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Becoming a Martin “Landlord”.
Seabrook Island Birders are bringing an exciting new collaborative to Seabrook Island. Later this year we will be erecting Purple Martin housing through the very generous and enthusiastic support of the Equestrian center, Jennifer Tyrrell of the Charleston Natural History Society(Audubon), Seabrook Island Environment and Wildlife Committee and the Town of Seabrook Island. In early
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What’s New in Avian Taxonomy?
Most of our members love birds, and some of us might consider ourselves a “bird nerd.” In any event, we hope everyone will be interested to learn that each year, scientists review data to update the taxonomy of bird species. A major update has just completed, resulting in 3 newly-recognized species (one is newly-described), 141
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A Sunday Morning with Swallow-tailed Kites
As a resident of upstate South Carolina (when not at Seabrook), I try to take advantage of local birding opportunities and participate in outings with the Greenville County Bird Club when we’re at home. We also stay connected through email and social media, where members of the group share sightings and photos of unusual or
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SIB Travels: The SE Arizona Birding Festival!
On August 6-9, Ed and I attended the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival in Tucson, presented by Tucson Audubon Society. It was our first birding festival in 14 years, and it was first rate! Registration online opened on June 1 and most of our trips were sold out within 20 minutes. There are so many trips and activities
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Deveaux Bank Receives New Designation as Site of International Importance
When the sun goes down on Seabrook Island, residents and guests alike make their way to beach Boardwalks 8 and 9 to watch the spectacular array of colors that make up our sunsets. It’s a beautiful sight, and a beachgoer’s dream. There’s an uninhabited island just across the water, and as the sun drops lower
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Help Resight Banded Black Skimmers
SCDNR is looking for volunteers to resight and report banded Black Skimmers. Remember our motto – Shorebirds, Let them rest – so no cell phone photos please. If you have a long telephoto lens and a computer program to enhance the code on the band, you are encouraged to submit photos as outlined on this image. Thank
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Birds and Hurricanes
All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as she marches her way toward Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The forecast tells us we’ll be on the east side of the storm as it tracks through, which translates to the windy and rainy side. Up to 10″ of rain and wind gusts to 80 mph are being
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When will Hooded Mergansers return?
One of the first signs of “winter” on Seabrook Island is when the Hooded Mergansers return to Jenkins Point. SIB member Don Smith has tracked this over the years. His scientific report says: I have been recording when I first see them on Jenkins Point for ten years. They may have arrived earlier than when I saw
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Volunteer to Assist with the 125th Christmas Bird Count on Seabrook Island
Each year starting on December 14th and continuing through January 5th, people across the country are participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Each count takes place on a specific day in an established 15-mile wide diameter circle, and is organized by a count compiler. Seabrook Island is part of the Sea Island SC
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Happy Independence Day from Seabrook Island Birders!
“The Bald Eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country. It appears in many government institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America.” (Source: US Dept of Veterans Affairs). Please