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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Avian Influenza and Bird Feeders
Avian Influenza, or bird flu as it’s commonly called, has been a concern since 2022. With recent outbreaks in poultry farms and dairy cows, it’s back in the news and raising questions. How does it spread? Should we take down our bird feeders to prevent transmission of the virus? Is it dangerous to humans? Cornell…
Update: SIB made 2024 a “Big Year”!
At the end of 2022, we challenged our members to make 2023 a “Big Year”. A copy of that original post is below. The year was bigger than we anticipated. It was so much fun, we did it again for 2024. We are continuing the tradition for 2025….but first the results for 2024. If you have…
Birds on Seabrook Island Year-round: Birds we love to hate
At the beginning of each season, we’ve briefly discussed birds arriving for that season. Many of our favorite birds are here all year. In fact, there are so many, let’s focus today on those we often complain about…or love to hate. The link in each description is a link to a “Bird of the Week”…
SIB – What’s your state bird?
State birds are chosen as symbols to represent the natural heritage and culture of each U.S. state. They are often selected based on their uniqueness, popularity, or significance to the region. Here are a few reasons why states have official birds: 1. State Pride & Identity Each state wants to showcase its natural beauty and…