September 28, 2007  Week-end Edition

It is gorgeous and sunny on Kiawah this morning.  Here we are at the end of another week... for that matter, at the end of another month!  Hard to believe that September is nearly gone.  Soon it will be time to start thinking about Halloween parties and such.  Are you ready for fall?  

Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:05 a.m. Friday morning. Things are should cool down for the week-end - yea!  Highs Friday in the upper eighties, lows in the upper sixties. Saturday brings a high in the low eighties and a low in the mid-sixties.  High Sunday near eighty with a low in the mid-sixties Sunday night.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One white-tailed deer, one American alligator, one raccoon, one golden silk spider, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 27, 2007

Kiawah is beautiful and sunny this morning. Despite the predictions, we did not receive any rain yesterday, just a fabulous warm, sunny day. It appears that today will be another wonderful day.  Will you be able to get outside to play today? 

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 8:55 a.m. this morning. It should be a lovely day again today. Look for a high in the mid-eighties with a 20% chance of rain. The low tonight is supposed to be in the low seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One great horned owl, two white-tailed deer, one American alligator, one raccoon, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 26, 2007

It is a bit overcast on Kiawah this morning.  We have a slight chance of showers today, and there is a coastal flood advisory until 10:00 a.m. this morning.  Perhaps we should all figure out where our umbrellas are?

Folks on the island this week may have noticed seeing an increase in the number of deer that are out & about.  Fawns are traveling with their mothers, and with fewer visitors, the deer are more prone to be around.  PLEASE drive carefully.  We like to watch Kiawah's deer frolicking about, so let's keep them alive to play another day!

Island News: Charleston County has scheduled two public meetings in the next few weeks to discuss proposed road projects on Johns Island. The first meeting is tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Community Center, 3351 Maybank Highway.  The Maybank Highway Widening project will be discussed. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:05 a.m. this morning. Highs in the mid-eighties with a 30% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be  in the low seventies with a 20% chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four white-tailed deer, one marsh hawk, one raccoon, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 25, 2007

Kiawah is covered with sunshine this morning.  There is just one word for Kiawah this morning...gorgeous!  A light breeze is blowing and it is nice and cool outside.  It looks like once again it will be the perfect "get outside and play day".  What fun thing are you going to treat yourself to today?

Weather: It is 72 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. We should have another lovely day today, with a high in the mid-eighties. Lows tonight in the low seventies with a 20% chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One five-lined skink, two white-tailed deer, one raccoon, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 24, 2007

It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. It looks to be a marvelous day today, with plenty of sunshine.  How will you celebrate this terrific weather?  Tennis?  Golf? A long bike ride?  Whatever your choice, today is sure to be a good day for it!

The week-end turned out not to be wet much at all, so folks were out & about enjoying the sunshine.   

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles Last Friday September 21st, the South Carolina Aquarium released two Kemp's Ridley sea turtles from Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island.  Click here to view photos from the release. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today is shaping up to be a beautiful day!  Highs in the low eighties, lows in the low seventies.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places on Kiawah during the week-end: One great horned owl, two five-lined skinks, five white-tailed deer, two raccoons, two cardinals, three Carolina chickadees, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 21, 2007 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is overcast this morning, and warmer than the past few mornings. The week-end may begin a bit wet, but we should glimpse sunshine by Saturday afternoon.  By Sunday the clouds should be gone, and we should all be outside to play!

Island News: If the weather holds, the South Carolina Aquarium will be releasing not one, but TWO sea turtles from Beachwalker Park this afternoon at 4:45 p.m.  See you on the beach!

Afternoon in The Preserve Amy Stockman is a frequent visitor to Kiawah.  Amy took this wonderful Spanish Moss photo in The Preserve one sunny afternoon.  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Week-end Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:05 a.m. Friday morning. The high Friday is supposed to be in  the mid-eighties, the low in the mid-seventies, both with a 50% chance of showers. Saturday brings temperatures in the mid-eighties with a 40% chance of rain.  We should see low seventies Saturday night, with a 20% chance of showers.  Last but not least, Sunday is supposed to have a high in the mid-eighties with a 20% chance of rain, and a low in the low seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One yellow-bellied sapsucker, one raccoon, one Carolina chickadee, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 20, 2007

It is drizzly and cool on Kiawah this morning.  It has been raining for a few hours now, and puddles are forming on the roads.  Please be careful driving out there!

