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March 30, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, and much cooler than recent
mornings. But March didn't live up to its legend this year...
"in like a lion, out like a lamb". We didn't have the fierce
winds that usually blow March into being, though we are having a
fairly mild end. Can you believe it is nearly April?
Last Chance... to make your reservations for the KICA Sunset
Cruise! Friday March 30th is the last day to reserve your spot
for the April 12th cruise on the Island Breeze. Visit the
KICA web site or call (843)
768-3875 for more information.
Week-end Weather: It is 57 degrees
at 9:10 Friday morning. We have a much cooler
week-end in store for us than our last. Friday's high is
supposed to be in the mid-sixties, lows in the mid-fifties. Saturday
will be nearly identical, with highs in the mid-sixties, and a in
the upper fifties. Highs near seventy on Sunday, and lows in
the low sixties. There is a 20% chance of showers Sunday
night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
anole,
one
white-tailed
deer, one
fox,
two
double-crested cormorants,
two
raccoons,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 29, 2007
It is sunny and warm on
Kiawah this morning. Though we have a slight chance of showers this
afternoon, today looks like a terrific day to get outside and play!
Last Chance... to make your reservations for the KICA Sunset
Cruise! Friday March 30th is the last day to reserve your spot
for the April 12th cruise on the Island Breeze. Visit the
KICA web site or call (843)
768-3875 for more information.
Taking a snooze in the sun... Ernest Hesseltine saw this bobcat
recently. Doesn't it seem to be
snoozing in the sun? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 65 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. Today's high should be in the low seventies
again,
with a 20% chance of showers this afternoon. Tonight's low is
supposed to be near sixty, also with a 20% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two
white-tailed
deer, one
anole, one
fox,
one
osprey,
one
raccoon,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: two
chuck wills widows
.
March 28, 2007
Kiawah is magnificent and sunny this morning. The flowers on the
island seem to be celebrating spring, as they burst forth with their
showy blossoms and colors. If you look closely, you can see the
native wildflowers displaying their more modest offerings. Is
there anything more beautiful than Kiawah in the springtime?
Weather: It is 64 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Spring has definitely sprung! Highs
today in the low seventies,
lows tonight near sixty.
Allergy alert: The
pollen.com
pollen index is 10 out of 12 today. Oak, elm, and
cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two
anoles, one
fox, one
American alligator at Osprey Point golf course,
one
osprey,
one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 27, 2007
It is partly sunny on
Kiawah this morning. It is a fine
spring day, and it should be nice and warm. Another sign of
spring that is certainly not lacking on Kiawah these days is...
pollen! Anything that sits outside for longer than an hour is covered
by a fine mist of yellow dust. Cars, leaves, potted plants - nothing
is exempt!
Weather: It is 64 degrees
at 9:05 this morning.
We have a fabulous day in store for us, with a high in the mid-seventies,
and a low
in the
upper fifties.
Allergy alert: The
pollen.com
pollen index is high at 10.2 today. Oak, elm, and
cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
anole, one
osprey,
one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: one
chuck wills widow
and
two
screech owls.
March 26, 2007
Kiawah is overcast this morning. Today is still supposed to be a
wonderfully warm spring day, despite the clouds.
We had a glorious week-end, with loads of sunshine and perfect warm
temperatures without humidity.
Spring Sunset Jane Lurie captured this amazing Kiawah sunset
recently. Aren't the
colors simply amazing? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 63 degrees
at 9:10 this morning.
Last night's showers never materialized, but it looks as if they are
on their way now. Highs today near seventy,
and the weather folks have no mention of rain. Lows tonight in the
upper fifties.
Allergy alert: The
pollen.com
pollen index is fairly high 10.4 today. Oak, elm, and
cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted
at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: four
anoles,
three
osprey, two
foxes, five
white-tailed
deer,
two
raccoons,
four
American alligators, seven
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: two
screech owls.
March 23, 2007 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and gorgeous on
Kiawah this morning. Things around here are really starting to pick
up, as spring break vacationers frolic on Kiawah.
