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July 31,
2006
Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning. The sun is valiantly peeking out between the clouds though, and seems
determined to win the day. Do you think if we all head outside to play we
could convince the sun to stick around?
J
BREAKING NEWS:
KICA Security found a lost dog on
Dunlin Court in Fairway Oaks. She was wearing a blue collar, but no
tags.
If this is your pet, or if you know
of someone who has lost a pet recently, please contact the Main Gate
at 768-5566. We would love to be able to reunite her with her people!
Please spread the word!
Turtle Update:
Turtle patrol reports 182 nests
on Kiawah's beach as of July 30th. We are approaching the end of
nesting season, but now the hatchlings are popping out all over!
Weather:
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Temperatures are headed
up today, with highs in the
mid-nineties. Tonight's low should
be in the mid-seventies. There is a 20% chance of rain today &
tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around
Kiawah over the week-end: One female and one baby
white-tailed
deer, one
praying
mantis, three
anoles,
one
broad-headed skink,
four
turkey
vultures,
twenty-six
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 28,
2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning.
It is very humid, but what do we expect for July in South Carolina?
The heat index is supposed to be between 105
and 110 just inland from the beach. Be careful out there!
Turtle Update:
Turtle patrol reports 176 nests
on Kiawah's beach as of July 26th. The end of nesting season is
near, and everyone is happy that Kiawah has returned to its normal average
of nests.
Lizards of Kiawah
Kiawah's lizards have not only been very active this summer, but have
also apparently inspired many of our island photographers! The three
green ones in the photo are
anoles, while the brown one is a
broad-headed skink.
Have you seen any of these recently?
Week-end Weather:
It is 85 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning.
Highs Friday near ninety, lows in the upper
seventies. There is
a 30% chance of
rain for both. We should see low nineties for a high on Saturday, with
lows in the mid-seventies. There is a 40% chance of showers all
day & evening. The chance of rain drops back to 30% on Sunday, with a
high near ninety and lows in the mid-seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One female and one baby
white-tailed
deer,
one
anole,
one
broad-headed skink,
twelve
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 27,
2006
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning.
We are headed for even warmer temperatures this afternoon, especially if
you plan to head inland. The heat index is supposed to be over 100.
OW! Stay cool out there...
Weather:
It is 82 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Highs today in
the mid-nineties, lows in the upper
seventies. There is
a 20% chance of
rain both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
white-tailed
deer,
one
anole,
five
brown pelicans,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 26,
2006
Kiawah is overcast this morning.
We are headed for a
typical July day today - the high should be near ninety and there is a
slight chance of rain. What happened to showers cooling things off a
bit? It would seem Mother Nature forgot that part of the equation this
time!
Weather:
It is 80 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Highs today in
the low nineties, lows in the
mid-seventies. There is
a 20% chance of
showers both today and tonight.
Click
here for the Hurricane Preparedness Tip of the Week
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
red-tailed hawk,
three
white-tailed
deer,
one
anole, one mama and two baby
raccoons,
nine
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 25,
2006
Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning.
The island is just a wee
bit cooler than recent mornings, and thunderstorms may be on the way
for this afternoon. Perhaps they will cool things off a bit, or at
least shoo away the humidity for a short while.
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island
Turtle Patrol now reports 171 nests on our beach. That is smack in
the middle of Kiawah's normal average for nest numbers. That's great
news for you turtle lovers out there!
Kiawah Sunrise
Joe Zambito has sent another of his terrific pictures. He suggested that
this one looks like Isla Sorna. What do you think? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 78 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We were on the receiving
end
of more rain last night, and it looks
like Mother Nature is not finished with us yet. Highs today in
the upper eighties, lows in the
mid-seventies. There is
a 50% chance of
rain today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two baby
loggerhead turtles,
one
red-tailed hawk, one
bald eagle,
one
white-tailed
deer,
one
anhinga,
one
anole, six
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 24,
2006
The sun is shining on Kiawah this morning.
After all the rumbling and crashing last night, it's nice to know that the
sun is still up there somewhere!
Photo Quiz: The photo to the
left is the bridge on Eagle Point Road in The Preserve. Peg Hedrick
of Carroll, Ohio was the only person who guessed correctly!
Congratulations Peg!
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island
Turtle Patrol now reports 171 nests on our beach. That is smack in
the middle of Kiawah's normal average for nest numbers. That's great
news for you turtle lovers out there!
Weather:
It is 80 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Kiawah received some serious
thunderstorms last night, and it would seem more are on the way this
afternoon. The high today should be near ninety, the low in the
mid-seventies. There is
a 60% chance of
showers during both.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various
times and places around Kiawah during the week-end: eleven baby
loggerhead turtles,
one
red-tailed hawk,
one
Queen butterfly, five
white-tailed
deer,
three
anoles, thirty-four
brown pelicans,
four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 21,
2006 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and humid on Kiawah this morning.
