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Reminder: Registration open for 10th Anniversary Celebration be sure to buy your tickets BEFORE we are fully booked

Click on the following Video if you would like to enjoy a few moments from our past 10 Years When: Thursday January 29, 2026 6:30 PM to 9:00 Where: SIPOA Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
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Registration open for 10th Anniversary Celebration

When: Thursday January 29, 2026 6:30 PM to 9:00 Where: SIPOA Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
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Matt Johnson Sept 29, 2025 Program Recording Now Available

If you missed it or you would like to watch it again a recording of “From Beidler Forest to Barranquilla, Colombia: How Audubon is following the Prothonotary Warbler across the hemisphere.” is now available. You can watch this to enjoy Matt Johnson’s enthusiastic and highly informative presentation on this very unique species as well as…
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Fall has arrived! What birds should we expect?

Fall officially arrives at 2:19pm EDT on Monday September 22. For birds, the fall season has been in effect for a few weeks. Fall means cooler temperatures, more comfortable birding and the arrival of many new seasonal birds. It’s a good time to review some of our fall arrivals. In addition to listing and showing…
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SIB Bird of the week – Red-eyed Vireo
This little 5.1 inch Red-eyed Vireo is a chunky vireo with a long, angular head, thick neck, and a strong, long bill with a small but noticeable hook at the tip. The body is stocky and the tail fairly short. They are olive-green above and clean white below with a strong head pattern: a gray…
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Red Knot Update!

Hello Red Knot fans! This spring, 27 Red Knots were fitted with satellite transmitters during two banding events: 14 birds were tagged on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, on March 31st , and 13 more in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina, on May 18th. The project is a collaboration between the South Carolina Department…
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Happy Father’s Day from SIB!

Today’s a big day for dads everywhere! Whether your plans include hanging out on the beach with family, grilling in the backyard, or doing absolutely nothing, we wish all dads a very happy and relaxing Father’s Day! While bird dads don’t get a day off, they do deserve some recognition. Approximately 90% of bird dads…
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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 will enjoy The Seabrooker’s June 2025 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a full page article on Page 10!
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Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – Kiawah River

Sunday, June 8, 2025 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at the “bridge” entering the property Max: 12 peopleCost None for members; $10 donation for guestsLeader: Judy Morr REGISTER NOW Join us for another chance to check out birds that can be found on this varied habitat property. We expect to see a large variety…
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SIB Member Profile: Deanna Forsythe

Deanna Forsythe is originally from York, PA. She was a 6th grade teacher for 25 years beforeretiring to Seabrook Island (Jenkin’s Point) with her husband, Dan, an anesthesiologist at RoperBon Secour St. Francis. The Forsythe’s are proud parents of 3 grown children, Adam, Alexisand Marissa. Deanna enjoys the beauty and nature of Seabrook Island and…
