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April
28, 2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is back to sunshine and cool breezes
this morning. After our recent gloomy rain, today is a wonderful reward!
The sun in shining brightly - even the birds seem happy about it. Island
visitors would probably agree with them! The magnolia blossoms are ready to burst open to
welcome the warmth of the spring sunshine. There are even a few oleander
blooms valiantly trying to open. What spring flowers do you have where
you live?
Document Destruction Day...
Come to the Town Hall at 2:00 p.m.
and demolish your private documents!
Click here
for details...
Island News...
Paving of the Kiawah Island Parkway begins Sunday evening, April
30th,
at 8:00 p.m. The crew will work through the night, finishing at 6:00
a.m. Hopefully this will lessen the traffic impact, but please be
prepared for delays if you are out & about on the island between those
hours.
Week-end
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. We should have a mild
spring day Friday, with highs in the mid-seventies and a low in the
mid-fifties. The week-end is shaping up to be terrific "get outside
and play" time, with highs on Saturday and Sunday in the mid-seventies.
The low Saturday night should be in the mid-fifties. Sunday's low is
supposed to be in the low fifties with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole,
two
broad-headed skinks,
one
five-lined skink, two
American alligators,
five
brown pelicans,
one
great blue heron,
one
raccoon,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
27, 2006
We have more clouds on Kiawah this morning.
Yesterday was supposed to be drizzly all day long, but turned out to be a
lovely day. After a few brief showers in the morning, the remaining
rain stayed away until it was nearly dark. Could this really be
Camelot? In which case, the sun should be out shortly, and the rain
will stay away until this evening!
Don't Forget...
tomorrow is Document
Destruction Day at the Town Hall. Bring your out-of-date items to
the Town Hall beginning at 2:00 p.m. and get them shredded into oblivion!
Weather:
It is 66 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It seems that more rain is on
the way today, with chances at 50%. Highs are supposed to be in the
low seventies, and lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
anoles, two
five-lined skinks, eight
brown pelicans,
two
great blue herons,
one
raccoon,
three
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
26, 2006
Kiawah is cloudy this morning, but still warm
and pleasant. It looks like some April showers are in store for us today,
and we could use the rain! We haven't had much this month, and the
plants show it. Looks like a good day to read a book - what are you
reading these days?
Don't Forget...
this Friday is Document
Destruction Day at the Town Hall. Bring your out-of-date items to
the Town Hall beginning at 2:00 p.m. and get them shredded into oblivion!
Weather:
It is 72 degrees at 9:10 this morning. A light rain is falling, and
there is a slight chance of showers all day and into the evening.
Today brings a high near eighty, with a low near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole, two
broad-headed skinks,
two
five-lined skinks, three
brown pelicans,
one
great blue heron,
one
raccoon,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
25, 2006
It is already fairly warm on Kiawah this
morning, so we have yet another fabulous morning!
The sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing... LOUDLY! And
they have been doing so since sunrise! Isn't it fascinating that our
avian friends are just as affected by wonderful weather as we are?
Critters are settling into their spring
homes and habits...a raccoon has taken up residence in a large live oak. The past two years a momma raccoon has lived there and raised young.
Hopefully this is the same friendly raccoon! It was wonderful to
watch her teach her babies to climb the tree, observing them as they grew
up. What Kiawah critters have you spied lately?
Reflections in
Orange and Purple Do you know where this photo was taken? Hint: it is behind the Vanderhorst Gate.
Answer: This photo
was taken at the entrance to Osprey Point golf course.
Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 73 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Kiawah should have another
fabulous "almost summer" day, as the high will be in the mid-eighties. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the upper sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
bottle-nosed dolphins, one
anole, seven
brown pelicans,
one
cardinal, two
great blue herons,
one
raccoon,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
24, 2006
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning.
This nice warm weather begs for some outdoor time, and Kiawah awaits the
intrepid explorer! Here is a little known suggestion for any budding
Columbus' out there: why not investigate the Kiawah Swamp Garden? The Kiawah Swamp Garden is located on Turtle Beach
Lane (accessible by bicycle). It is a secluded wetland garden, where
you can usually see many alligators and turtles, as well as several
varieties of Kiawah's native plants. Can you locate it?
Island
News:
Joe Croughwell, KICA Director of Security sent this message this
morning: "Yesterday a local Charleston news station inaccurately reported
a chlorine gas emergency on Kiawah Island. St Johns Fire Department
promptly responded and thoroughly checked the scene. They found that an
alarm system intended to detect such emergencies malfunctioned, causing
the alarm. Thanks to SJFD for their rapid and professional handling of
this false alarm."
