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Update: Let’s make 2023 a “Big Year” for SIB!
At the end of 2022, we challenged our members to make 2023 a “Big Year”. A copy of that original post is below. With the year half over, we wanted to give you an update. If you have forgotten to share a list from earlier this year, you can still do so at any time.…
Boat-tailed Grackle released
Baby birds sometimes need human help to become independent birds in the wild. Chris Derajtys of Carolina Wildlife Center of Columbia recently contacted SIB on Instagram regarding her desires to release a rehabilitated Boat-tailed Grackle on Seabrook Island while she was visiting for Memorial Day Weekend. Joleen Ardaiolo and Judy Morr were able to witness…
Migration Forecast
Weather maps are a familiar sight. We check the forecast to see what to wear, whether or not to wash the car, or to see if our beach day will get rained out. Doppler radar shows us storms marching across the country, tracks lightening strikes, wind speed and direction, and provides real-time predictions of bird…
What If eBird Data Was Used to Choose New State/Provincial Birds?
The April 2023 edition of the Cornell Lab eNews posed an interesting question: What if eBird data was used to chose new state/provincial birds? In this five-part article series, you can learn more about what birds might be better choices, including how many would keep their current choice! “Seven states chose Northern Cardinal as their…
Ask SIB – Dancing Cowbird
Question: This cowbird comes to the pole that the hummingbird feeder is on several times a day. It faces the window and fans its wings out flapping, a courtship display, maybe? I am a little concerned that it will keep the hummers away. Any thoughts? – Patricia Schaefer Answer: This is a Brown-headed Cowbird doing…
BirdNote: Recycle Your Eggshells
Have you heard of BirdNote Daily? It’s a two-minute radio show celebrating the amazing lives of birds. These mini-podcasts share fascinating information about the birds we love! Start by listening to this one from April 15, 2023. You’ll learn about the importance of calcium to nesting birds’ diets and how you can support them! While…
Celebrate Shorebirds at the May 11-12 Sea Islands Shorebird Festival!!!
Register now for the Evening Programs & Breakfast – registration cut off is May 5! SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR: PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – USE QR CODES BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND VIEW THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE: Note when registering, look for these 3 programs on the menu: Birder’s Breakfast, Red Knot Reception, Birds of the Inlet.…
SIB visits Beidler Forest
SIB’s final April activity was a “Beyond our Backyard” Friday visit to Beidler Forest. On Tuesday, the forecast was for 98% chance of rain so we started communications with Beidler about alternatives given the forecast. 4 of us decided to attend if the weather was at all favorable. Given the small group, we would tour…
Happy Mother’s Day from SIB!
Being a mother is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges, but it also comes with great reward. Mother’s Day is a time to honor all mothers and recognize the love, care, and work they put into raising their children. Being a bird mom also has its challenges. They too put in…
Ask SIB: What’s going on with Avian Flu?
Question: One of the explanations for the high price of eggs is Avian Flu in poultry. Does this effect wild life as well? – Anonymous Answer: Many articles continue to be written about Avian Flu. The strain of avian influenza currently causing outbreaks is highly contagious and easily transmitted, so it is often referred to…