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SIB Travels: Christmas Birding in Frigid Ohio
This year’s visit to Ohio for Christmas was COLD to say the least. The HIGH temperature on Friday, December 23 was -1 degrees with 30 mile per hour winds. Not good conditions for birding. I was able to work in some birding by car before the front came through and continued birding from the comfort…
Calling all Shutterbugs!
If you have photos or short videos of birds taken anywhere on Seabrook Island, we would love to feature them on our Instagram and Facebook pages! Please include any details you’d like to share – especially the date the image was taken, the species of bird/birds in your photo (or if you need help identifying),…
What kind of Hawk is that?
You spot a hawk, but you’re not sure what kind of hawk you’re seeing. Is it a Cooper’s? A Sharp-shinned? Red-shouldered or Red-tailed? If you’re out birding and listing your sightings in eBird then you definitely want to know exactly what you’re looking at, in order to correctly report your sighting. Need some help to…
Ask SIB: What do I post in eBird?
Question: I’m preparing for a trip to Florida and I’m confused about which birds should be posted in eBird and which should not. Some of the birds that led to my confusion are Monk Parakeet, Nanday Parakeet and Black Swans? Can you give me some guidance? – Judy Morr Answer: The question above was sent…
SIB Travels: Bucket List Birding – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
It all started around the dinner table one night. We were at the beach with friends and started talking about travel destinations still on our bucket list when Jackson Hole, Wyoming came up. Of the four of us, I was the only one who’d been to Wyoming but that was years ago and I really…
SIB Travels: Southern Florida
Not coordinating our schedules, Jackie and Walter Brooks were in Florida the same time as Judy and Dean Morr. We were in different areas so two blogs. Today, the Brooks! The Morr’s trip report to come soon. – Judy Morr Never ones to pass up an opportunity for a trip, we set off for Miami…
SIB Travels: Central Florida for family reunion
We decided to join Dean’s snowbird cousins for a quick afternoon reunion near Bradington, Florida. You know I can’t go anywhere without working in a little birding so I researched what birds were in area so we’d be prepared. I gave Dean my “wish list” of birds so he’d be prepared to help me look…
Why you should volunteer for Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards
Since the program began two years ago, the Seabrook Island Shorebird Steward Program has shared its shorebird conservation message with over 1500 beachgoers. Now with the third season set to start in March, the program needs volunteers. Shorebird stewards focus on educating residents and visitors about birds like Red Knots and the remarkable habitat of Seabrook…
Father birds: How involved are they?
To celebrate Father’s Day, let’s investigate how involved male birds are in raising their young. The short answer is…it varies. Here is an article from Birds and Bloom with lots of good information. Bet this one brings a smile to your face! Meet the Best Bird Dads and Learn How They Help Out Around The…
Our National Bird: Bald Eagle?
I always enjoy seeing a Bald Eagle on any of our bird walks. I’ve learned that juveniles don’t have the signature white head and tail shown on adults. As we approach July 4th, I remembered the Bald Eagle was not Ben Franklin’s first choice. Google to the rescue. One of the many articles I found…