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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
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Baby Bird Out of Nest
Have you ever found a baby bird on the ground and wondered what to do? Here are a few tips to help you determine if the bird needs to be rescued, or not. Click here to read an article from Audubon with more information about baby birds found outside their nest.
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We have Purple Martins!
We have Purple Martins! Seabrook Island Birders is excited to announce that a small colony of Purple Martins have discovered our Purple Martin housing at the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center! Purple Martins are members of the swallow family and spend the summer nesting season in the United States. Many years ago, Native Americans hung empty
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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
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Happy Easter!
If Easter Eggs are on your mind today, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and complexity of real eggs. How do bird eggs get their color? And why are they different colors? This article from Living Bird magazine and Cornell Lab All About Birds, shows us the beauty and biology of bird eggs, how
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SIB Reports: Stewards Help Spread the Word About Protecting Shorebirds
n case you missed this article in The Post and Courier, written by SIB member Jeff Dennis, we wanted to share it again. Jeff is a veteran writer, photographer and blogger who grew up on a tidal creek in Charleston. He is a lifelong outdoorsman and birder. Jeff writes a weekly column for the Tideline
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SIB Reports: Tips to find Nesting Birds in Your Backyard
Have you ever wondered if you have nesting birds in your backyard? If you have a nestbox then you’ve probably seen the parents coming and going. But what about other birds, those that nest in shrubs, bushes and trees? They’re not so obvious, but this article from Cornell Lab All About Birds will help you
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Welcome Spring and our newly arriving birds
The official first day of Spring 2025 is March 20. Meteorologists recognize the first day of spring on March 1 because meteorological seasons are based on monthly temperatures – March, April and May are the three spring months that precede the three warmest months of the year. Even though Spring is probably a different span
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Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count Totals 2024-2025
On January 3, 2025 the 14th Sea Island Christmas Bird Count (SICBC) commenced with 66 participants (including 9 backyard bird feeder watchers) located throughout Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, John’s Island, Wadmalaw Island, and Deveaux Bank. The day had clear skies and calm winds with an early morning chill of 31 degrees followed by an afternoon
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Great Backyard Bird Count: SIB recap
Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) had a good weekend participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The February 14 through 17 GBBC is a joint effort from Cornell Labs and National Audubon. Their stated goal is: Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many