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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. …
Welcome Summer and our summer birds
Happy Summer! Like us, many birds avoid the summer sun by limiting daytime activity. These birds will forage in the early morning, evening or throughout the night so they can conserve energy and rest during the warmest times of day. You can plan your birding activities to coincide with the birds schedules. SIB’s “Sit, Sip…
Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Backyard Birds
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are here all year. In fact, there are so many, let’s focus today on those we often seen in our backyard. The link in each description is a link to a “Bird of the Week” article…
Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Beach Birds
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are here all year. In fact, there are so many, let’s focus today on those we often see when we go to the beach. The link in each description is a link to a “Bird of…
Ask SIB: Why are these bluebird eggs white?
Seabrook Island is fortunate to have many nesting opportunities for Eastern Bluebirds. The golf courses have graciously provided space for nest boxes and they support the maintenance and replacement of the boxes. Individual Seabrookers also provide and monitor boxes. Recently, Glen Cox photographed some fresh eggs in one of his boxes. The eggs being white…
Tips and Tricks for Birders
Recently, a group of SIB members were discussing some ideas to help improve our birding skills, and the more we talked about it, the longer our list became. So we decided to write a blog and share our tips with our fellow birders. There are so many good ideas that we can split them into…
More Tips and Tricks for Birders
In our blog on Monday we shared ideas to help you find and identify birds in the field. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, please do! In part two, we’re going to share ways to make your birding day even more enjoyable. Be Prepared Watch the weather forecast and dress appropriately.…
Happy Mother’s Day!
As we celebrate our mothers today, we celebrate someone who’s nurturing, protecting, caring and loving. Someone who provides many of the things we need to grow, learn, and navigate our way through life. Bird moms do the same. They build strong nests to raise their families, protect the eggs, feed the babies, teach and encourage…
SIB Travels: South Texas
Jennifer Jerome and I (Judy Morr) recently joined Craig Watson and Ventures Birding for 10 days of birding in South Texas. Craig’s twin brother Keith was our second terrific guide. The 800+ miles in the van and an average of 10,000 steps a day meant there were some long days but well worth it. Neither…
Welcome to the world, little Eaglets!
We are happy to announce that Seabrook Island’s Bald Eagle family welcomed two new Eaglets in February! Hatched sometime in February, these little nestlings were cared for daily by mom and dad. We waited until they fledged to reveal their arrival, in order to give this eagle family plenty of privacy. They’ve grown quickly! Juvenile…