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January 31, 2007
Kiawah is sunny and...beautiful this
morning. Thought it would say 'warm' didn't you? It is not warm, unless
you are comparing our island temperatures to those in the frigid north.
The sunset last night was
amazing - there were plum-colored clouds at the edge of the horizon, with
a variety of pinks and pale oranges fanning out on top of them. Kiawah is
fortunate to have some of the most wonderful sunrises and sunsets...have
you treated yourself to one lately?
Kiawah Eagles: A kayak
expedition over the week-end spotted two adult bald eagles feeding two
young. Four bald eagles now call Kiawah home! Have you seen a
bald eagle on Kiawah?
Weather:
It is 39 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It will be a chilly day,
as highs
reach into the upper forties, and lows drop into the upper thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
cardinals,
one
blue jay,
two
white-tailed
deer,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 30, 2007
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, and
the clouds are supposed to hang around most of the day. These cooler
temperatures have spawned odd "decorations" at many houses - sheets and
blankets! Folks all over the island have been trying to protect their
delicate plants by covering them each night. Thankfully we don't have to
do that for very long, as Kiawah generally warms up by the end of
February.
Kiawah Eagles: A kayak
expedition over the week-end spotted two adult bald eagles feeding two
young. Four bald eagles now call Kiawah home! Have you seen a
bald eagle on Kiawah?
Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Highs today in the low fifties, lows in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
one
raccoon,
one
white-tailed
deer,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 29, 2007
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but COLD!
The weather channel says the wind chill is 10 degrees - WHOA! After
giving us warm weather for most of January and keeping winter at bay,
Mother Nature has finally sent Old Man Winter to the Lowcountry.
Baby it's cold outside!
Kiawah Blues
Kiawah resident Chris Dahlstrom shares this photo. Have you
experienced the "Kiawah Blues"? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 32 degrees at 9:10 this morning. It is going to be more
like January weather today
- highs in the mid-forties, lows in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Four
bald eagles,
two
foxes,
two
raccoons,
four
white-tailed
deer,
three
great blue herons,
seven
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
Heard but not seen: two
screech owls.
January 26, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah has sunshine this morning, but it is
rather chilly. The beginning of our week-end should be very pleasant,
with highs near sixty on Saturday. But keep those woolies nearby - by
Sunday night it will be cold again. Maybe we will get a reward for
experiencing the cooler weather? A hard freeze that will kill the
mosquitoes and such? We can only hope...
Did you know?
Our Lady of Mercy is holding their 10th annual auction Sunday, January
28 at the Charleston Riverview Hotel. The event will begin with a silent
auction at 1:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and live auction. A variety of
items will be up for bid, including a trip to Ireland, artwork and fashion
accessories. Rare wines, gift baskets and gift certificates will also be
available. You may purchase your tickets by calling 559-4109 or
email mberard@olmoutreach.org.
For more information, please contact Elle Hogan at 559-4109 or
Elle@olmoutreach.org.
Week-end Weather:
It is 34 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Highs Friday in the
low fifties,
lows
in the upper thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Saturday should be a bit warmer, with a high near sixty. By
evening there is a 50% chance of rain, with a low in the upper
forties. Sunday's high should be in the upper fifties with a 20%
chance of showers. The temperatures are headed back down to the
mid-thirties by Sunday night.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
pileated
woodpecker, three
American robins,
two
raccoons,
two
white-tailed
deer,
one
great blue heron,
three
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 25, 2007
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, back
to winter gray rather than bright sunshine. Though our sunshine has
temporarily disappeared, it should be clearer this afternoon. Still, it
will be warm enough to enjoy some "outdoor time", so that is something to
celebrate!
Did you know?
Our Lady of Mercy is holding their 10th annual auction Sunday, January
28 at the Charleston Riverview Hotel. The event will begin with a silent
auction at 1:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and live auction. A variety of
items will be up for bid, including a trip to Ireland, artwork and fashion
accessories. Rare wines, gift baskets and gift certificates will also be
available. You may purchase your tickets by calling 559-4109 or
email mberard@olmoutreach.org.
For more information, please contact Elle Hogan at 559-4109 or
Elle@olmoutreach.org.
