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SIB Travels – Shar’s and Alan’s First European Adventure (aka Bootcamp for novice Birders)
Trip Background: Shar and I have been together just over 3 years and arrived at Seabrook Island a year and a half ago. In her past, Shar had spent significant time in Europe, having lived in Paris for 2 years, and touring the continent. She also spent great times sailing with family in the Caribbean.…
Ask SIB: Can you identify this feather?
Question: Can you help me identify this feather? – 3 separate recent requests. One important reminder – Feathers are protected. If you find a feather, study it, photograph it, appreciate it, but leave it where you found it. Under federal law it is illegal to take them home. If you plan to identify later, make…
Can You Understand Bird?
Spend a few minutes to read the New York Times article and take the quiz. I know I learned more about bird songs.
Ask SIB: Size of Hole for Nesting “Box”
Question: A pair of Carolina Wrens made a nest in our pellet stove vent pipe and the grate is only one inch squares. Will the babies be able to get out?
National Audubon visits Seabrook Island
On Monday May 1, 2023, Seabrook hosted several member of National Audubon’s communication team. The purpose of their visit was to see our Red Knots, learn more on about our Shorebird Steward program and our successful pet/dog ordinance. They were joined by SC Audubon members, Alyssa Zebrowski and Nolan Schillerstrom and Seabrook Stewards, Nancy Chomel,…
SIB Travels: Southeastern Arizona, July 14-22, 2023, Chasing Rarities
Recently, Craig Watson and Pam Ford visited Arizona and not only shared their eBird lists with SIB but wrote about their adventures. Pam Ford and I had been to Arizona on two previous occasions, but this year we saw that several “life” birds and rare birds were being observed in the same place for weeks,…
SIB Travels: To Canada and Alaska – Part Three
If Alaska isn’t on your bucket list, you might want to add it. Whether for the scenery, wildlife, or history, Alaska is a formidable and impressive destination, and one that appeals to people from all walks of life. The last leg of our journey would be a combination of sea and land, taking us to…
Take the “Plirding” Pledge
During our birding tour last month, we noticed trash along the mile long stretch of dirt road we were birding. That’s when I introduced my two nieces and the group to “plirding.” What is “plirding” you ask? “Plirding” is picking up litter while birding, and was inspired by “plogging” (picking up litter while jogging). I…
Missouri bald eagle that incubated rock now cares for eaglet
In April, many of you may have seen on Facebook or other websites that a Bald Eagle (Murphy) was incubating a rock. This week, SIB member George Haskins sent us an update he saw in his local newspaper. The 31-year-old eagle is now fostering an eaglet. It seems to be an appropriate Father’s Day update.…
To Rescue or Not To Rescue Baby Birds
We think this blog from 2019 is worth repeating as each spring, SIB receives questions regarding what to do when a baby bird is found. Have you ever wondered whether to intervene with nature? Since we, as human beings, have moved into “nature’s” neighborhood it might be appropriate to occasionally give “nature” a helping hand. …