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February 2007
This Archive section stores past Welcome to Kiawah
Island messages from February 2007, in order by date, with the most
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February 28, 2007
Chickadees and cardinals, robins and
wrens, Kiawah's bird population thinks it is spring already! Take a
look around today. Have you noticed that there seem to be hundreds
of birds out and about now?
Weather: It is 49 degrees at
8:15
a.m. this morning. Highs today in the mid sixties, lows tonight in
the mid forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three female
white-tailed deer,
one
raccoon,
four
brown pelicans,
two
double-crested cormorants, three
great
blue herons, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 27, 2007
Did you know? On today's date in
history…
-
Polar Bear Day (Is that why it is so
cold today?)
-
22nd Amendment Anniversary in 1922: The
Supreme Court unanimously upholds the 19th amendment to
the Constitution guaranteeing the right of women to vote
-
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Birthday
(poet)
-
In 1932: Actress Elizabeth Taylor is
born
Weather: It is 49 degrees
at 6:30 a.m. this morning. Highs today in the mid sixties, lows
tonight in the mid forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
American alligators,
three
hooded
mergansers,
one
great
blue heron,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February, 26, 2007
We have another lovely morning on Kiawah this
morning. The sunshine is contagious, spreading smiles to everyone you
see. If you look closely you can see buds on the tips of the plants and
trees. Can spring be far behind?
October Sunset
During warmer times, Linda
Sample photographed this amazing Kiawah sunset.
Weather: It is 56 degrees
at 6:30 this morning. Today's high temperature should reach 66, the
low is supposed to be in the upper forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter CountSpotted at various times & places around
the island during the week-end:
four
American alligators, eleven
hooded
mergansers,
five
great
blue herons, nine
brown pelicans,
four
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 23, 2007
By now you have seen various friends and neighbors
mentioned and pictured here on this site. Whether running in local races
or attending functions, we are trying to help you "get to know your
Kiawah neighbors". To that end, you are cordially invited to share YOUR
accomplishments, special birthdays, or anniversaries! Just click on the
link at the bottom of this page to e-mail the webmaster. Please be sure
to give as much notice as possible, so that you can be remembered on
your special date!
Weekend Weather: It is 41 degrees at
6:30 a.m. Friday morning. Highs today in the lower sixties, the low
tonight will be 39. Saturday's high should be 61, the low Saturday
night in the high forties. Last but not least, Sunday should bring
highs in the low sixties, and lows in the low forties, with a 40%
chance or rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:Two
American alligators in The Preserve, four
hooded
mergansers, three
white-tailed deer,
one
great
blue heron, three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 22, 2007
Someone reported that while driving down the
Kiawah Island Parkway last night, a fox darted out from the trees and
skirted the edge of the road. Everyone, PLEASE be careful driving,
especially near dawn and dusk. Kiawah's critters will thank you!
Weather: It is 54 degrees
at 6:30 a.m. this morning. The high temperature for today is 69.
Lows tonight should be in the mid-forties.
Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah:
One male
cardinal,
four
white-tailed deer,
two
great
blue herons, three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 21, 2007
Look at today's picture and pretend that
you are driving up Main Road on your way to Kiawah - the road
dappled with sunshine, birds serenading you as you drive through the
live oaks and hanging Spanish moss. Isn't life good?
On the Road to
Kiawah - Spanish moss hangs beneath live oaks creating
sun-dappled shadows on Main Road. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 59 and
cloudy at 6:30 this morning. Today's high temperature should reach 65,
the low is supposed to be in the low fifties. There is a 60%
chance of rain with a possibility of thunderstorms.
Kiawah Critter Count: Twelve
American robins, one
American alligator, seven
brown pelicans,
two male cardinals, three
double-crested cormorants, three
snowy egrets, and two
great blue herons.
February 20, 2007
It is another beautiful day on the island.
Today will be a perfect day to get outside and enjoy this wonderful
(almost) spring weather.
Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 6:30a.m. this
morning. The High today will be 65, with a low tonight of 45. We
will have partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain moving in
tonight.
Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah: five
bottle-nosed dolphins,
seven
white-tailed deer,
three
American alligators,
two
great
blue herons, and two
raccoons.
February 19, 2007
One of "our" raccoons stopped by last night
to say hello. Apparently she was out enjoying the cooler temperatures.
She is a cute little raccoon, with "eyeliner" around her eyes and a tiny
black spot on her forehead. Have you ever noticed that each raccoon's
face is different?