Shells on Kiawah's
Beach Linda Sample sent in this photo of "beach
treasure". Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It should be nice today
but chilly tonight, with a high in the mid-fifties,
lows
in the low
thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Five
American robins, three
hooded
mergansers, one
raccoon,
two
white-tailed
deer,
two
great blue herons,
one
double-crested cormorant, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 24, 2007
What is that we see as we look out the window
this morning? It is sunshine! Kiawah is partly sunny this morning,
a nice change from recent mornings. It's always nice to see a little sun
in the midst of winter, don't you think?
Did you know?
Our Lady of Mercy is holding their 10th annual auction Sunday, January
28 at the Charleston Riverview Hotel. The event will begin with a silent
auction at 1:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and live auction. A variety of
items will be up for bid, including a trip to Ireland, artwork and fashion
accessories. Rare wines, gift baskets and gift certificates will also be
available. You may purchase your tickets by calling 559-4109 or
email mberard@olmoutreach.org.
For more information, please contact Elle Hogan at 559-4109 or
Elle@olmoutreach.org.
Weather:
It is 44 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Highs today in the low fifties,
lows
in the upper
thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons,
one
white-tailed
deer,
two
great blue herons,
four
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 23, 2007
Kiawah is cloudy again this morning, but at
least we have no rain this time. The sun should be peeking out this
afternoon, though it won't warm things up very much.
Kiawah's bald eagles have been spotted a few
times recently, and from their behavior, it seems there is a wee eagle
hunkered down in the nest. Be on the lookout!
Did you know?
Our Lady of Mercy is holding their 10th annual auction Sunday, January
28 at the Charleston Riverview Hotel. The event will begin with a silent
auction at 1:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and live auction. A variety of
items will be up for bid, including a trip to Ireland, artwork and fashion
accessories. Rare wines, gift baskets and gift certificates will also be
available. You may purchase your tickets by calling 559-4109 or
email mberard@olmoutreach.org.
For more information, please contact Elle Hogan at 559-4109 or
Elle@olmoutreach.org.
Great Blue Heron
Joe Zambito has been playing with his camera equipment again, this time
using a new tele-extender to capture this beautiful
great blue heron. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 46 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Highs today in the mid-fifties,
lows
in the upper
thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
two
raccoons,
one
great blue heron,
two
double-crested cormorants, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 22, 2007
It is overcast and drizzly on Kiawah this morning.
The week-end ended up actually being fairly warm, with plenty of
opportunities to explore outdoors. But it would seem that today we
will be dodging raindrops...
Weather:
It is 59 degrees at 9:15 this morning. We have a wet one in
store for us today, with highs in the mid-sixties.
The chance of
showers today is near 100%. Tonight's low should be in the mid-forties
with a 20% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places on Kiawah during the week-end: two
foxes,
two
marsh hawks,
four
cedar
waxwings, one
blue jay,
four
raccoons,
six
great blue herons,
five
double-crested cormorants, eight
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 19, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, but
not quite as chilly. We can expect some odd weather this week-end, but it
should be dry Saturday. So no excuse not to get outside and play!
See you on the beach!
Afternoon in The
Preserve It is not quite as warm now as in this photo,
but the Spanish moss is still hanging around! Thanks to Amy Stockman
of Camden, SC for sharing this photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 46 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning. The high Friday
should be in the upper fifties with a 30% chance of rain. But hold on
to your winter woolies, as the low will be in the mid-thirties. **
PLANT WATCH ** Saturday's high will be in the mid-fifties, the low
near forty.
** PLANT WATCH **
Sunday the chance of rain is back at
30%, with a high in the mid-fifties
and a low in the low fifties. The chance of showers Sunday
evening is 70%.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons,
two
great blue herons,
three
double-crested cormorants,
one male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 18, 2007
It is drizzly and overcast on Kiawah this morning.
Ick. Let's see if we have this correct - after a week of
unseasonably warm and wonderful temperatures, we are now faced with cold,
windy, and wet. Does that sound about right? Today's high will be
below the normal high for January. But at least we won't be
shoveling any snow!