Where dem mousies?
Once again Joe Zambito has captured one of
Kiawah's more elusive residents on film. This hawk was sitting near
the edge of Joe's yard looking for lunch. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather: It is 62 degrees
at 9:05 Friday morning. Highs
Friday
in the low seventies, lows in the upper fifties. Mid-seventies
and sunny is up next for Saturday, with a low Saturday evening in
the upper fifties. Last but not least, Sunday weighs in with a
high near eighty. Lows Sunday night in the mid-fifties with a
20% chance of showers.
Allergy alert: The
pollen.com
pollen index is 10 of 12 Friday and Saturday both. Oak, elm, and
cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens. Sunday will be a real
sneezer, with the index at 11.2 Ah-choo!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
The
anoles
are back! Two
anoles,
one
osprey,
one
fox,
one
white-tailed
deer,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators, three
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: two
screech owls.
March 22, 2007
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning. Some spring showers
may be headed our way later this afternoon, so get outside and play
early today!
Weather: It is 62 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Highs
today
near seventy with a 20% chance of rain. Tonight's low near sixty.
Allergy alert: The
pollen.com
pollen index is a high 10.2 today. Oak, birch, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
osprey,
one
fox,
two
white-tailed
deer,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
one
double-crested cormorant,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: two
screech owls.
March 21, 2007
It is sunny on
Kiawah this morning, which is fitting, considering that today is the
first official day of spring. Happy Spring!
Weather: It is 60 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. We may be on the receiving end of a bit of rain
later, but it should be warm. Today's
high should be near mid-sixties, the low tonight near sixty.
There
is a 20% chance of showers both today and tonight.
Allergy alert: The pollen index is a high 9.6
today. The folks at
pollen.com say that
oak, birch, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two
osprey,
one
fox,
one
white-tailed
deer,
two
raccoons,
one
American alligator,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 20, 2007
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. We
have a wonderful spring day on the way - without the rain!
This is the time of year when our lovely live oaks
become the scourge of Kiawah gardeners. March's "lion" winds have
scattered the dead leaves everywhere. And except for an hour or two
when the yard looks nice, raking does not do much good! The leaves
just seem to keep coming down. On the other hand, the Bradford pear
trees certainly look beautiful with their white blossoms bursting out
all over.
Lunchtime
Osprey parents are very solicitous of their
young. Jane Lurie captured this parent and baby sharing a bite to eat. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 58 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. A terrific day is headed our way! Today's
high should be near seventy, the low in the mid-fifties.
Allergy alert: The pollen index is a high 9.9
today. The folks at
pollen.com say that
oak, birch, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
osprey, two
white-tailed
deer,
one
raccoon,
one
American alligator,
three
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 19, 2007
It is sunny and cool on
Kiawah this morning. After a cooler week-end, we
seem to be working on a true spring week, with pleasant
temperatures and little rain to preclude our outdoor activities.
Enjoy!
Weather: It is 59 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. Looks like a nice day is in store for us, if a
bit cooler than last week. Highs today in the low sixties, lows
near fifty.
Allergy alert: The pollen index is a medium high 9.1
today. The folks at
pollen.com say that
oak, birch, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during
the week-end: two
foxes, three
osprey, five
white-tailed
deer,
two
raccoons,
three
American alligators,
four
great
blue herons,
six
double-crested cormorants,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 16, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is cloudy this morning, with just a wee bit
of showers falling. Though today will still be warm, we are headed
into a MUCH cooler week-end. Today's rain is bringing cooler
temperatures, but at least it is supposed to stop by Saturday, just in
time for
KICA's Celebrate Kiawah! party.
** Happy St. Patrick's Day! **
A Kiawah Lion? Ernest Hesseltine captured this bobcat on film
as it relaxed in the marsh. Does it seem to you that our bobcats act
like tourists? They also like to lounge about on Kiawah!
J
This looks like a scene right out of the movie
"Born Free".
Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather: It is 63 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. Friday's high will be in the low seventies with a
100%
chance of showers. Lows Friday evening in the mid-forties with a
70%
chance of rain. A cool week-end is in store for us - not quite winter
again, but definitely cooler! Saturday the high should be in the
upper fifties, lows in the mid-thirties. Sunday's high is
supposed to be in the low sixties, with lows in the upper thirties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Allergy alert: Friday the pollen index drops due to the
rain. It is 5.6 out of 12. The folks at
pollen.com say that
oak, birch, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens. Saturday it
jumps back to 10.6, and Sunday it will be 8.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
fox, two
osprey,
one
raccoon,
one
American alligator,
two
great
blue herons,
two
double-crested cormorants, seven
brown pelicans,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 15, 2007
It is mostly overcast on Kiawah this morning.
Rain is headed our way today, most likely arriving late this evening.
Quite a change from yesterday's fabulous "top-down" weather!
Allergy alert: Today the pollen index is a very high
10.0 out of 12. The folks at
pollen.com say that
alder, elm, and cedar/juniper are the prevalent pollens. If you have
allergies, you have probably figured this out already!
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Highs
today in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of rain. Lows
tonight in the low sixties with a 50% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
fox, one
osprey, one
American alligator,
two
great
blue herons, two
raccoons,
six
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 14, 2007
Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, as the sun
tries to peek out between the clouds. Every so often the leaves on the
trees are illuminated by golden light - and then the sun ducks back
behind the clouds.
Yesterday it seemed that everyone who was on
Kiawah was outside in some fashion - on foot, on bicycles, on roller
blades...there were even a few intrepid swimmers down by The Beach
Club! Did you get outside yesterday?
Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:20 this morning. Today's
high should be in the low seventies, lows tonight in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
fox, one male
cardinal, two
Carolina
chickadees, two
American alligators,
two
great
blue herons, one
raccoon,
four
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 13, 2007
It is sunny on
Kiawah this morning. What a wonderful sight
to see the leaves swathed in sunlight again. I don't know about you,
but I think that this merits some serious time spent outside today.
What will you do to enjoy the sunshine?
Kiawah's Shore Birds Marilyn Blizard reminds us that giving
space to our migrating shorebirds is extremely important. Some
are near death as they rest or feed here before a long flight. We give
them much benefit from not disrupting them.
Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 60
degrees at 9:20 this morning. A warm pleasant day is expected. Highs
today near seventy, lows in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
hooded
mergansers, one
osprey, two
American alligators,
one
great
blue heron, one
raccoon,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 12, 2007
Kiawah is overcast this morning. According to the weather
service, the clouds will be sticking around all week. A chance
of rain is not predicted until later in the week though, so it would
seem we will have nice weather for a while yet. So get some
spring in your step, and go outside and play!
Weather: It is 58
degrees at 9:10 this morning. We can expect a partly cloudy day today,
with highs in the upper sixties, lows tonight mid-fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah during the week-end: nine
hooded
mergansers, three
osprey, three
American alligators,
one male
cardinal,
four
great
blue herons,
two
raccoons,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 9, 2007 Week-end Edition
It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning, and
quite windy. The spring plantings around the island are
beginning to "strut their stuff", with daffodils popping up
everywhere. The sweet grass is starting to show signs of growing
longer as well. Soon Kiawah will be covered with signs of spring.
What newly sprouted greenery have you spotted lately?
Don't Forget...
to change your clocks this week-end! Spring forward one hour at
2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Kiawah's Birds
Joe Zambito says he has "always had a
thing for redheads". Do you? J
Have you seen
either of these
two birds around Kiawah lately? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather: It is 57
degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. The week-end looks a big soggy, but
still fairly warm. Friday's high should be in the mid-sixties
with a 40% chance of showers. The low is supposed to be in the
mid-fifties with a 30% chance of rain. It will be in the upper
sixties Saturday, with a 40% chance of rain. Lows Saturday
evening in the mid-fifties with a 20% chance of showers. Last
but not least, Sunday should bring highs near seventy, lows in the low
fifties, both with a 30% chance of rain.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count One male followed by six female
hooded
mergansers (that's some harem!), one
osprey,
two
American alligators,
one male
cardinal,
two
great
blue herons, one
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 8, 2007
Kiawah is sunny again this morning, and
even warmer than yesterday morning. Showers are a possibility as we
head into the week-end, so better get out and enjoy the warmth while
you can!
