Live Presentation of Owls. We have…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalusLength: 31″; Wingspan: 80″; Weight: 152 oz. Seabrook Island residents have a special bond with the Bald…
Presentation of Live Owls
CANCELED Due to hazardous weather, road conditions, and cancellations, we are canceling the Birds of Prey program for Friday, January…
Our feathered friends and snow!
Apparently the birds heard the National Weather Service’s advisory of a Winter Storm Warning and Cold Weather Advisory. On Tuesday,…
Christmas Bird Count – January 2025
If you noticed birders out and about around the island with their binoculars and cameras on Friday, January 3rd, you…
SIB Presents – The Ecological Impact of Horseshoe Crabs and their Importance to Shorebirds in South Carolina
Speaker: Dr. Daniel SassonAssistant Marine ScientistSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Date: Thursday February 27, 2025, 7:00 pmLocation: Lake…
Join SIB: Great Backyard Bird Count
Sunday February 16, 2024 8:00am – 5:00 pmGreat Backyard Bird CountLocation: Various locations around Seabrook IslandMax: 20 No cost to members,…
Reminder – SIB Presents a Live Presentation of Owls – Friday March 21, 2025 Limited Seats Available but now open to Members or Paid Guests
GUESTS ARE WELCOME Speaker: Stephen SchabelVP, Director The Center for Birds of PreyThe Avian Conservation Center/The Center for Birds of…
Why You Should Become a Shorebird Steward Like Me
By Deanna Forsythe During my 30 years of teaching elementary students, one of my favorite subjects to teach was science.…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday March 17, 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Ocean WindsLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard – Bear Island/Donnelly WMA
Saturday, Feb. 22 – 5:30 am– 4:00 pmTrip to Bear Island & Donnelly WMALocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office…
Join SIB: Learning Together on North Beach
Friday February 14, 2025 – 8:30am – 11:00 amBirding at North BeachLocation: Meet at Boardwalk # 1 Parking lotMax: noneCost:…
Trivia: What is a collective of birds called?
Birders have many words not often found in common English conversations. A trick trivia question could be “What is a…
Did you know: Birds molt changing their appearance
I forgot I’d written this in 2023 so when I recently asked myself the question again, I thought it was…
SIB “Birds of the Week” – Marsh Sparrows (Seaside, Saltmarsh & Nelson’s)
Seaside Sparrow – Ammodramus maritimus – L: 6″ WS: 7.5″ Wt: 0.81ozSaltmarsh Sparrow – Ammodramus caudacutus – L: 5.25″ WS: 7″ Wt: 0.67ozNelson’s Sparrow…
“Remote” Birding
When most people think about the hobby of bird watching, they probably envision walks in the woods, beach and parks.…
SIB Explores: Eastern Bird Banding Association Annual Meeting – Kiawah Island
Aaron Given wanted to pass along this potential opportunity for members of Seabrook Island Birders who might be interested. The…
The Majestic White Pelican: Our Huge and Graceful Visitors
When we think of pelicans along South Carolina’s coastline, the iconic Brown Pelican often comes to mind, gracefully diving headfirst…
SIB Bird of the week – Chipping Sparrow
There are so many sparrows on Seabrook Island and they all kinda look the same. Brown!!!! But, we have a…
SIB Reports: 2025 Bird Challenge Calendar
Are you the type of person who needs a little motivation to get you going? Maybe you’d like to sharpen…
SIB’s Article for the January Edition of The Seabrooker
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will enjoy…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Our Nuthatches
At first glance you might mistake a White-breasted Nuthatch for a chickadee with their grey backs, black cap, and white…
Reminder – SIB Presents a Live Presentation of Owls
Register now to reserve a seat before this event is full. Speaker: Stephen SchabelVP, Director The Center for Birds of…
A Nice Ending to a Year of Learning Together on Our Golf Courses
Please come Join us in 2025 On December 16, 2024 our monthly Learning Together on Seabrook Island Golf Courses ended…
A Birder’s Nemesis: Squirrels
When asked, many birders in North America would tell you their common backyard nemesis is the squirrel. Many products have…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker – Picoides pubescens Length: 5.5 – 6.7″; Wingspan: 9.8-11.8″; Weight: 0.7-1.0 oz. The active little Downy Woodpecker is a familiar…
Join SIB – Learning Together on Golf Course – Crooked Oaks
Monday January 20, 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 amBirding on Crooked Oaks Golf CourseLocation: Meet at Island House 3772 Seabrook…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – House Finch vs. Purple Finch
Did you guess House Finch & Purple Finch??? House Finch Carpodacus mexicanus Length: 6″ Wingspan: 9.5″ Weight: 0.74 oz. Purple Finch Haemorhous purpureus…
Join SIB: Learning Together at North Beach
Saturday January 18, 2025, 9:00am – 11:30 amBirding at North BeachLocation: Meet at Boardwalk # 1 Parking lotMax: noneCost: Free…
Correction: Join SIB – Beyond Our Backyard-Botany Bay WMA
Thursday January 16, 2025 7:30am – 2:30pm (roundtrip from Seabrook Island)Leave Seabrook Real Estate: 7:30 amBotany Bay: 9:00 am –…
Join SIB for Backyard Birding at Privateer Creek Rd.
REGISTER Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:00pm – 5:30 Backyard Birding at Privateer Creek Rd.Location: 3274 Privateer Creek Rd.Max: 12Cost: Free for…
SIB’s Article for the December Edition of The Seabrooker
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will enjoy…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from Seabrook Island Birders! May the season bring you many joys and maybe even a few wonderous feathered…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Seabrook Island Birders! Many birders play a New Year’s game called “Bird of the Year.” The…