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“Remote” Birding
When most people think about the hobby of bird watching, they probably envision walks in the woods, beach and parks. Some people enjoy birding by bike, golf cart or low-speed vehicles (LSV). You might even know about locations you can drive and bird. For example, here in the Charleston County area, options include a drive
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Winter “snowbirds” arrive with Winter
The arrival of Winter 2024 officially is the Winter Solstice on December 21 at 4:19am. It’s a good time to review which of our bird friends are arriving for the winter. As we plan Seabrook Island Birders winter activities, the first thing we talk about is ducks! We schedule visits to Santee Coastal, Bear Island
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To kick-start this holiday, we thought you might be interested in a little light-hearted, turkey trivia. Did you know that Wild Turkeys are found in every state in the US, except one? Can you guess which one? If you guessed Hawaii, because that’s the most obvious answer, you would unfortunately be wrong!
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Gift Ideas for Birders
Finding the right gift is often a challenge, but if your gift list includes a birder, we can help! Did you know birdwatching is the fastest growing hobby in the United States? According to USDA.gov, “birding ranks as the fastest-growing single outdoor activity, even surpassing gardening, with 70.4 million people who report some level of involvement
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What gift can you recommend for my 6 year-old birder?
Last week we provided some gift ideas for the birder on your list. These were geared to adult birders. A recent Facebook post asked for gift ideas for a 6 year-old that was very into birds. Responses (not SIB members) were interesting. A field guide!While a 6 year-old may not be able to read, the
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What Colors Should a Birder Wear?
Imagine you are walking along the marsh in the late fall. The Great Egrets, Wood Storks and Roseate Spoonbills are hunting for fish in the salty low tide. You are dressed in a green shirt, tan pants and a neutral colored hat to shield your face from the birds. Discreetly, moving slowly and carefully, you
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The Magnificent Frigatebird: A Glimpse from Seabrook Island into the Life of an Aerial Marvel
There’s something almost mystical about encountering a bird that spends the majority of its life soaring high above the ocean, rarely touching down. One of these remarkable avian species, the Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), is often seen in faraway tropical regions, but every now and then, they grace the mainland with their awe-inspiring presence. Helene
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SIB members visit Kiawah Banding Station
Recently, Seabrook Island Birders participated in a Learning Together opportunity at Kiawah Island’s Banding Station. Every August through November, Aaron Given, Wildlife Biologist on Kiawah Island, sets up twenty-five 40’ mist nets on Captain Sam’s Spit where, over the next couple of months, he collects birds for banding, measuring, and weighing. We scheduled our visit
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October Big Day was BIG for SIB
On October 12, 20 SIB members participated in October Big Day otherwise known as World Migration Day. eBird reports: birders from every continent on earth came together for an extraordinary celebration of birds, nature, and the power of participatory science: October Big Day. In just 24 hours, this event united birdwatchers in 201 countries in
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Hooded Mergansers have returned
On October 25, we asked the question “When will Hooded Mergansers return?” (see below). It’s a little earlier than average but Glen Cox reported and Don Smith confirmed the Hooded Mergansers returned to Jenkins Point on November 3. Migration is definitely in full swing. Enjoy these beautiful “winter” residents. ———————————————————————————- One of the first signs