Latest posts
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Global Big Day – My backyard observations
Last week, SIB reminded us of Global Big Day on Saturday. I chose to recognize the day by observing birds in my backyard while my wife scoured the island in an attempt to see the maximum number of birds in a day. Armed with my binoculars, a camera and Merlin Bird ID app, I was
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Kiawah Island Banding Station
Kiawah Island is located next door to Seabrook Island, SC. Did you know the Kiawah Island Banding Station (KIBS) consists of two banding sites located on private lands at the far western and eastern ends of Kiawah Island? The Captain Sam’s Site located at the western end of the island was established in 2009 by
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A Fish, Two Birds, and a wait for it … a Surprise Ending
Thanks to Seabrook Island Birder members Charles and Cat Russo for sharing this video they filmed and commentated from their backyard on Seabrook Island, SC. It’s a bird vs bird video that has a surprise ending. Don’t miss the action starting at about 6 minutes into the video. It ends well for all, except the
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Fall Warbler Sightings
Ed and I have had a fine week of fall warblers at Palmetto Lake. We have had Yellow, American Redstart, Prairie, Yellow-throated, Back-and-White and Northern Parula! Most have been found in the trees and hedge by the soccer goal. The Yellow has been particularly regular here, from the soccer goal to the Lake House side
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Kiawah Conservancy Podcast: Shorebirds
Shorebirds need space! Learn how disturbances affect shorebird survival and what the Kiawah Island Shorebird Stewardship volunteer program is doing to help Kiawah’s shorebirds. This first Learning with Lee Episode features guest Bette Popillo, Kiawah Island Shorebird Stewardship program coordinator and member of Seabrook Island Birders (SIB). To view additional podcasts and documentaries produced by
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Painted Bunting Palooza
We received this note from Jennifer Hesterman this past week: Hello, thought you would enjoy this photo, taken after the storm on August 26th at 6:30 PM – 3 males and 7 females and/or immature males. And two water-logged cardinals 🙂 Jenni
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Nesting Birds of Seabrook Island – Part II: Non-cavity Nesters
Spring is in the air and the birds are busy building nests and raising their young. The post below was originally distributed three years ago, but with the upcoming Virtual Evening Event: Nesting Birds featuring staff from Audubon South Carolina, we thought it would be fun to share this article with our members again! And
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SIB supports current Beach Rules for Pets
In October 2019, the Town of Seabrook Island enacted revised Beach Rules for Pets which in part, moved the “Pets of Leash” area. Town Council is scheduled to conduct a one-year review of Ordinance 2019-09 during its Ways and Means Committee meeting on Tues. September 8, 2020, at 1:00 pm. Please submit your comments prior
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Can You Find the Hidden Bird?
Most people who spend time on Seabrook Island between April and June have heard the Chuck-will’s-widow. However, not many have seen one! Seabrook Island resident Warren McCulloch not only saw the bird, but it was on a nest. And, he got photos!!! After the storm two weeks ago, I was out walking in the yard
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Ghost Bird
On Sunday, September 10, 2020, The Post and Courier featured a fascinating article on a bird native to South Carolina called the Black Rail. Even a non-birder will enjoy this well-written article about an elusive bird, also known as the “Ghost Bird”, that is declining in numbers, but has yet to make it on the