Weather: It is 71 degrees at 9:05 a.m. this morning. Today's high should be near eighty and nearly a 100% chance of rain. Get out those galoshes! Lows tonight in the low seventies with a 70% chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One female white-tailed deer, one raccoon, two brown pelicans, two Carolina chickadees, one Carolina wren, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 19, 2007

Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning and quite cool. If the rain holds off until tomorrow (as it should) then today should be a wonderful day to be out and about.

Since it was so lovely and cool last night, did you get to open your windows?

Weather: It is 68 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Enjoy this last day of terrific temperatures and low humidity because it looks like rain for Thursday and Friday. High today in the low eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight near seventy with a 50% chance of rain.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three female white-tailed deer, one Cooper's hawk, one raccoon, one five-lined skink, five brown pelicans, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 18, 2007

It is cool and sunny on Kiawah this morning. Once again Mother Nature is teasing us with a brief glimpse of fall weather.  It is just cool enough at night to fling open the windows and let in some fresh air.  We should have one or two more nights of this before returning to September temperatures and a bit of humidity.

Island News: The Charleston County School District and Communities In Schools, in partnership with the Neighborhood Learning Center of the Church of Our Saviour, hosts an open house today from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the church (4166 Betsy Kerrison Parkway).  School District officials will outline tutoring, mentoring and other volunteer opportunities available at each school this coming year. Contact Greg Brown at (843) 243-9888 or greg325@bellsouth.net for more information.

September Sunset John Oakley shares his "September Sunset" as a compliment to the previously posted "September Morning".  Mingo Point is just to the left in the photo.  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Weather: It is 67 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. More fabulous temperatures and low humidity are on the way today. Look for a high near eighty, and a low in the upper sixties. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two female and one male white-tailed deer, one raccoon, one five-lined skink, one great blue heron, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 17, 2007

Kiawah is sunny this morning, with a few clouds floating through the sky. There is a slight breeze and low humidity - it is a gorgeous morning! It is certainly a "go outside and play" kind of day.

Weather: It is 68 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. We should have a lovely day today, with highs in the low eighties, and lows in the mid-sixties.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:  Twenty-five baby loggerhead turtles, ten bottle-nosed dolphins, five female and two male white-tailed deer, one marsh hawk, two raccoons, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 14, 2007 Week-end Edition

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning. It is a bit cooler, but still fairly humid.  We experienced another light show last night, and far more rain than Wednesday evening.  No one will have to water the plants on the deck today, that's for certain!

Island News: This Sunday, September 16th, the 14th annual Kiawah Island Triathlon will be held on Kiawah beginning at 7:30 a.m. The race staging, start, and finish will be at the Beachwalker Park. No roads, beach paths or beach areas will be completely closed or blocked.  However, there may be short delays on the streets for the safety of the triathletes. The Charleston Triathlon Club will work with association security and the local police to insure that any delay or inconvenience is minimal. You may contact Mike Loggins, Race Director at (843) 853-9987 for additional information.

September Morning Bob Struble names this photo "September Morning".  If you manage to get up early enough, you too can see a fabulous sunrise!  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. We have a high probability of a wet week-end. The high Friday should be in the mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 60% chance of showers.  Saturday the high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties, with a low near seventy.  There is a 50% chance of rain during the day & night.  The temperature should drop into the low eighties for Sunday's high, with a low in the mid-sixties.  There is a 20% chance of showers Sunday.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two female white-tailed deer and two bucks, one tiny owl near the dunes, one very wet raccoon, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 13, 2007

Kiawah is sunny just now, and the ground is still wet from the rain during the night. The light show that accompanied the rain was quite something ~ flashes in the clouds and bright bursts throughout the sky.  Mother Nature's entertainment!  

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Once again, even though it is sunny now, the weather service says thundershowers are likely. Highs should be in the upper eighties, lows in the mid-seventies. There is a 60% chance of showers both today and tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One great blue heron, one five-lined skink, one raccoon, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 12, 2007

It is a marvelous sunny morning on Kiawah. The humidity seems to have abated somewhat, and there is a slight breeze blowing in from the ocean.  All in all, another fabulous day on our barrier island!

