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February
28, 2006
Kiawah is sunny and
beautiful again this morning. It is considerably warmer, and
spring seems to be just around the corner! Or perhaps March will
do the "in like a lion, out like a lamb" thing? Stay tuned...
Island News: KICA's Land
Management staff is still doing spring cleaning today. Today
work will begin on the interior parkway, from the gate
to the first Flyway intersection, as crews lay spring pine straw.
Work will go on all week. There may be minimal traffic delays; so
please allow adequate travel time.
Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the low sixties. Tonight's low
should be
in the low fifties.
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
27, 2006
Kiawah has more
sunshine this morning, though it is a bit chilly outside. It
looks like you will have to bundle up for today's outdoor activities!
It rained all day long Saturday, which brought us much cooler
temperatures. Sunday was lovely & sunny, but not very warm. The
prevailing winds will switch from North to Southeast by late this
afternoon though, so tomorrow is supposed to be near seventy degrees!
Island News: KICA's Land
Management staff begins spring cleaning today. They begin with the
rights-of-ways of the exterior parkway, from the main gate to the
traffic circle. Work will be ongoing all week. There may be minimal
traffic delays; so please allow adequate travel time.
Nature
Appreciation on Kiawah is not
limited to humans apparently! These
kitties are VERY interested in the bird outside their window. Thanks
to Joe Zambito for
sending in this photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.
Weather:
It is 42 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's high
should be in the mid-fifties. The low tonight is supposed to be
in the mid-forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted 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
24, 2006 Week-end Edition
What is that big
glowing orb in the sky? SUNSHINE!
Kiawah woke to the
sun this morning, a nice change from the past several overcast
mornings.
Why is it so much easier to get up when the sun is shining?
J
Week-end Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. Temperatures
Friday are supposed to hit a high in the mid-sixties and a low in the
upper forties. There is a 20% chance of rain Friday night.
Saturday brings an increased chance of showers, with a high near sixty
and a 70% chance of rain. Saturday night should be in the low
forties with a 50% chance of showers. Last but not least, Sunday is supposed to
have a high in the low fifties, but a low in the upper twenties.
Let's see that again?!? The low Sunday night will be in the
upper twenties. ** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Six
hooded
mergansers,
one
anole,
one
American alligator,
one
great
blue heron, three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive
February
23, 2006
Once more we awoke to
a gray, dreary, drizzly morning on Kiawah. The sun did make a brief
appearance yesterday, but alas, it did not stick around long enough to
warm things up. A light rain is expected for part of today, so locate
your umbrella!
Island
News: The latest meeting about the beach renourishment is this
afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
Click here
for the Town's most current information.
Click here for KPOG's summary of the
February 17th meeting.
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the mid-sixties
with a 50% chance of showers. Tonight's low should be in the low forties.
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, 2006
We have more cloudy skies on
Kiawah this morning. Still, we will take a few clouds and a little
rain over S-N-O-W any day!
Island
News: There have been several meetings & discussions about the
renourishment of our beach recently. The next one is Thursday at
5:00 p.m.
Click here
for the Town's most current information.
Click here for KPOG's summary of the
February 17th meeting.
Weather:
It is 60 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
high should be in the low sixties. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the low fifties. There is a 50% chance of
rain both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
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, 2006
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, but a bit warmer. The weather
forecasters
mention no chance of rain, but then why is it
raining now? Hmmm...
Weather:
It is 54 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the upper
fifties. Tonight's low should be in the upper forties with a slight
chance of rain after midnight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
bottle-nosed dolphins,
two
white-tailed deer,
one
American alligator,
one
great
blue heron, three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
20, 2006
It is overcast on
Kiawah this morning, with just a slight chill in the air. Looks like
galoshes & umbrellas are the accessories for today.
The week-end was much better than anticipated, as Saturday's
promised showers did not show up until late evening. Everyone had
plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures to go outside & play Saturday.
Sunday remained sunny, but was far cooler after Saturday evening's rain.
Valentine's Day Sunset
Mother Nature certainly painted Kiawah
beautifully on Valentine's day. Thanks to Chris Dahlstrom for
submitting this photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.