J
Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 9:05 this morning. The chance of showers
today is nearly 100%. The high is supposed to be in the
mid-forties, and so is the low! There is a 20% chance
of rain this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons,
one
double-crested cormorant,
many
American robins,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 17, 2007
Kiawah is overcast this morning, and very
breezy. This is quite a change from the past week or so... We
received some brief showers last night, with winds whipping through the
trees across the island. There are plenty of palm fronds and leaves
as evidence. Guess it is time for winter! Are you ready?
Weather:
It is 44 degrees at 9:05 this morning. There is a 20% chance of rain
today, and the high should be near fifty.
Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties with a 90% chance
of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
American alligators,
one
brown pelican,
two
raccoons,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 16, 2007
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and for
now it remains fairly warm.
However, tonight's showers and winds will drop the temperature
drastically, and we can expect normal January temperatures in the low
fifties for the remainder of the week.
Shrimp Boat
Linda Sample sent in this photo of a shrimp boat - a familiar sight off
Kiawah's beach. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Highs will be near
seventy today with a 30% chance of rain.
It will be very breezy this evening as the chance of showers increases
to 40%. Lows tonight in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
American alligator,
two
brown pelicans,
one
great blue heron,
two
raccoons,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 15, 2007 ** Martin Luther King Day **
Kiawah is sunny and warm again this morning.
Today will be another FABULOUS day, so enjoy it while you can!
Today is Martin Luther King Day.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where
he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at
times of challenge and controversy."
*Martin Luther King Jr.
The island was busy over the week-end with
folks out enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures. Bikers,
runners, and walkers enjoyed the paths, while folks fishing and kayakers
enjoyed Kiawah's waterways.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Expect near record highs
for today, as the temperature on Kiawah reaches the mid-seventies.
Lows tonight near sixty.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
three
American alligators,
one
marsh hawk,
four
brown pelicans,
five
great blue herons, roughly a dozen
hooded
mergansers,
six
male
white-tailed deer,
three
raccoons,
five
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 12, 2007 Week-end Edition
It is gorgeous and sunny on Kiawah this morning. There
is plenty of time to prepare for the upcoming week-end, but not by
dragging out winter coats! Highs will be in the low seventies,
giving us all plenty of opportunity to get outside and play! See you
on the beach?
Week-end Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. It will me MUCH warmer
today, with highs near seventy.
There is a 20% chance of rain however.
Friday's low should be in the mid-fifties. It seems a warm week-end is
in store for us too, with highs both Saturday and Sunday in the low
seventies, lows both nights in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
great blue herons,
one
male
white-tailed deer, one
raccoon,
three
double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 11, 2007
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning,
revealing blankets and sheets draped over delicate plants last night.
Our plants will get a reprieve for the next few days though, as
temperatures warm up for the week-end.
Great Blue Heron
This great blue heron was caught while looking for lunch. Thanks to Danny
Zampino for sharing his "catch". Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Look for a high near sixty
today, and a low tonight around fifty. There is a 20% chance of rain
after midnight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
male
white-tailed deer, one
great blue heron,
three
raccoons,
one
double-crested cormorant,
two
male and three female
hooded mergansers,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 10, 2007
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but still
chilly. Definitely a day for sweaters and coats as you venture outside to
play!
There are hundreds of
birds on the island now - guess they must be stopping by on their way
South.
Weather:
It is 42 degrees at 9:15 this morning. We are headed for a high in the
mid-fifties today, with a low tonight in the
mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
male
white-tailed deer, two
raccoons,
three
double-crested cormorants,
two
male
hooded mergansers,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 9, 2007
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but not
terribly warm. Mother Nature has brought us temperatures that are more
like our normal January, though it will warm up a bit by the end of the
week. Still, can we really complain about 60 degrees in January?
Weather:
It is 44 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Can you believe it? That
is a 20 degree change from yesterday morning! Brrrrrrr... Today's high
should be in the low sixties. The low tonight is supposed to be in the
mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
great
blue herons, one
male
white-tailed deer, two
raccoons,
one
double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets. Heard
but not seen: one
great horned owl hooting over the marsh.
