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December 30, 2011
It is sunny on
Kiawah this morning, and just a tiny bit warmer than yesterday morning.
The
sunshine is gorgeous, and will warm us up enough to venture
outside without sweaters or jackets.
Thursday's sunset was incredible.
As the sun went down the sky turned various hues of pink and purple, with
just a dash or orange thrown in every now and then. Mother Nature certainly
outdid herself last night!
Isn't it hard to believe
that another year is ending already? Happy New Year to you from
Welcome to Kiawah, and best wishes for a terrific 2012!
Ibis This ibis was spotted at -
you guessed it! -Ibis Pond. Kiawah has many places that provide
amazing opportunities for photography. What is your favorite spot?
Week-end Weather: It is 44 degrees at 8:45 Friday morning.
We have a lovely warm week-end in store for us! Highs
Friday in the mid-sixties, lows
in the low fifties. The high on New Year's Eve should be in the
upper sixties, with lows in the upper fifties. January will begin
with highs near seventy, and lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Several hooded
mergansers, one
great blue heron, five male and one female
white-tailed
deer, two
double-crested cormorants,
one raccoon, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 29, 2011
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, but if you look
closely you can see patches of blue sky in the distance. Even though
the holidays are gone it will be warm enough to enjoy some "outdoor
time", so we have something to celebrate!
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
Mother Nature is still up to her weather tricks, keeping our morning
cold, while sending us warmer weather for this afternoon. Highs
in the low sixties, lows
in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three
hooded
mergansers, one
great blue heron,
one
white-tailed
deer, two
double-crested cormorants,
one raccoon, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 28, 2011
It is sunny on
Kiawah this morning, but not exactly toasty outside.
Once again we have awakened to a sparkling, sunny
morning. Looking outside it would seem to be a typical warm
tropical day...NOT! We are certainly in the midst of winter now,
no doubt about that. Is it too early to start thinking spring?
Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Once again Mother Nature is playing with our weather. This
morning is 20 degrees COLDER than yesterday morning. Highs
today near sixty, lows
near forty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One large buck and two
female
white-tailed deer, roughly seven
hooded
mergansers, two
double-crested cormorants,
one
great blue heron,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 27, 2011
Kiawah is overcast and drizzly this morning.
This warm weather is bringing us some rain, so it
seems you will have to wait to go outside and play with your new
Christmas or Hanukkah toys!
Weather: It is 67 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
Mother Nature is certainly wreaking havoc on our senses! This
morning is 20 degrees warmer than yesterday morning. What gives? Highs
near seventy today with a 100% chance of rain. Lows
tonight in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
great blue herons, one
raccoon
scurrying into the marsh, two
white-tailed deer, four
hooded
mergansers, one
double-crested cormorant, two
yellow-rumped warblers, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 26, 2011
It is sunny on
Kiawah this morning. It is fairly chilly outside though, so it looks like
a day to grab a good book and snuggle under the blankets with a cup of
cocoa.
** Happy Kwanzaa! **
** Happy Boxing Day! **
Kwanzaa is a 7 day festival celebrating the African
American people, their culture and their history. It is a time of
celebration, community gathering, and reflection. A time of endings
and beginnings.
Today is also the second day of Christmas, and in the
Bahamas, it is Junkanoo! Junkanoo is a 300 year-old festival , and is
like Mardi Gras with African tribal rituals. It is a HUGE party, full
of music, art and fierce costume competition. So why not select your
favorite holiday, grab your family and friends, and celebrate anew?
Have a great day everyone...
Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Highs today are supposed to be in the the low sixties. Lows
tonight near fifty, with a 20% chance of showers.
Week-end
Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various
times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: three
great blue herons, seven
white-tailed
deer, one
anole,
two
yellow-rumped warblers, five
double-crested cormorants, two
great blue herons, one
cardinal,
five male and one female
white-tailed
deer, a few
Carolina chickadees, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 23, 2011 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is a bit overcast again this morning, but thankfully it is still
warm outside. There are light drizzles here and there, but those
should clear soon.
Island News: The Cinder Creek
bridge opens today! All you cyclists, walkers, and runners out
there now have an unobstructed route to the beach again. YEA!
