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October Big Day was BIG for SIB
On October 12, 20 SIB members participated in October Big Day otherwise known as World Migration Day. eBird reports: birders from every continent on earth came together for an extraordinary celebration of birds, nature, and the power of participatory science: October Big Day. In just 24 hours, this event united birdwatchers in 201 countries in…
Shorebird Stewards and Fourteen Piping Plovers
A familiar sight in spring, beachgoers may be surprised to see some of our Shorebird Stewards out and about this fall. So, what’s up? As the sand renourishment project continues on North Beach, Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards will be out on the beach each day. But it’s not about the sand renourishment. With the attraction…
SIB Reports: SCDNR Botany Bay Bird Watching Trailer Tour – Nov 15, 2024
Enjoy the diverse bird population with SCDNR & renowned ornithologist Craig Watson for a bird-watching trailer tour throughout the Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Many of our wintering bird species are arriving or have arrived in the Lowcountry! It is a good time for unusual and rare birds to show up! RSVP REQUIRED click…
Hooded Mergansers have returned
On October 25, we asked the question “When will Hooded Mergansers return?” (see below). It’s a little earlier than average but Glen Cox reported and Don Smith confirmed the Hooded Mergansers returned to Jenkins Point on November 3. Migration is definitely in full swing. Enjoy these beautiful “winter” residents. ———————————————————————————- One of the first signs…
Ask SIB: What are those small birds on the beach?
Question: I was at the beach near Boardwalk 1 yesterday around noon and there were hundreds of small birds gathering from the west and flying over the inlet. They looked like swallows or something of that type. Can anyone tell me what kind of bird they might be? Meg Kaufmann Answer: A similar question has…
Becoming a Martin “Landlord”.
Seabrook Island Birders are bringing an exciting new collaborative to Seabrook Island. Later this year we will be erecting Purple Martin housing through the very generous and enthusiastic support of the Equestrian center, Jennifer Tyrrell of the Charleston Natural History Society(Audubon), Seabrook Island Environment and Wildlife Committee and the Town of Seabrook Island. In early…
The Magnificent Frigatebird: A Glimpse from Seabrook Island into the Life of an Aerial Marvel
There’s something almost mystical about encountering a bird that spends the majority of its life soaring high above the ocean, rarely touching down. One of these remarkable avian species, the Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), is often seen in faraway tropical regions, but every now and then, they grace the mainland with their awe-inspiring presence. Helene…
Ask SIB: Reddish Egrets on North Beach
For the past two months, there have been occasional reports of Reddish Egrets on our Island. Recently, as many as three birds have been seen at one time. Several people have wondered, are they a family unit? Is it two young birds and an adult “Mom?” Let us break down those questions. First, scientifically, this…
SIB Reports: Coastal Birds in South Carolina
South Carolina DNR has put together an overview of seabirds and shorebirds in South Carolina, including a convenient image for each that you can download. Click the link below for more information on the vital role our state plays in the lives of these species. Coastal Birds in South Carolina.
Volunteer to Assist with the 125th Christmas Bird Count on Seabrook Island
Each year starting on December 14th and continuing through January 5th, people across the country are participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Each count takes place on a specific day in an established 15-mile wide diameter circle, and is organized by a count compiler. Seabrook Island is part of the Sea Island SC…