Weather: It is 59
degrees at 9:10 this morning. We have another lovely day in store for
us - a high near seventy, the low near fifty.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count Three
osprey, one
American alligator,
two
cardinals,
two
great
blue herons, three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 7, 2007
It is sunny and downright balmy on Kiawah
this morning. Mother Nature continues to send us fabulous weather, and
boy are we glad! Kiawah is looking quite spiffy these days, as
the azaleas begin to strut their stuff and cover themselves with
color. Have you seen any blossoms around the island lately?
Weather: It is 57 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Forget about warm, this weather is amazing!
Highs today near seventy, lows tonight in the low fifties.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count One
American alligator,
one
cardinal,
three
great
blue herons,
one
double-crested cormorant, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 6, 2007
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning.
The birds are singing happily and flitting about here and there.
They seem as happy about the warm sunshine as their human
counterparts! Will you go outside and play today?
Sunset on Kiawah's Beach
Chris Dahlstrom is a frequent
contributor to our community web site. Here is another terrific
example of his photography.
Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 54 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Looks like we have another amazing spring day
headed our way. Today's high should be near sixty again, the low in the
mid-forties.
Today's
Kiawah Critter Count One
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator sunning itself at Cougar Point golf course,
two
great
blue herons,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 5, 2007
It is fabulous and sunny on Kiawah this
morning. The wind has finally died down a bit, which is a welcome
change from Sunday! There must be something to this "in like a
lion, out like a lamb" thing. Or at least we hope there is!
How will you enjoy this wonderful spring day?
Weather: It is 45 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. It seems we are headed towards a
marvelous day! Highs today near sixty, lows in the low forties
tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah during the week-end: Three
white-tailed
deer, two
American alligators,
four
great
blue herons,
five
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 2, 2007 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is home to so many different
species of plants and animals. From bobcats to cormorants, otters to
deer, we have "critters" galore. We see wax myrtles and rattlebushes,
live oaks and trumpet creepers, loblolly pines and sweet gums. What
Kiawah plants and "critters" have you seen lately?
Did you know? The Town of Kiawah
Island has a new feature on their web site - Island Mail. You can
sign up to receive news about Kiawah via e-mail. Please
click here for more information.
Week-end Weather: It is 64
degrees at 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. Friday's high is supposed to be
66, with lows in the upper forties. The storms are expected to clear
this morning, leaving mostly sunny skies. The high Saturday should
be 65, the low in the mid-forties. Sunday's temperatures are
supposed to be highs near 60, and lows in the mid-thirties. A
30% chance of rain returns on Sunday.
Woody Woodpecker? Pileated woodpeckers are often spotted on
Kiawah. The have a loud call that sound almost like a monkey! Have you
ever heard one? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
American alligators,
three
great
blue herons,
about a dozen
hooded
mergansers,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 1, 2007
Welcome to March! Here is a little poem to help
you start looking towards warmer SPRING weather!
Spring /
March wind upon my face, /
Nubby lambs, shamrock lace, /
Dancing kites soaring high, /
Bold sunlight in azure sky - /
Ah, yes, now I remember... /
Spring awakening the world. /
--Judith A. Lindberg
Reminder: Tomorrow is Brown Trash Day! For
more information, please
click here.
Weather: It is 60 degrees at 8:00
a.m. this morning. The high temperature is supposed to reach 69.
Tonight's low should in the low sixties. There is a 60% chance
of rain today, with a possibility of severe weather tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One LARGE
American alligator in The Preserve,
two
great
blue herons,
five
hooded
mergansers,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
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