Hannukah: Hanukkah, the Festival
of Lights, continues. If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Merry Christ-Moose Merry Christmas
to everyone!
Christmas Eve Saturday is the night that children all over the world may actually go to
bed without much prompting, waiting for Santa Claus to stop by. But did
you know that children are not the only ones anxious to see Santa? The
North American Air Defense Command tracks Santa's progress across the
globe as he delivers his toys. Don't believe it?
Click here to track
Santa for yourself!
Click here to read
Lowcountry versions of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Week-end Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
It looks like showers will be here off and on throughout the week-end. Highs
near seventy Friday, lows in the upper forties. Saturday's high should
be in the mid-sixties, with lows near fifty. Highs Sunday should
reach the low sixties, with a 50% chance of rain. Watch for lows
in the mid-forties on Sunday, with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two double-crested cormorants,
two great blue herons,
one
cardinal,
five male
and one female
white-tailed deer,
a flock (really!) of
wild turkeys, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 22, 2011
It is cloudy on
Kiawah this morning, but again it is warm outside. It looks like a
day to grab a good book and snuggle under the blankets with a cup of
cocoa.
A little holiday fun... How do you say
Merry Christmas in…
Armenian - Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari
Danish - Glædelig Jul
Finnish - Hyvaa joulua
French - Joyeux Noel
German - Froehliche Weihnachten
Greek - Kala Christouyenna!
Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka
Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova
Click here
to see more...
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 8:45 this morning. Despite
being overcast outside, no rain is predicted. Highs
near seventy, lows near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two double-crested cormorants,
one great blue heron,
one
cardinal, four male
and two female
white-tailed deer,
one raccoon,
a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 21, 2011
Kiawah is gray and overcast this morning, but at least it's warm outside.
It sure looks like rain is on the way for us today. If you have last minute shopping
to do, you had better get to the stores, else you will be dragging along
an umbrella along with all the rest of your packages!
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Did you know? Tonight is the winter solstice.
The winter solstice occurs when because of the earth's tilt, we are
furthest from the sun, so the hours of daylight are the shortest, and the
sun has its lowest arc in the sky. But what it also means is that
after today, each day will bring us just a wee bit more daylight.
Hannukah: Today is day two of Hanukkah, the Festival
of Lights. If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It will be
warm today, but we could receive some rain. Highs
in the low
seventies, with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two double-crested cormorants,
one great blue heron,
one
cardinal,
two male
white-tailed deer,
a few yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 20, 2011
Once again we have a lovely sunny day on Kiawah! Have you noticed everyone
bustling about recently? There is no rest for the weary as folks
hustle to get their holiday shopping done, or finish packing to travel
to see their families, or run to the store for that final ingredient to
make their holiday feast "just so". Will you be able to take time
to relax today
Hannukah: Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights,
begins this evening at sundown. It celebrates
the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the
Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil
that burned for 8 days. If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 8:45 this morning. Looks like
we are back to fairly nice weather! Highs
in the low
sixties, lows in the upper fifties with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few
brown pelicans,
two double-crested cormorants,
one great blue heron,
three male
white-tailed deer,
a few yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 19, 2011
Kiawah is covered in sunshine this morning, but it is a bit cool this morning. Looks
like today will be a good day for baking or making holiday gifts.
Shopping may have to wait! Well, to revise that slightly, it is cold to
US. Some of our Northern cousins have already received snow, so they
probably don't think much of our "Kiawah cold"!
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Hope you got enough warm weather over the week-end, because today is
quite a bit cooler! Highs in the low sixties, lows in the low fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places
around Kiawah during the week-end:
several brown pelicans,
one Belted Kingfisher,
four double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina wrens,
two great blue herons,
four female and two male white-tailed deer,
one raccoon,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 16, 2011 Week-end Edition
It is gorgeous, sunny, and warm on Kiawah this morning. Jack Frost who?? It is another
glorious day on Kiawah! There is a wee bit of a nip in the air this morning, but the temperature will be close to 70 degrees today. Yea!