Weather: It is 78 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Though it is sunny now, the weather service says thundershowers are likely this afternoon. Highs are supposed to be in the mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies. There is a 70% chance of rain both today and tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One baby loggerhead turtle, one great blue heron, one male cardinal, two five-lined skinks, one raccoon, four brown pelicans, three golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 11, 2007

Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. It certainly looks like another fabulous day on Kiawah - the birds are singing and the sun is shining! Wouldn't it be nice to soak up a little sun today?

Fall on Kiawah Regardless of the season, Kiawah can be quite colorful. This photo is a terrific example.  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. It will be a bit warmer today, with a high near ninety. There is a 20% chance of rain today. Tonight's low should be in the upper seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One great blue heron, one raccoon, nine brown pelicans, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 10, 2007

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. We have yet another amazing day to enjoy! 

The week-end was glorious, with absolutely ZERO of the predicted possibility of showers.  Beachgoers seemed unaware of the demise of summer as they frolicked in the surf and on the beach.  The bike paths were curiously empty however.

Island News:  Wondering where our Kiawah Turtle went?  It is currently on display at the SC Aquarium, where it awaits auction on September 15th.  All proceeds from the auction benefit the aquarium. Click here for details.

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Kiawah may have a partly cloudy day today. Highs are supposed to be in the upper eighties, the low in the upper seventies.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One ruby-throated hummingbird, two great blue herons, one osprey, two raccoons, two bluebirds, twenty-three brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, two golden silk spiders, several dragonflies in the dunes, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 7, 2007 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, though some clouds are floating across the sky.  But it should be a terrific week-end despite the clouds.  Will you get outside to play this week-end?

Island News:  Wondering where our Kiawah Turtle went?  It is currently on display at the SC Aquarium, where it awaits auction on September 15th.  All proceeds from the auction benefit the aquarium. Click here for details.

A gray fox Though they are not often seen, gray foxes do call Kiawah home. Our island is prime habitat for them, and provides plenty of food. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Week-end Weather: It is 78 degrees at 9:05 a.m. Friday morning. It seems an overcast week-end is in store for Kiawah. Friday's high should be in the mid-eighties, the low in the mid-seventies. Highs Saturday in the upper eighties, lows in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of showers. Sunday brings the greatest chance of precipitation with a 40% chance of rain, and a high in the upper eighties.  Lows Sunday night in the low seventies with a 20% chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One ruby-throated hummingbird, one raccoon, two bluebirds, ten brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, two golden silk spiders, several dragonflies in the dunes, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 6, 2007

Sunshine covers Kiawah this morning, with a dash of breeze thrown in for good measure.  Mix in a little mid-eighties temperatures and you have a recipe for a wonderful day!  Are you ready?.  

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:05 a.m. this morning. If you enjoyed yesterday you are in for a treat! Today is supposed to be exactly the same. Highs in the mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One raccoon, six brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, two golden silk spiders, several dragonflies in the dunes, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 5, 2007

Kiawah is sunny and cool this morning. It should be a terrific day for a picnic, a trip to the beach, or just a lazy day in the sun.  What are your plans for this fabulous day? 

A dolphin sightseer? Jules Griffon shares this photo of a dolphin she spotted just off Kiawah's beach. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:05 a.m. this morning. Today should be a lovely day, with a highs in the mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One marsh hawk, one female white-tailed deer, one raccoon, six brown pelicans, two golden silk spiders, dozens and dozens of dragonflies in the dunes, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 4, 2007

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning.  The birds are singing loudly, and there is a very gentle breeze.  

Did you have an enjoyable Labor Day yesterday?  Kiawah finally dried out a bit, so there were loads of folks enjoying the bike paths and the beach.

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. It will be slightly warmer today than yesterday, with a high near ninety. Tonight's low should be in the low seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two white-tailed deer, one raccoon, three brown pelicans, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 3, 2007 

This will probably come as a bit of a shock, but Kiawah is actually sunny this morning!  After our extremely soggy week-end, some sunshine is definitely in order!  Here's hoping you get outside to play today! 

Weather: It is 72 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Though we have sunshine today, there is still a 20% chance of showers during the day and evening.  Highs today in the mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Sixteen baby loggerhead turtles, one Black-crowned night heron, seven white-tailed deer, one green heron, three raccoons, ten brown pelicans, two golden silk spiders, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.