Weather:
It is 43 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
high should be in the low fifties with a
20% chance of rain. The low tonight is supposed to be in
the upper forties, also with a 20% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around
the island over the week-end: seven
bottle-nosed dolphins,
three
anoles,
seven
white-tailed deer,
three
American alligators,
two
great
blue herons, two
raccoons,
eleven
brown pelicans,
five
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
17, 2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny again this morning, with more warm weather. Today will be a fabulous day to do
anything outside. The golf and tennis courses will no doubt be
brimming with players today.
Better get those games in today though, as the week-end looks warm but
soggy.
Week-end Weather:
It is 57 degrees at 9:20 Friday morning. The
high Friday is supposed to be in the mid-sixties. The
low should be near fifty with a 20% chance of showers. Saturday
also appears to be on the damp side, with a high in the mid-fifties
and a 50% chance of rain all day & into the evening. The low
Saturday night is supposed to be in the low forties. The chance
of showers drops to 40% Sunday, with highs in the low fifties and lows
in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
raccoon,
three
white-tailed deer,
one
American alligator, five
brown pelicans,
two
double-crested cormorants, two
great
blue herons, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
16, 2006
There is more sunshine on
Kiawah this morning, and it is warmer still! This is perfect weather
for getting outside to play. Whether your choice is golf, tennis,
running, biking, walking or rollerblading, JUST DO IT!
Weather:
It is 54 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today should be in the lower sixties. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four
white-tailed deer,
one
American alligator and
one
great
blue heron in
The Preserve, two
raccoons,
two
brown pelicans,
three
double-crested cormorants, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
15, 2006
Kiawah warm again this morning, with even better weather on the way.
The forecasters are predicting seventies by the end of the week!
J
Y
Hope you had a nice Valentine's Day with
your sweetie...
Did you know? Today is the
birth date of Susan B. Anthony
Weather:
It is 48 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's high
is supposed to be near sixty. The low tonight
should be in the upper 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
14, 2006
Y
Happy Valentine's Day!
Y
Kiawah is just a bit warmer this morning
than it was yesterday. Guess it is Mother Nature's Valentine's
present to all of us!
Did you know? A few
Valentine's factoids from the U.S. Census...
Y
180 million Valentine's cards are
exchanged annually
Y
Half of them are bought in the six days
before Valentine's Day
Y
40 percent of them are bought by parents
Y
65 percent of U.S. households buy cards
Y
44 percent have a date night
Y
38 percent give candy
Y
32 percent give flowers
Weather:
It is 41 degrees at 9:20 this
morning. The
high today should be in the low fifties. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the upper thirties. ** PLANT WATCH**
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four
female and one male
white-tailed deer, two
brown pelicans, three
double-crested cormorants, one
great
blue heron, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
13, 2006
Brrrrr! Heaters all over Kiawah are running full force this morning,
as a cold front pushes cold air across the island. Hopefully our
northern readers are recovering from the Nor'easter that pummeled New York
and Boston with more than two feet of snow. Stay warm and safe
everyone!
Weather:
It is 28 degrees at 8:00 this morning. Today's high
is supposed t o be in the upper forties. The
low tonight should be in the lower thirties.
** PLANT WATCH**
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around
the island during the week-end: Four
white-tailed deer,
three
brown pelicans,
seven
double-crested cormorants, two on the lagoon near Marsh Island
Drive and five at Pintail Pond, two
great
blue herons, in The Preserve and next to Governor's Drive, and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February
10, 2006 Week-end Edition
It is the week-end! And whether it
currently seems apparent or not, we are slowly, inexorably headed towards
spring! The daylight today will hang around for 10 hours and 53 minutes,
but tomorrow will be one minute and 47 seconds longer. More and more
daylight is a very good thing! Will you be out & about to enjoy the
week-end?
Did you know? On February 10,
1861, Jefferson Davis received word that he had been selected president of
the new Confederate States of America.
Week-end Weather:
It is 36 degrees at 7:00 Friday morning. The
high Friday should be in the upper fifties. The
low is supposed to be in the mid-forties. There is a 40% chance
of rain after midnight. Saturday should bring highs in the upper
fifties with a 60% chance of showers. The low is supposed to be
in the lower thirties. Low fifties should be the order of
the day on Sunday, with lows in the low thirties.