Holiday cheer for wildlife: For a lot of birds and some
mammals, winter is a critical time. Cold weather, and its deadly effect
on insects, is the main reason many birds leave the state and go south
to find an area where insects are more active. Foods that you can put
out to help wildlife through a hard winter include mealworms, crushed
nuts, hanging suet and peanut butter. For more information on helping
wildlife, write Wildlife Section, DNR, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202,
or call (803) 734-3886. Internet users can learn more about wildlife by
visiting the DNR Web site at
www.dnr.sc.gov.
A little trivia... The exact time of 10:35 a.m. on December 17th
will be the anniversary of the first manned flight, undertaken by the
Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Osprey Osprey are often seen on
Kiawah, and the nests they build can become quite large. Have you
seen an osprey recently?
Week-end Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Our fabulously warm weather looks like it will stick around until Sunday. Highs
Friday in the low seventies, lows in the mid-fifties. Saturday's high is
supposed to be in the low sixties, with lows near forty. Sunday should be a repeat, with highs in the low sixties, lows near forty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
A few brown pelicans,
one Belted Kingfisher,
four double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina wrens,
two great blue herons,
two female and three male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 15, 2011
Kiawah is covered in sunshine again this morning, and once more we have warm weather. Can
you say... TOP DOWN WEATHER? Enjoy this fabulous weather while you can!
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
Mother Nature is giving Kiawah an early present! We should have
these lovely warm temperatures for the next few days. Highs in the low
seventies today, lows near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One red-tailed hawk,
a few brown pelicans,
two double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina chickadees,
two great blue herons,
three female and two male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 14, 2011
It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. It is so very odd to
be outside and see folks without jackets or sweaters. This weather
even has some folks driving around with their convertible tops down!
It seems our heat wave will disappear by Sunday however, so we had all
better enjoy it while it lasts!
Celestial Event:
Tonight is the last night to view the Geminids meteor shower. It is
a medium speed shower with 50-100 meteors per hour. The best viewing
time is from 1 to 3 a.m. So grab something warm to wear, get comfortable
in the lawn chair, and gaze directly overhead to catch some of this
meteor shower. Earth will pass through a stream of debris from extinct
comet 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower.
Forecasters expect more than 100 meteors per hour to fly out of the
constellation Gemini when the shower peaks on Dec. 13th and 14th.
Weather: It is 45 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Today should be another fabulously warm day. Highs
near seventy, lows near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
Belted Kingfisher,
a few brown pelicans,
two double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina chickadees,
three great blue herons,
three female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 13, 2011
Kiawah is back to her normal sunny self this morning. A nice sunny day with temperatures
near seventy would be wonderful, wouldn't it?
Celestial Event:
The Geminids meteor shower is in town tonight and tomorrow night. This is
a medium speed shower with 50-100 meteors per hour. The best viewing
time is from 1 to 3 a.m. So grab something warm to wear, get comfortable
in the lawn chair, and gaze directly overhead to catch some of this
meteor shower. Earth will pass through a stream of debris from extinct
comet 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower.
Forecasters expect more than 100 meteors per hour to fly out of the
constellation Gemini when the shower peaks on Dec. 13th and 14th.
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
Today is supposed to be warmer than yesterday - hooray! Highs
today in the mid-sixties, lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few
brown pelicans,
two double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina chickadees,
one great blue heron,
three female and one male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 12, 2011
It is overcast and rainy on Kiawah this morning. However, it seems
our Northern friends are receiving snow, so a few showers are certainly
not so bad! Time to grab that good book you have been meaning to read
and get started!
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
So much for perfect sunny weather... Highs in the mid-fifties, with a 50% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the low forties,
with a 20% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end: Several
brown pelicans,
several wood storks,
several ducks in The Preserve and at Ibis Pond,
three double-crested cormorants,
a few Carolina chickadees,
two great blue herons,
several white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 9, 2011 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is covered in sunshine this morning, and not quite as cold as recent mornings.
Our week-end is shaping up to be gorgeous and sunny! Do you have plans for the week-end?
Don't Forget: Saturday marks the 34th annual Kiawah Island
Marathon and Half Marathon. The Kiawah Island Parkway will be closed
to protect the runners from approximately 7:55 to 8:15 a.m., between Sea
Forest Drive and the Vanderhorst gate. Runners and walkers will be
on our roads and bike paths throughout the morning and early afternoon,
so please drive carefully!