Weather:
It is 72 degrees at 9:15 this morning. A warm day is in store for
Kiawah today, with temperatures reaching the mid-eighties. The low
tonight should be in the mid-sixties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around the island during
the week-end: five
bottle-nosed dolphins, one
turkey
vulture, three
anoles, several
red-winged blackbirds, eighteen
brown pelicans,
three
cardinals, four
great blue herons,
one
raccoon, three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
21, 2006 Week-end Edition
We have a wonderful morning on Kiawah this
morning. The island is beautiful and sunny, with a slight breeze.
Get out and enjoy the weather today, because rain may be on the way!
Friday afternoon the Kiawah Art & House Tour
takes place. The tour runs between 3 & 7p.m., so there may be a bit more
traffic than normal. And please watch for folks driving around the
island who may not know where they are going!
Island News:
Paving of the Kiawah Island Parkway begins Sunday evening, April 23rd,
at 8:00 p.m. The crew will work through the night, finishing at 6:00
a.m. Hopefully this will lessen the traffic impact, but please be
prepared for delays if you are out & about on the island between those
hours.
Reflections in
Orange and Purple Do you know where this photo was taken? Hint: it is behind the Vanderhorst Gate.
Stay tuned for the answer on Monday... Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 69 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. It looks like a mixed bag for
week-end weather, with Friday nice & sunny, but showers rolling in for
Saturday. The high Friday should be near eighty with a 20%
chance of rain. The low Friday night should be in the
mid-sixties with an increasing chance of thundershowers - 40%.
Saturday is supposed to have highs in the upper seventies, lows in the
upper fifties, and a 60% chance of showers.
Last but not least, Sunday should have a high
near eighty and lows in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
bottle-nosed dolphins, one
broad-headed skink,
several
red-winged blackbirds, five
brown pelicans,
two
cardinals, one
great blue heron,
one
raccoon, three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
20, 2006
Kiawah is sunny this morning. There is
just a slight cool breeze as well. What a fabulous, beautiful day! The air is warm,
the sun is out, and Kiawah is paradise. The temperature will be
warm today, and the scent of spring is in the air. Will you be able
to get outside to advantage of the lovely weather?
Weather:
It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today should bring a high in the
upper seventies. The low tonight is supposed to be in the low sixties.
Once again we have a chance for April showers, with a 20% chance both
this afternoon and this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, one
turkey
vulture, seven
brown pelicans,
three
cardinals, two
great blue herons,
one
raccoon, three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
19, 2006
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning,
and still a mite cooler than normal. Turns out that the weather yesterday
was not particularly good for visiting the beach, but the paths and golf
courses were certainly busy!
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:15 this morning. We have a 40% chance of showers
this afternoon, with a high in the mid-seventies. Tonight's low
should be in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
cardinals, one
tricolored heron,
three
great blue herons,
one
raccoon, three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
18, 2006
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but a bit
cooler than recently. The showers last night brought us much cooler air
and took the edge off the hot, humid weather of yesterday. Beach anyone?
Just hanging
around... This squirrel looks capable of being on the U.S. Gymnastics
Team! At the very least it has the motivation to attempt amazing
stunts. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 57 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It looks like we are back to
spring, as today's high should be near seventy. The low tonight
is supposed to be in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
red-winged blackbirds, one
cardinal, one
great blue heron,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
17, 2006
It is another fan-tab-u-lous morning on
Kiawah! So maybe fantabulous is not a word, but it certainly seems
an accurate description of this lovely weather.
The oak leaves have mostly fallen, which
means that ...<drum roll please> it is time for the oak tags! Yes,
just when you thought you were finished dealing with the oak tree debris
everywhere, the tags begin dropping.
Weather:
It is 72 degrees at 9:00 this morning. More perfect weather is on the
way, with highs today in the mid-eighties and lows tonight near sixty.
There is a 20% chance of showers this evening.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around the island during the
week-end: five
piping plovers,
several
red-winged blackbirds, four
cardinals, two
anoles,
four
great blue herons,
two
Carolina wrens,
two
raccoons,
six
American alligators,
three
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
14, 2006 Week-end Edition
It is another gorgeous day in paradise! Kiawah
is bathed in sunshine this morning, and it is already somewhat warm.
Looks like a day to be outside soaking up the sun!
Island News:
It is Good Friday today, and the Town Hall is closed.
Commercial work is permitted on the island today.