Hooded Mergansers
Kelly Bragg shares this photo of Hooded Mergansers that she spotted in the
lagoon on Trumpet Creeper lane. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 28 degrees at 7:30 a.m. this morning. Highs today will reach the mid-fifties, lows
in the mid-thirties. It is sunny and cool.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah during the weekend:
One
bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, four
brown pelicans,
dozens of snowy egrets
at the pond on Sea Marsh,
one
great blue heron, seven
double-crested cormorants, and three
raccoons.
February 16, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is gorgeous and sunny this morning.
It isn't very warm though, boo hoo! We have really had a mild winter
so far, but tonight we should get a taste of some below freezing
temperatures. Brrrr... Didn't
Punxsutawney Phil up in Pennsylvania predict
an early spring?
Great White Egret
Kiawah has dozens of species of birds, the
Great white
egret above being one of the
most common. Thanks to Danny Zampino for sharing this photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Highs Friday in the upper
forties, lows
in the low thirties.
It should be a tad warmer Saturday, with highs in the mid-fifties,
lows in the upper thirties.
Highs Sunday in the lower fifties, lows in the low thirties. We
have a
** PLANT WATCH ** all week-end, so better cover those delicate
plants!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons,
a dozen
yellow-rumped warblers,
three
hooded
mergansers,
four
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 15, 2007
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning,
and cold! Compared to yesterday, there
was a 20 degree difference in this morning's temperature. YIKES!
Hope everyone is bundled up today!
Weather:
It is 35 degrees at 9:05 this morning. After our warm windy
Valentine's Day it will be much cooler today. Highs in the upper
forties, lows
in the low thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Five
yellow-rumped warblers,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 14, 2007
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Y
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, just in
time for Valentine's Day! Why not head
out with your sweetie for a day of pampering. If you don't have a sweetie,
why not pamper yourself? You deserve it! Hope you have a wonderful
Valentine's Day!
Weather:
It is 57 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Sunshine should be the
order of the day, with highs in the low sixties, lows
in the mid-thirties. ** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
nine
yellow-rumped warblers,
one
raccoon,
three
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 13, 2007
It is overcast but warm on Kiawah this morning.
Our Northern cousins are buried under inches of snow - feet of snow in
some cases! Is this one of the reasons you live in South Carolina?
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Reminder:
Wednesday is Valentine's Day! Get a card for your sweetie...
Magnificent Sunset
Kiawah has experienced some incredible sunsets during the past week.
Joan Ross captured this one using the marsh as a
backdrop. Magnificent! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It will be warm but
probably rainy today. Highs near seventy, lows
in the low fifties, both with a 70% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
A pair of
foxes seen in the marsh near 10 Airy Hall by the Borgantis,
seven
yellow-rumped warblers,
one
raccoon,
one
American alligator,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 12, 2007
Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning, but
fairly warm. It should be a wonderful day to be outside. How often do you
get to experience 70 degrees in the midst of winter?
Y
Reminder:
Wednesday is Valentine's Day! Get a card for your sweetie...
Weather:
It is 53 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Though it is a bit
cloudy, it should be a pleasant day - highs in the mid-sixties, lows
in the mid-fifties tonight with a 30% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around the island: a
couple dozen
yellow-rumped warblers,
three
raccoons,
two
American alligators,
one
marsh hawk, two
foxes, six
brown pelicans,
four
great blue herons, thirteen
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 9, 2007 Week-end Edition
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. Looks
like we have yet another amazing day to enjoy, and the week-end doesn't
look too bad either... What are your plans? Biking? Golf? Tennis? Walking
on the beach? Whatever you choose, ENJOY!
If you are looking for
Something Fun To Do
Today, don't forget the Lowcountry Blues Bash! There are loads of
terrific performers all over Charleston for the 10 days, many of them
free!
A fox in the bird bath?
Joe and MaryAnn Zambito share this foxy photo with
us. Have you seen a fox in your neighborhood? Let us know and it
will be included in the Kiawah Critter Count! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. We are headed for the
upper fifties today! Another fabulous February day...to be
followed by a cold winter's night. Lows tonight in the mid-thirties
with a 30% chance of precipitation. Saturday should start off
cloudy, but should reach a high in the mid-fifties. Lows
Saturday night in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH ** It should be slightly warmer Sunday,
with highs in the upper fifties, lows in the upper thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons,
one
marsh hawk,
one
fox,
three
brown pelicans,
one
great blue heron,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 8, 2007
Kiawah is sunny again this morning, and still
decently warm. It will be slightly cooler than yesterday, but we
can't complain!