** PLANT WATCH**
February
9, 2006
Even during this cooler weather, there are many things
to see and do on Kiawah. If bicycling is your thing, why not head
over to one of the three marsh towers to enjoy the view? Or perhaps
you have not seen Kiawah's Swamp Garden over by Sparrow Pond cottages?
All are terrific destinations for a bike ride.
Did you know? Today is the anniversary of the
British Invasion. In 1964 the Beatles made their first live television
appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
Weather:
It is 38 degrees at 7:00 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the low fifties. Tonight's
low should be in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH**
February
8, 2006
Kiawah should be slightly warmer today than yesterday.
Let us hope so! At least it is not supposed to rain today, so hopefully
you will be able to get outside without toting an umbrella.
There were some mighty cold critters on the island last night - humans
included! Marsh Island Drive's resident raccoon was huddled in her oak
tree trying to stay warm.
Weather:
It is 34 degrees at 7:00 this morning. Today's
high should be in the upper fifties. The
low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-thirties.
** PLANT WATCH**
February
7, 2006
More rain is on the horizon for Kiawah today.
Coupled with the cooler temperatures, it seems Mother Nature really has
pushed winter our way. What are you doing to stave off the cold?
Did you know? On today's
date:
Weather:
It is 47 degrees at 7:00 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the lower fifties. Tonight's
low should be in the upper thirties. There is an 80% chance of
rain Tuesday.
** PLANT WATCH**
February
6, 2006
Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning. The
weather man says it will get progressively cloudier as the day goes on -
it seems that rain is headed our
way. Better be prepared!
We may not have warm weather right now,
but there are still plenty of sights and sounds to enjoy. As the photo
above shows, Kiawah's sunsets are usually well worth a stare!
Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers (and their fans!) on their
Super Bowl win Sunday!
Weather:
It is 40 degrees at 7:00 this morning. Today's
high should be in the mid-fifties. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the lower forties
with a 50% chance of rain.
February
3, 2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast again this morning. Showers rolled
in Thursday evening, and though they have stopped for the moment, Kiawah
is drenched! Warm, but drenched. Here's hoping you manage to
stay dry this week-end...
January Sunset
The marsh was looking fine
during this January sunset. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 10:00 Friday morning. The high
today is supposed to be near seventy with a 30% chance of
thundershowers. The low
should be in the upper fifties.
Saturday should bring a high in the mid-sixties with a 40% chance of
showers. Lows in the mid-thirties during the night. Last
but not least, Sunday is supposed to see highs in the mid-fifties and
lows in the mid-thirties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four male and two female
hooded
mergansers, two
bottle-nosed dolphins, one
anole,
one
American alligator,
four
great blue herons, three
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets.
February
2, 2006
Kiawah was overcast this morning, but that's good for
Groundhog Day, right? No shadows on the island early this morning!
The sun is peeking out now though, so we should have another lovely day on
Kiawah.
Happy Groundhog Day! Only in the
United States would we "trust" our weather predictions to a groundhog. J
Incidentally, Punxsutawney Phil came out of his hideout in Gobblers Knob,
Pennsylvania and predicted six more weeks of winter. If you like
Phil, check out the Punxsutawney
Groundhog Club by clicking here.
Weather:
It is 48 degrees at 9:30 this morning. Today's
high should be in the mid-sixties with a 20% chance of rain. The
low tonight
is supposed to be in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two male and five
female
hooded
mergansers, two
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, three
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets.
February 1, 2006
Kiawah is covered in sunshine again this morning, but
still a wee bit nippy. Looks like another fabulous day on the
island, and a terrific start to February!
Yesterday's meeting about the erosion on Kiawah's beach was so well
attended that folks were spilled out the doors at Town Hall. Great
job to everyone who took the time to attend.
Weather:
It is 49 degrees at 9:45 this morning. The
high today is supposed to be in the upper fifties. Tonight's
low should
be near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole
hanging out in a sunbeam on the wall, three male
hooded
mergansers, one
American alligator,
three
great blue herons, two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets.
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