Another sunlit morning on Kiawah
Property owner Bob Struble sent in this photo taken during an early
morning bike ride. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 66 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. The high should be
near eighty, and the low in the low sixties. It looks as if we
have a wonderful warm week-end in store too! Both Saturday and Sunday
are supposed to have highs in the low eighties and lows in the low
sixties. Perfect weather, anyone?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
green snake,
three
cardinals, two
anoles,
two
great blue herons,
two
Carolina wrens,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
three
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
13, 2006
Kiawah is beautiful, warm, and sunny this morning.
The island is chock full o'visitors this week, and everyone seems to be
enjoying this terrific weather. The bike paths and the beach were
both crowded yesterday - well, crowded by Kiawah standards anyway.
Will you be able to get outside to play today?
Island News:
Look for traffic delays during this morning as
seven large-framed "sub-units" (construction
vehicles) are transported through the roundabout and
down Governor's Drive just past Flyway. Due to their size, in and
outbound traffic will both be stopped for brief periods. Please
allow extra driving time.
Click here
for additional information from the KICA web site.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Another fabulous Kiawah day is
on the way! The high today is supposed to be
in the mid-seventies. Tonight's low should be in the upper
fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, two
cardinals, three
anoles,
one
great blue heron, four
Carolina wrens,
one
raccoon,
one
American alligator,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
12, 2006
We have more sunshine and warm breezes on
Kiawah this morning. The azaleas are out in full force.
Everywhere you look it seems that Kiawah is showing off its colors -
fuchsia, white, red, and purple azaleas, the delicate pink of a dogwood,
pale lavender wisteria hanging from branches, the soft yellow of Carolina
Jessamine...flowers are spread far and wide across the landscape. Mother
Nature is putting on her best show!
Island News:
Look for traffic delays during the morning of Thursday, April 13th
as seven large-framed "sub-units" are transported through the
roundabout and down Governor's Drive just past Flyway. Due to
their size, in and outbound traffic will both be stopped for brief
periods. Please allow extra driving time tomorrow morning.
Click
here for additional information from the KICA web site.
Weather:
It is 62 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Spring is completely here now
it would seem! Today should see highs
in the low seventies and lows near sixty. Beach anyone?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
mockingbird, one
yellow-bellied sapsucker, two
anoles,
two
great blue herons,
a pair of
Carolina wrens,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
11, 2006
Kiawah is drenched in sunshine this morning.
It is a gorgeous day on the island, with more on the way. Folks
attending the Family Circle Cup on Daniel Island must be very happy!
Island News:
Happy Birthday to Carol Hatch of Marsh Island
Drive!
It's bluebird time again! Those who have bird boxes on
their property might be seeing "Papa" bluebird checking out the scene for this
year's nest & family. If you look into the box in the afternoon, you
can determine what type of bird is building there. Pine straw means
bluebirds, green moss means chickadees. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today is supposed to be another
lovely day with a high
near seventy again and a low in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
great blue herons, two
turkey
vultures,
two male
cardinals,
a pair of
Carolina wrens
building a nest,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
10, 2006
It is sunny and loud on Kiawah this morning.
Yes, LOUD! The birds are apparently quite happy with this fabulous
weather, and they are singing their little hearts out. Can you hear
any birds where you are?
Island News: A few tickets remain for the April 26th
QuinTango. The Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council is presenting
the QuinTango at the Sandcastle. For more information,
click
here.
Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:15 this morning. We should experience a
beautiful day as temperatures go for a high
near seventy and lows in the mid-fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
These critters were spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: four
great blue herons, two
anoles, three
black
vultures,
two male
cardinals, a pair of
Carolina titmice,
a pair of
Carolina wrens,
three
raccoons,
six
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen:
chuck wills widows.
April
7, 2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. It
is quite warm, and looks like a wonderful day to get outside and play.
The little raccoon living in the live oak on Marsh
Island Drive is awake this morning. She (?) is peering out the
"front door" of her chosen home - it is a small hole that she can use as
both a window and a door. Last year she had two babies there - will
she have some this year as well?
Island News #1: A few tickets remain for the April 26th
QuinTango. The Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council is presenting
the QuinTango at the Sandcastle. For more information,
click
here.
Island News #2: The curbing project has been completed!
Next up: resurfacing of the Kiawah Island Parkway. This will be
done at night to minimize the impact to island drivers. Stay
tuned here for further information.
Thanks to all TOKI Volunteers!
Did you wonder why the Town Hall was closed for a bit Thursday?
They were busy working to thank all of the volunteers who work on the
various town committees. They had a terrific luncheon at Mingo
Point for them.
Week-end Weather:
It is 67 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. The high should be near
eighty, with a lows in the mid-sixties.
