Seabrook Island Birders Latest Blogs
SIB Travels: The SE Arizona Birding Festival!
As a follow-up to our recent blog of road trip and travel ideas, we felt this was the perfect time…
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…
Summer Birding – Road Trips and Travel Ideas
Summer vacation season is in full swing, and perhaps you’re getting the urge to wander, to hit the open road…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Least Tern
Least Tern – Sternula antillarumLength: 9″; Wingspan: 20″; Weight: 1.5 oz. The Least Tern arrives on Seabrook Island in mid-April each year. It is…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday June 15, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Crooked OaksLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772 Seabrook…
SIB’s Article for the June 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…
Slow Birding at the Crab Dock/Boat Ramp
Friday, June 12, 2026 9:00a-10:00aSlow Birding at Boat Ramp/Crab DockLocation: 1201 Creek Watch TrMax: 12Cost: Free for members; $10 donation…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Prothonotary Warbler
If you’ve visited any swampy woodland habitats recently you may have seen a flash of yellow darting around the trees.…
Learning Together: Palmetto Lake Breeding Survey
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pmLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10…
Ask SIB: What is this Painted Bunting doing?
Question: Recently I was walking on Boardwalk 5 and saw this male Painted Bunting fluttering on the boardwalk. A female…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Kiawah River Development
Sunday, June 7, 2026 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at Kiawah Town Hall and car pool to Kiawah RiverMax:…
Did you know: Being a baby bird is tough
Nest types, feeding baby birds, keeping the nests clean have all been fun topics discussed in recent weeks. But life…
Beyond Our Backyard: Hampton Park and White Point Gardens
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm – 7:00pmUrban Birding: Hampton Park and White Point GardensLocation: Meet at SI Real Estate Office…
Memorial Day: Honoring the Carrier Pigeon
Today is Memorial Day. And on this special day we honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while…
Seabrook Island Birders Supporting Conservation Education for the Next Generation
As Seabrook Island Birders continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on the programs and outreach…
Preventing Bird Collision with Glass Windows
We have so much natural beauty on Seabrook Island and, naturally, we want large unobstructed windows in our homes so…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-breasted Chat
This week we look at a bird that can be hard to find, the Yellow-breasted Chat. Even though it’s widespread…
Join SIB: Learning Together – Purple Martins at the Equestrian Center
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 7:30am-9:00amLocation: Meet at the Purple Martin Housing at the Equestrian CenterMax: 10Cost: Free for 2026 members,…
Red Knot Tracking Update 5: 2025 Wrap-Up
Hello Red Knot Trackers, Migration is once again upon us! Red Knots are on the move, and significant numbers have…
Join SIB: Sit, Sip and See at Palmetto Lake
Sunday, May 24 @ 6:30pmLocation: Picnic Table at the back of Palmetto Lake near the PlaygroundMax: 20Cost: Free for members;…
Beyond our Backyard: Birding at The Gathering Ground
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30am – 10:30am Location: 4360 Betsy Kerrison Rd. Max: 15 Cost: None for 2026 members; $10…
SIB’s “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-throated Warbler
The Yellow-throated Warbler, Setophaga Dominica, is a common warbler in this area year round and breeds west to Texas and…
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…
Did you know: What is the developmental timeline from egg to fledge?
As we watch the rookery on the golf course and also see those Eastern Bluebirds growing on the bluebird trail,…
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’ll enjoy The…
Did you know: Feeding those baby birds
Baby birds need special foods to get the proper nutrition for healthy growth, and their parents work hard to provide…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Summer Tanager
The only completely red bird in North America, the strawberry-colored male Summer Tanager is an eye-catching sight against the green…
Seabrook Island Birders Focus on Deveaux
In April, Seabrook Island Birders welcomed Captain Chris Crolley as our guest lecturer. Chris is the leader of Coastal Expeditions…
Did You Know: Many Names for Young Birds
A bird is a bird, except when it’s a nestling, hatchling or fledgling. As baby birds grow, the specific names…
Recording of Matt Lerow Presentation on Red-cockaded Woodpecker Now Available
Learn all about the Red-cockaded Woodpecker from Matt Lerow’s great presentation. One of the great things you will learn is…
Baby Bird Out of the Nest
Have you ever found a baby bird on the ground and wondered what to do? Here are a few tips…
Join SIB: Global Big Day – May 9
Saturday, May 9, 9:30 am – 8:30 pmGlobal Big Day – Learning Together at various locationsLocation: 9:30 am…
Join SIB: Backyard Birding at The Haul Over Rookery
Friday, May 8 2026, 4:30p – 6:00p The Haul OverLocation: 2445 The Haul OverMax: 20 Cost: None for 2026…
SIB Bird of the Week – Chuck-will’s widow
If you’re looking for a Chuck-will’s widow, go outside after dark this spring and simply listen. If you hear birdsong…
Did you know: How do birds keep nests clean
As humans, we know how hard it is to keep a neat home with infants and young children around. Birds…
Join SIB – Beyond our Backyard – Caw Caw County Park
When: Tuesday May 5, 2026 9:00 AM until 12:00 PMWhere: Caw Caw Interpretive center. 5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel SCCarpool: Meet…
Did you know? Some birds have a “home away from home.”