Duck This little cutie was paddling
around in The Preserve earlier this week. Ducks abound on Kiawah's ponds and lagoons this time of year.
Week-end Weather: It is 48 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
It looks like the marathoners will have perfect running weather tomorrow! Highs Friday in the low sixties, lows near fifty. Low sixties will also
be the high on Saturday, with lows in the low forties. Sunday should bring highs in the mid-fifties, and lows in the low forties.
There is a 20% chance of showers throughout the day and evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
A few brown pelicans,
four wood storks,
dozens of ducks in The Preserve,
five double-crested cormorants,
one great blue heron,
several white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egretson Sea Marsh Drive.
December 8, 2011
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but once again we enter the realm of cooler temperatures. It is odd to glance outside and see what appears to be warmth and
sunshine, but when you step outside, your senses tell you a different story!
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 8:50 this morning.
What happened to our warm temperatures? Highs
today near sixty, lows in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few brown pelicans,
four hooded mergansers
in The Preserve, one American alligator,
one double-crested cormorant,
one anole,
one great blue heron,
several white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 7, 2011
Kiawah is sunny and quite warm this morning. We have startlingly high temperatures today, even
for South Carolina! It has been quite some time since we saw close to eighty degrees in December. That being said, enjoy it while you
can, because rain is headed our way, bringing far cooler temperatures tonight.
Don't forget... Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,
dedicated as a day to remember those who died in the Japanese attack of
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor, in which
more than 2,400 Americans died, was the final push that convinced Americans to join World War II.
Weather: It is 69 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Once again Mother Nature has sent us fabulously warm temperatures, but
the price may be some rain. Highs in the low seventies today, with a 70% chance of showers. Lows
tonight in the low forties with a 50% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few brown pelicans,
three white ibis,,
two Carolina wrens,
one great blue heron,
several white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 6, 2011
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. It should be a fabulous day on our little
barrier island - go outside and soak up the sun!
Weather: It is 57 degrees at 8:50 this morning.
It is a bit foggy this morning, but the fog should soon burn off,
leaving sunshine in its wake. Highs today in the low seventies, with a 20% chance of rain. Lows
tonight in the low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
A few brown pelicans,
one great blue heron
four double-crested cormorants,
three male and one female white-tailed deer,
a few Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 5, 2011
Kiawah is overcast and damp this morning. It is quite warm and comfortable though.
There will no doubt be lots of folks out and about on the bike paths today, enjoying the warm weather.
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:20 this morning. Apparently Mother Nature is unable to make up her mind about our morning
temperatures, as today is nearly 30 degrees warmer than Friday morning! Highs today in
the low seventies, lows in the mid-fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Fifteen brown pelicans,
three bottle-nosed dolphins near the Sandcastle,
one great blue heron in The Preserve,
two red-bellied woodpeckers,
one downy woodpecker,
nine double-crested cormorants in Pintail Pond, and two at Ibis Pond,
several male white-tailed deer,
one raccoon,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 2, 2011 Week-end Edition
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but boy is it cold outside! However, the temperature should be in the low sixties today, good
news for all the folks who are out and about fetching Christmas trees and doing their holiday shopping.
Hawk Jack Kotz captured this
red-tailed hawk late one afternoon just after it had caught dinner. Have you ever been fortunate enough to spot a
red-tailed hawk?
Week-end Weather: It is 37 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
My goodness does that seem cold after our recent mornings in the
sixties! Highs Friday in the low sixties, lows in the low forties. Saturday's high
should be in the upper sixties, with lows near fifty. Watch for a high in the low seventies Sunday, with lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Five male white-tailed deer,
two double-crested cormorants,
one raccoon,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 1, 2011
Welcome to December! Kiawah is sunny again this morning, and chilly again
too. It looks as if it will be a wonderful
day for whatever you plan to do. Perhaps a little holiday shopping is in order?
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
We are so fortunate gray skies don't usually accompany our cold weather! Highs
near sixty again, lows near forty again. Brrr...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three male and one female white-tailed deer,
three double-crested cormorants,
one American alligator,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. |