We are certainly in the midst of the
summer doldrums - hot and sticky, with nary a breeze to spare. The
poem below seems
quite appropriate! Hope you enjoy it.
House Blessing
Bless this house, oh Lord, we cry.
Please keep it cool in late July.
Bless the walls where termites dine.
While ants and roaches march in time.
Bless our yard where spiders pass
Fire ant castles in the grass.
Bless the garage, a home to please
Carpenter beetles, ticks and fleas.
Bless the love bugs, two by two,
Gnats and mosquitoes that feed on you.
Millions of creatures that fly or crawl,
South Carolina, Lord, has them all.
But this is home and here we'll stay,
So thank you, Lord, for insect spray!
Where are you?
Cyndie Mynatt already knows! But can you guess where she took
this photo? Hint: it is behind the Vanderhorst Gate. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 85 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning, the start to a hot and
potentially wet week-end.
Friday's high should be near ninety with a 20% chance of
rain. Lows in the
upper seventies. We will see more
of the same on Saturday, highs near ninety, lows in the upper
seventies. There is an increased chance of rain though - 40%.
Sunday brings a 50% chance of showers, highs near ninety, lows in the
mid-seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
Queen butterfly, three
white-tailed
deer, one
anole, seven
brown pelicans,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 20,
2006
Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, and it
is VERY humid. No doubt this is due to the 20% chance of rain today.
The island is still packed with
vacationers, but soon they will be but a memory. School begins in 3
weeks (already?) and the vacationers will be headed home soon to prepare.
Doesn't it seem that they barely arrived and Memorial Day was just here?
Summer certainly moves quickly here in the Lowcountry.
Island
News:
The Town of Kiawah Island will be installing
traffic-counter devices beneath the Kiawah Island Parkway behind Kiawah's
main gate. Expect minor delays on the Parkway between Main Gate and V-gate
today. Installations will occur at intersections of Oyster Rake, the 2nd
Sea Forest Drive, and Green Dolphin Lane. Work will begin at 9:00am
and would conclude by 5:00pm, weather permitting. Questions or comments
for the Town? Contact Rusty at Town of Kiawah Island by e-mail at
rlameo@kiawahisland.org or by
telephone at (843) 768-9166.
Turtle
News:
The "Turtle Truck" reports 165 nests on Kiawah's beach as of July
19th. At the risk of sounding like cheerleaders... GO MAMAS!
Weather:
It is 83 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Today's high is supposed to be near ninety, and
there is a 20% chance of showers. The low tonight should be in the
upper seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
anoles, fourteen
brown pelicans,
one
broad-headed skink,
one
black
vulture,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 19,
2006
Skies over Kiawah this morning look the same
as yesterday - hazy and cloudy.
The humidity is once again off the charts,
and it is already sticky and close. Cotton clothes and swimming
pools anyone?
Turtle
News:
The "Turtle Truck"
reports 162 nests on Kiawah's beach as of July
18th. At the risk of sounding like cheerleaders... GO MAMAS!
Weather:
It is 82 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Typical July weather will be ours once
again as we should have a high near ninety, and a low in the
upper seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anhinga,
five
brown pelicans,
two
anoles, four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 18,
2006
There is not much blue sky on Kiawah this morning.
Instead we have hazy skies topping off our humidity. Another
scorcher is on the way, so try to stay cool!
Island News:
Mayor Wert posted the following to the KICA e-mail list:
"The East End restoration is progressing on
plan and schedule. We are hopeful that the weather will continue to be
good for the project and if so we should complete work by the end of July.
Our permits allow us to work to midnight on July 31. So far everything is
following the plan laid out by our consultant and approved by the
permitting agencies. We will offer a summary on the Town web page mid
August and in the September Town Notes as the August edition will have
gone to press before the work is completed."
Ghost tree?
Bob Struble took this eerie photo. The Spanish moss draped over the
limbs looks spooky, doesn't it? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 80 degrees at 9:05 this morning. The weather is a broken record
these days:
highs near ninety, lows in the
upper seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
broad-headed skink,
one
American alligator, eight
brown pelicans,
one
anole,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 17,
2006
Kiawah is steamy this morning! Hot and humid
will be the order of the day.
The weather channel says it will reach the upper eighties today, but it
certainly feels like it is going to be a scorcher.
Island News:
Mayor Wert posted the following to the KICA e-mail list:
"The East End restoration is progressing on
plan and schedule. We are hopeful that the weather will continue to be
good for the project and if so we should complete work by the end of July.
Our permits allow us to work to midnight on July 31. So far everything is
following the plan laid out by our consultant and approved by the
permitting agencies. We will offer a summary on the Town web page mid
August and in the September Town Notes as the August edition will have
gone to press before the work is completed."
