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Seabrook Island Results from the 120th CBC
For the fifth year, Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) participated in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Friday January 3rd, as part of the Sea Islands CBC. This was the 120th Christmas Bird Count since its creation in 1900. The day started considerably mild with temperatures in the high 60’s, but strong winds and rain,
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Close-out Sale – Purchase a SIB T-Shirt for only $10
ORDER YOUR SEABROOK ISLAND BIRDERS T-SHIRT TODAY ONLY 9 Remain! SIB T-SHIRT ORDERS may be made today by emailing SIB and indicating the number, color and size. We will then make arrangements for payment and delivery. These 100% cotton T-shirts (Anvil) are available in three remaining colors: Silver: 1 small, 1 XXL Spring Yellow: 1
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To Rescue or Not To Rescue Baby Birds
Have you ever wondered whether to intervene with nature? Since we, as human beings, have moved into “nature’s” neighborhood it might be appropriate to occasionally give “nature” a helping hand. Rosemary Mosco is a science writer and naturalist who is a popular guest lecturer at not only birding festivals, but also writing and art workshops
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Unexpected Visitor to Johns Island, SC
Yesterday (Sunday January 19, 2020), I received a text from my South Carolina birding friend Aija who posted the presence of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher nearby. Eileen and I quickly jumped into the car and dashed off to the location. Six other local birders had already arrived and they pointed us in the right direction. There
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Mercer’s Musings
Many of our SIB members have met Bob Mercer and know what a wonderful person and birder he is! But many of you might not know he has a personal blog and in the past year has been refining his photography skills. Today, Father’s Day, we’d like to honor Bob by sharing his latest blog.
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Another Successful Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)
Each year the Audubon encourages everyone to be a citizen scientist and document the birds they see in their yards and travels during the Presidents Day weekend (this year Friday February 15 – Monday February 18). For our third year in a row, SIB organized four walks on Sunday each at different habitats, including
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Prothonotary Warbler & Project PROTHO – SIB’s Evening Program on March 27, 2019
SIGN UP TODAY Matt Johnson is the Director of Bird Conservation & Engagement for Audubon South Carolina. A native of South Carolina, Matt grew up in Columbia and attended Clemson University from 2003-2009. After receiving his graduate degree in Biological Sciences, Matt worked as a producer for the Emmy award-winning nature documentary entitled “Expeditions
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What a Strut!
As many of you have noticed on social media lately our male Wild Turkeys, or toms, are being quite aggressive and putting on quite the show. Actually that’s right on cue for Wild Turkeys on Seabrook Island as breeding and nesting for Wild Turkeys begins in late February around this part of the east
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Prothonotary Warbler & Project PROTHO – SIB’s Evening Program on March 27, 2019
FINAL REMINDER!!! SIGN UP TODAY Matt Johnson is the Director of Bird Conservation & Engagement for Audubon South Carolina. A native of South Carolina, Matt grew up in Columbia and attended Clemson University from 2003-2009. After receiving his graduate degree in Biological Sciences, Matt worked as a producer for the Emmy award-winning nature documentary
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Birding – An Activity As We Age
Seabrookers are active residents when you consider the average age. Being active and engaged is important physically and mentally. Many residents (full and part time) are involved with golf, tennis, cycling, swimming, fitness classes at the Lake House, running, walking with or without a dog, pickle ball, or a combination of the above. However, there