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Help in identifying some confusing winter visitors
When we started Project Feederwatch, Dean was confused trying to identify some of the regular visitors to our backyard. To help him, I created two “cheat sheets”. Each contained information I copied from All About Birds web page. The first sheet was for those “Little Brown Jobs” often called LBJs. The second was for what…
Bird feeder set-up ideas
The marsh is a very dynamic environment. Its beauty is ever changing with the tide and the season, and it’s home to many species of birds and other wildlife. It’s also Mark & Valerie Doane’s backyard and Valerie has created quite the paradise for the local birds. She started providing feeders back in 2016 and…
Carolina Wren: That amazing singer
After several years of membership in Seabrook Island Birders, I still consider myself a novice. I am content to know a Baltimore Oriole from a Red-winged Blackbird. I am in awe of those with birding scopes and those who can spot a slight flutter in the trees and immediately identify an obscure bird. I had…
Reminder: Volunteer to Assist with the 123rd Christmas Bird Count on Seabrook Island
Do you plan to be at your home on Seabrook Island on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and do you have backyard feeders? Seabrook Island Birders is still looking for volunteers to participate in the backyard feeder count to support the Sea Island’s Christmas Bird Count ! Last year, our backyard feeder team consisted of nine…
Invitation to shorebird zoom talk on Red Knots
Our friends on the Kiawah Island Shorebird Stewardship Program have shared the following invitation: You are invited to the third of four shorebird Zoom talks being hosted by the Kiawah Island Shorebird Stewardship Program. It will be on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the amazing…
Reminder: Red Knot Zoom presentation Wednesday at 6pm
Join the Shorebird Stewards for a Zoom presentation on Red Knot Research in the Southeast – On Wednesday, June 8th at 6pm, join speaker Fletcher Smith of the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources as he presents interesting findings from a long-term red knot project of counting, surveying, trapping, and banding knots. Below is the information from our invitation…
Ask SIB: Will fledged wrens stay around?
Question: I have wrens that have nested inside my house I’m currently building. When the baby’s learn to fly will they fly around for a while or will they just go. Also if one is left behind can I continue to feed it? – Alivia Answer: Great questions! As a general rule, when a baby…
Help on Shorebird identification
Shorebirds always challenge my identification skills. I decided it was time to review various material I’ve seen. I thought maybe the list could be beneficial to others even if it wasn’t all encompassing. I started by adding this bookmark from Audubon to my birding backpack so I have it for quick reference: I recently received…
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…