January 8, 2007
It is rainy and overcast on Kiawah this
morning. This past week-end actually gave us some fairly decent weather,
despite the predictions of rain. But the rain is certainly here now,
and the temperature will begin dropping later this afternoon. For
the next few days it will seem like January, with temperatures in the
fifties for most of the week.
Kiawah Sunset
Chris Dahlstrom sends this photo of a fabulous Kiawah sunset. What colors! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Looks like it is going to be a
wet one today! Highs near seventy with a 70% chance of showers. Tonight's low should
be in the upper thirties. Brrrrr...
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places on Kiawah during the
week-end: two
foxes, one
red-headed woodpecker,
six
great
blue herons, eight
white-tailed deer, two
raccoons,
six hooded mergansers,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 5, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is preparing for showers this morning,
as thunderstorms are headed our way. Though we can look forward to
spring-like temperatures all week-end, we can also look forward to
spring-like showers! If we are lucky we may get a brief break from
the rain on Saturday. Keep those fingers crossed! Whatever
happens with Mother Nature, here's hoping you have a fabulous week-end!
Week-end Weather:
It is 65 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. Friday's high is
supposed to be near seventy, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. The low should
be in near sixty with a 60% chance of rain. Saturday should bring highs
in the mid-seventies, and lows in the upper fifties with a 20% chance of
showers in the evening. Last but not least, Sunday's weather
returns to a higher chance of rain, with a high in the low seventies and
a 50% chance, lows in the mid-fifties with a 30% chance. Keep
those umbrellas handy!
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
great
blue herons,
one
American
alligator, one
white-tailed deer, two
raccoons,
six hooded mergansers,
three
double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 4, 2007
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, but
quite warm. It doesn't look like too
many golf or tennis games will take place this morning, as showers work
their way down the coast.
Did you know? The Quadrantids
meteor shower will strut it's stuff tonight. The best viewing time is 4
to 6 a.m. If you head outside and look to the Northeast, you should see
60 to 120 medium speed meteors per hour. The best place on Kiawah to
watch for meteors is the beach because of the unobstructed view of the
sky. So arrange a few chairs or some other comfortable rest, dress
warmly, take a blanket and enjoy!
Weather:
It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning. What a change - warm
weather has reared its head on Kiawah again! Today's highs should
be in the low
seventies, with a 60% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the lower
sixties, with the chance of rain dropping to 20%.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
American
alligators,
one
great
blue heron, two
white-tailed deer, one
raccoon,
three
hooded mergansers,
one
double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets.
January 3, 2007
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. It
is a bit chilly when you walk outside, but you could easily do your
morning walk in a sweatshirt. Isn't this why we all love living in
South Carolina? Who says it is winter?
Weather:
It is 52 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Though a tad cool, today
will be a terrific day to get outside and play! Highs in the low
sixties and lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
six (!)
white-tailed deer,
one
great
blue heron,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and one
double-crested cormorant.
January 2, 2007
It is cool and breezy on Kiawah this
morning. Though it is sweater weather, we should have a lovely day to
enjoy the outdoors! Perhaps a bicycle ride to find your own personal
sunset this evening?
Sea Oat Sunrise
This lovely sunrise was taken a few months back. Have you gotten to the
beach to check out a fabulous Kiawah sunrise recently? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:00
this morning. Today should be cool but pleasant. Look for a high near
sixty and a low in the mid-forties. ** PLANT WATCH **
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count:
One
fox,
two
white-tailed deer,
one
great
blue heron,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
January 1, 2007 - Happy New Year!
Kiawah is overcast this morning, and it
looks like rain is headed our way. Looks like it will be a good day to
stay in and watch the parades and football games!
Hope your New Year's Eve celebration was
wonderful! Another year has come and gone... Are you ready for 2007?
Here's hoping it is a wonderful year for you & yours!
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:00
this morning. Highs in the upper sixties with an 80% chance of rain. Get
out those umbrellas! Lows tonight in the upper forties. ** PLANT
WATCH **
Week-end
Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at
various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Two
frolicking
foxes,
four
white-tailed deer,
four
great
blue herons,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and four
double-crested cormorants.
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