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Seabrook Island Birders participated in Great Backyard Bird Count
As mentioned in an earlier blog, Seabrook Island Birders scheduled five “walks” to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). And the group truly did participate! Over the course of two days, 53 individuals participated in at least one of the walks. 80 different species were identified over the two days on Seabrook Island. …
Where Have All the Shorebirds Gone?
The Red Knots and other migrating shorebirds have already started to arrive on our beaches! The article link below explains more than ever why we MUST give space and allow these fragile animals to rest and refuel after their long journey from South America while they prepare to travel to the Arctic Circle to breed.…
“You can observe a lot by just watching” – Snowy Egret and Tricolored Heron “dance” on North Beach
Article and photos by Ed Konrad If you were a baseball fan in the 1950s and 60s, you know about Yogi Berra, 18 time All Star catcher for the NY Yankees. Along with his baseball legacy, he was famous for his Yogi-isms…countless colloquial expressions that lacked logic, but after closer examination, could be quite meaningful.…
Protecting Seabrook Island’s Migrating Shorebirds
Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) hosted a program featuring Felicia Sanders from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC-DNR) on Wednesday evening June 28, for a group of 70 SIB members and guests. Felicia captivated the audience as she narrated photos of the fabulous shorebirds that spend time on our beaches either in the winter (Piping…
What’s this about dead Great Shearwaters on our beach?
On June 27, residents of Seabrook Island began hearing about sick and dead Great Shearwaters being seen from Murrells Inlet to Miami, Florida. A first reaction was “What’s going on here?” Research showed that although the strandings are not a good thing, the knowledgeable people are not concerned as this occurs every couple years. Great…
Happy Friday – Roseate Spoonbill at the Fire Station Marsh
Good Morning and Happy Friday! Judy Morr has just spotted a Roseate Spoonbill at the Fire Station! They are back on Seabrook Island so watch out for these beautiful and interesting birds!
Piping Plover Migration: From the Great Lakes to Seabrook Island
A few weeks ago, on July 17, Ed and I visited Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, where the Great Lakes race of the Piping Plovers nest. We were so excited to see where these special little birds that visit us at Seabrook come from. We also had the pleasure of meeting up with…
Backyard Birding Q & A’s
Feeding birds and attracting them to your yard inevitably leads to questions — about feeders, birdhouses, bird baths, baby birds, and more. In this free guide from Birdwatching Magazine, they answer 27 questions about birds in your backyard, including:What types of feeders are best? And many more! Backyard Birding Q & A’s from Birdwatching Magazine
Meet Dr. Sidney Gauthreaux at SIB’s Evening Program on Wednesday September 27
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 –Sidney Gauthreaux: New Ways of Studying Bird Migration Registration & Social: 7:00 pm Program Starts: 7:30 pm Location: Live Oak Hall at the Lake House Members FREE and Guests $5 Donation to SIB Purchase Raffle tickets to win a new Bird Feeder for your home! To help us plan for the…
Solar Eclipse 2017 – How will Nature React?
Hey everyone! Cross your fingers we have clear skies on Monday, August 21!!! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the United States will experience a total solar eclipse from coast to coast for the first time in 99 years. June 8, 1918, was the last time this occurred. A solar eclipse occurs…