Yesterday was a fabulous day in the
Lowcountry. What a wonderful treat to have a warm sunny day in the
midst of winter. There were even folks driving around with their
convertible tops down!
Many people spent time enjoying the weather and playing
outside.
Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 9:05 this morning. We are back to normal
February temperatures, with a high in the mid-fifties and a low
tonight near forty.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
ladderbacked woodpecker,
two
raccoons,
three
great blue herons,
four
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 7, 2007
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and it is
actually warm outside. Are you shocked? We are headed to the
mid-sixties today, so enjoy it while you can! See you on the beach?
Weather:
It is 50 degrees at 9:05 this morning. No doubt everyone is
wondering what is going on with this morning's temperatures!
Nearly a 20 degree change in 24 hours... Highs today in the mid-sixties! Lows tonight in the
low forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three "hoodies" (hooded
mergansers), two
raccoons,
one
great blue heron,
four
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 6, 2007
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but once again
it is cold by island standards. Of course we ARE in the middle of winter,
so we can't complain.
Mark your calendars! The
Annual KICA Meeting will take
place Sunday, March 18th. In addition to the meeting, there will be loads
of activities for everyone during the week-end - including the "Celebrate
Kiawah" event at the River Course on March 17th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Snow at Dunes Side Villas
We go from a warm sunny September photo to this shivering snow
photo sent by Linda Sample. She took the photo in January of 2000.
Thankfully it is not quite this cold on Kiawah now! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 32 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It should be a relatively
nice afternoon, with a high in the low fifties. Lows tonight in the
low forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
great blue heron,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets. Heard but not seen: one
great horned owl.
February 5, 2007
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but just
a wee bit C-O-L-D! When it is this cold out, the pelicans certainly
seem to spend a lot of time inside - the island! They are floating around
by the dozens on the various lagoons and ponds. Guess the water at the
beach is too cold for them too!
Mark your calendars! The
Annual KICA Meeting will take
place Sunday, March 18th. In addition to the meeting, there will be loads
of activities for everyone during the week-end - including the "Celebrate
Kiawah" event at the River Course on March 17th from 5:00 to 9:00
p.m..
Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Though it appears sunny &
warm outside, it is definitely NOT! Highs today in the low fifties,
lows tonight in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
seven
hooded
mergansers, four
great blue herons, two
foxes,
three
white-tailed
deer,
three
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 2, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is cloudy again this morning. But on
this day of all days, that is a GOOD thing. After all, it IS Groundhog
Day! A Kiawah groundhog "Kiawah Coon", could not have seen its
shadow this morning - guess this means that Kiawah will only have four
more weeks of winter!" Punxsutawney Phil" up in Pennsylvania did not see
his shadow this morning either, and also predicted an early spring.
Irish Week-end: The Town of
Kiawah Island's Arts Council is sponsoring an Irish Week-end starting
today. So head on over to The Sanctuary and watch some dancing or
sample some Irish beer or whiskey.
Click here for
more information.
Cougar Point #17
Mike Stubler sends this photo of the 17th hole at Cougar Point taken in
September of 2006. His wife Marylynn says "Looking at it keeps us warm, as
it is 16 degrees and snowing in Pittsburgh PA today." Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. Things are drying out
on Kiawah, and we should be headed into a dry week-end. Friday's high
is supposed to reach the mid-sixties.
The warmer weather continues into Saturday,
with a high in the mid-fifties, and a low in the upper thirties.
Sunday cools down a bit for Super Bowl watching. Highs in the low
fifties, lows in the low thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Kiawah's critters were drenched yesterday, and not many were out &
about -
three
hooded
mergansers, one
great blue heron, one
fox, one
white-tailed
deer, two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
February 1, 2007
It is overcast on Kiawah this
morning. Though it is a bit warmer, heavy rain is on the way, so get out
the umbrella. Still, temperatures in the upper fifties is not a bad way to
begin the month of February, is it?
Weather:
It is 46 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It should be slightly
warmer today, with a high in the upper fifties. But look out for the
rain! There is a 90% chance today. There is a 100% chance of
showers tonight, with the low
in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Seven
hooded
mergansers, three
great blue herons, one
fox, one
white-tailed
deer, four
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
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