It looks like a warm but wet week-end is in store for Kiawah, as
showers roll into the Lowcountry early Saturday. Temperatures
are supposed to be in the mid-seventies during the day, and the
mid-fifties at night. There is a 60% chance of rain Saturday.
Sunday is supposed to be a bit cooler due to Saturday's showers. with
highs in the mid-sixties and lows near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
The
chuck wills widows
are back! At least two were heard last night, calling across the
marsh. Other critters spotted yesterday: two
great blue herons, two
anoles, two
cardinals,
two
raccoons,
three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
6, 2006
Once again we have a cool morning on Kiawah. It is a bit warmer
than yesterday, so expect LOTS of folks to be out and about. When
you look around you can tell it is spring break - there were many people
on the beach and the paths yesterday. Kiawah is starting to get busy
again, at least for a little while.
Island News:
It looks like the curbing project will be finished a day early!
THANKS to the KICA folks who have worked so diligently on it.
The curbing work on the Kiawah Island Parkway will be between the
second Sea Forest Drive intersection and Sanctuary Beach Drive. The
western end of Sea Forest Drive will be closed off at some point as
well.
Be sure to plan for extra driving time,
as KICA completes work on a curb project. If you have any questions, please call Huggie Hindman or Connie Samford at 843-768-2315.
Code Red:
You may know about the Code
Red system used by the Town of Kiawah Island to notify property owners
of important situations or emergencies. A test of the system was
performed Saturday April 1st. Did you receive a call or message?
If not,
click here to find out how to ensure you are part of this helpful
option from the Town!
Weather:
It is 63 degrees at 9:20 this morning.
We will have a warm day today with a high in the low seventies.
The low tonight should be in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole,
three
yellow-rumped warblers, two
cardinals,
one
raccoon,
three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
5, 2006
Kiawah is cool this
morning, but sunny and beautiful.
Last night's winds brought us cooler temperatures, and they are not
leaving anytime soon. This afternoon we should look for winds in the
25 mph range. Kite flying anyone?
Island News:
The curbing work on the Kiawah Island Parkway will be between Green Dolphin Way
and the Bass Pond causeway. Obviously there is no detour possible
there, so be prepared for some single lane traffic with a flagperson.
Be sure to plan for extra driving time during the next few weeks,
as KICA completes work on a curb project. If you have any questions, please call Huggie Hindman or Connie Samford at 843-768-2315.
Code Red:
You may know about the Code
Red system used by the Town of Kiawah Island to notify property owners
of important situations or emergencies. A test of the system was
performed Saturday April 1st. Did you receive a call or message?
If not,
click here to find out how to ensure you are part of this helpful
option from the Town!
Weather:
It is 50 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
The high today should be in the low seventies. Tonight's low is
supposed to be in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
tricolored heron,
two
anoles, one
yellow-rumped warbler,
one male
cardinal,
two
raccoons,
one
American alligator,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
4, 2006
Once again Mother Nature has graced
Kiawah with a fabulously beautiful morning. The shadows of sun-dappled trees
are draped across the paths, decorated with Spanish moss
floating in the gentle breeze. Birds dive and loop through the branches,
calling to one another as they go about their business.
Island News:
The Kiawah Island Parkway detour will be on Sanctuary Beach Drive and
Green Dolphin Way again Tuesday.
Be sure to plan for extra driving time during the next few weeks,
as KICA completes work on a curb project. If you have any questions, please call Huggie Hindman or Connie Samford at 843-768-2315.
Weather:
It is 56 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Today's high is supposed to be near seventy. The low tonight
should be in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole, one male
cardinal,
one
raccoon,
two
American alligators,
three
brown pelicans,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
April
3, 2006
Kiawah is gorgeous this
morning, with sunshine and a light breeze. The weather is certainly
cooperating these days, with fabulous warm weather during the day and cool
breezes at night. Paradise anyone?
Island News:
The Kiawah Island Parkway detour will be on Sanctuary Beach Drive and
Green Dolphin Way.
Be sure to plan for extra driving time during the next few weeks,
as KICA completes work on a curb project. If you have any questions, please call Huggie Hindman or Connie Samford at 843-768-2315.
An inmate breaks in?
Is this squirrel attempting a break-in? The bird seed on Glossy
Ibis must be very tasty to risk getting caught. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 70 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
The high today should be in the low eighties. Tonight's low is
supposed to be in the mid-fifties. There is a
30% chance of rain both today and tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Seen at various times & places around the island during the week-end:
four
anoles, three
cardinals, two
raccoons,
five
American alligators,
four
Carolina titmice,
three
yellow-rumped warblers,
seven
brown pelicans,
two
blue jays,
three
double-crested cormorants,
four
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
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