Did you know some birds have a “home away from home” they visit every single year? This time of year,…
Seabrook Island Birders Spreads Its Wings
SIB celebrated its 10th anniversary in January 2026. Our organization offers a variety of activities and programs, with many additional…
Did you know: You can help birds with nesting material
As we’ve seen in recent blogs, birds can build either cavity or non-cavity nests. Support local birds by offering natural…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat – Geothlypis trichasLength: 4.3–5.1”; Wingspan: 5.9 – 7.9″; Weight: 0.3–0.4 oz The Common Yellowthroat is one of the…
Prothonotary Warbler designated State Migratory Bird
On February 19, 2026 Audubon South Carolina announced the passage of South Carolina Senate Bill 383 — the “Prothonotary Warbler…
Birds love our water
In our April birding along the golf course, the birds were loving the puddles along the cart paths. This was…
Nesting Birds of Seabrook Island – Part II: Non-cavity Nesters
Republication of blog published earlier this week. The “read more” link from earlier email has been corrected. Spring is in…
Love is in the air!
Little did we realize when we noticed the Cooper’s Hawk in our tree that we would be right in the…
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…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Green Heron
Look along the banks of ponds and lagoons between April and October and you’ll most likely find this dark colored…
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…
Nesting Birds of Seabrook Island – Part I: Cavity Nesters
This blog is a republication of one originally published in 2017. The nest locations may have changed but the types…
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…
Join SIB on a walk in April!
If you’ve been meaning to sign up for an activity with Seabrook Island Birders, April offers several opportunities: Registration is…
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…
Join SIB for Slow Birding at the Boat Ramp/Crab Dock
photo by Gina Sanders
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join SIB: Bike and Birding the West Ashley Greenway
Tuesday, April 07, 2026 8:00 am – 12:00pmBeyond our Backyard – Biking & Birding the GreenwayLocation: Meet at Parking area…
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…
Seabrook Island Birders Presents
New Recordings Available The following new programs recordings are now available. Janet Thibault “Shorebird Celebrities: Connecting Through Stories” Presented February…
Join SIB: Learning Together at Jenkins Point
Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Meet at First Lagoon on left Cost: Free for…
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…
Welcome Spring and our newly arriving birds
The official first day of Spring 2026 was March 20. Meteorologists recognize the first day of spring on March 1…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – College of Charleston’s Stono Preserve
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 6:30am – 2:00pmBirding at College of Charleston’s Stono PreserveLocation: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate to…
Spring Departures from Seabrook Island
Article submitted by: Ron Schildge in 2017; Republished in March 2026Photographs submitted by: Ed Konrad Who have packed their bags…
Join SIB: Learning Together at Palmetto Lake
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 8:00am-10:00amLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10…
Backyard Birding at Privateer Creek
Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:00am- 10:30amBackyard Birding at Privateer Creek Rd.Location: 3274 Privateer Creek Rd.Max: 12Cost: Free for members; $10…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Barred Owl
My husband says he’s not a birder. However, he goes birding with me on a regular basis, comes with me…
The Cruising Dilettante Birders
SIB “Bird of the Week”: Purple Martin
Of all the songbirds, Purple Martins stand out as relying almost exclusively on humans. Not for food, but for housing.…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyards at Kiawah River
Sunday, March 15, 2026 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at Kiawah Town Hall and car pool to Kiawah RiverMax:…
SIB Reports: Faith and Feathers
With the start if Lent, I encountered a couple things that talked about birds and faith. I decided to share…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday March 16, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Crooked OaksLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772 Seabrook…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker – Sphyrapicus variusLength: 7.1-8.7″; Wingspan: 13.4-15.7″; Weight: 1.5-1.9 oz. The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is the only woodpecker in eastern North America…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – Patriot’s Point Nature Trail
Thursday, March 12th 6:30 am – 12:00 pm with lunch optionBeyond our Backyard – Patriot’s Point Nature TrailLocation: Meet at…
Join SIB: Shorebird Walk on North Beach with Cami Duquet, SCDNR
Friday March 13, 2026, 10:00am – 12 noonBirding at North BeachLocation: Meet at Boardwalk # 1 Parking lotMax: 15Cost: Free…
SIB Reports: Protect against cognitive decline – by birdwatching!
If you Google “ways to slow down aging and reduce memory loss” you’ll see a number of good ideas pop…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join SIB: Learning Together at Jenkins Point
Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:30 am – 11:00 amLocation: Meet at First Lagoon on left Cost: Free for…
2025, A Year of Birding
Birding is a hobby for many of us. A hobby engages people at a level of their choosing. A hobbyist…
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…
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyard at Charlestown Landing
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 — 9:00 am – 12:00 pmBirding at Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteLocation: Meet at Seabrook…
SIB Shorebird Steward Training
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 am– 12:00 pmSeabrook Island Shorebird Steward TrainingLocation: Oyster Catcher Community Center Max: None …
SIB’s Article for the February Issue 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…
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…
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…
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…
Join SIB on a walk in February!
If you’ve been meaning to sign up for an activity with Seabrook Island Birders, February offers several opportunities: February 11…
Slow Birding at the Boat Ramp/Crab Dock
Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00a-11:30aSlow Birding at Boat Ramp/Crab DockLocation: 1201 Creek Watch TrMax: 12Cost: Free for members; $10 donation…
Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
Sunday February 15, 2026 8:00am – 5:00 pm Great Backyard Bird CountLocation: Various locations around Seabrook IslandMax: 20 No cost to…
Join SIB – Learning Together-Palmetto Lake
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 9:00am-10:30amLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Ocean WindsLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772…
Do you know? How herons, egrets, and ducks stay warm in cold water.
When cold weather strikes, and snow is in the forecast, we often wonder how our feathered friends survive these Arctic…
SIB Birds of the Week: Sparrows
We can all identify a sparrow, right? A small brown bird that you see in and around shrubbery and occasionally…
The Rewards of Volunteering at the Avian Conservation Center
The Avian Conservation Center, located in Awendaw, SC is best summed up by its mission statement: “To identify and address…
A look back at Christmas Bird Count
Early on a cold Friday morning, January 2, 2026, fourteen enthusiastic birders set out with their binoculars and spotting scopes in…