Weather:
It is 84 degrees at 9:15 this morning. There is no real chance of rain
today, just a
high near ninety, and a low in the
upper seventies.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various
times & places around the island during the week-end: One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, one
broad-headed skink,
one
wood
stork,
three
American alligators, thirty-one
brown pelicans,
two
anoles,
four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 14,
2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, with a
nice breeze coming in from the ocean. Once again it is already fairly warm
outside, and should be all week-end. Grab those bathing suits and
head for the water!
C'est Bastille Day! There will be
celebrations at Freshfields this afternoon at 4, and a concert at 6.
Hope to see you there!
Sunrise on the beach
This photo was taken July 10th by Kelly Bragg. Turtle patrol often
provides the opportunity to witness such incredible sunrises.
Getting up early doesn't seem so bad! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 83 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
A toasty week-end is in store for us,
beginning with highs Friday near ninety. There is a 20% chance of
showers Friday during the day and night, lows in the upper seventies.
Saturday is a repeat - high near ninety, lows in the
upper seventies, and a 20% chance of
rain. Sunday might be just a tad cooler, though not much.
High in the upper eighties, low in the mid-seventies, and a 30% chance
of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
broad-headed skink,
three
American alligators, fourteen
brown pelicans,
two
anoles,
four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: a
chuck
wills widow.
July 13,
2006
More is the word for today. More
sunshine, more heat, and more humidity! Kiawah is sunny this morning
with big fluffy clouds drifting across our sky. It's toasty outside
already, so this afternoon should be an exercise in staying cool!
Weather:
It is 84 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Today's high should be in the
mid-eighties once again, and the low in the upper seventies. There
is a 20% chance of
showers both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
black
vulture, one
American alligator, nine
brown pelicans,
one
anole,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Heard but not seen: two
chuck wills widows.
July 12,
2006
Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning,
and H-O-T! Already! Looks like the perfect day to head to the beach
or to the pool. Stay cool!
The loggerhead turtles are about to
hatch here on Kiawah. Every year the baby turtles spend 50 to 60
days in their eggs, waiting until the "perfect" moment to emerge
into the world. Soon the turtle patrol will be reporting on the first hatch
of the season! Have you been fortunate enough to observe a loggerhead
turtle?
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle
Patrol reports that as of July 10th, there are 145 loggerhead nests on our
beach. WOW! Recent years have been lower than Kiawah's normal
nesting numbers, but so far it certainly seems that we will be back to our
180 nest average this summer!
Hawk spotted on Turnberry Lane
Larry Hinsdale shares this photo of one of Kiawah's more elusive residents.
Looks like this hawk has lunch in its beak! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 85 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Summer has definitely
returned!
Highs in the
mid-eighties today, lows in the upper seventies tonight. There
is a 30% chance of
rain for both.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
red-tailed hawk, two
American alligators,
eight
brown pelicans,
two
anoles,
four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 11,
2006
Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning,
but a wee bit more humid than recent days. And have you noticed the crepe myrtle trees? They
are doing their best to decorate the island with their
stunning blossoms - red, white, purple, and pink, they provide splashes
of color as you make your way around the island.
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle
Patrol reports that as of July 10th, there are 145 loggerhead nests on our
beach. WOW! Recent years have been lower than Kiawah's normal
nesting numbers, but so far it certainly seems that we will be back to our
180 nest average this summer!
Weather:
It is 80 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
So much for our recent morning cool
temperatures!
It looks like a typical July day today,
with highs in the
mid-eighties, lows in the upper seventies, and a 20% chance of
showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Eleven
brown pelicans,
one
American alligator,
one male
cardinal, one
anole,
four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 10,
2006
Clouds are drifting
lazily across the sky this morning, and Kiawah is sunny and breezy. The
sunrise was amazing - splashes of purples, pinks, and oranges decorated
the sky. Lines of pelicans skimmed the waves looking for breakfast,
as sea gulls cried greetings to each other on the shore. What
a wonderful morning on our island!
Weather:
It is 70 degrees at 8:15 this morning.
Today should be a beautiful day on
Kiawah!
Highs in the
mid-eighties, lows in the mid-seventies.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around
the island during the week-end: no less than forty
brown pelicans,
five
American alligators, one
blue jay, two
males and one female
cardinal,
three
white-tailed
deer,
two
anoles,
four
osprey, two
five-lined skinks, several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 7,
2006 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is drizzly and
overcast this morning. It may rain yet this morning, though it is supposed
to clear by this afternoon.
The island received quite
a drubbing from Mother Nature yesterday afternoon, with thunder and
lightning, heavy winds, and rain. There are branches and palm fronds
scattered all over the island.
Your Kiawah Neighbors:
If you see Stu and Jane Hirsch of
Marsh Island Drive this week-end wish them well. It is their
33rd anniversary. Happy Anniversary you two! And many
more... Do you have a special event coming up?
E-mail Welcome To Kiawah and let us know!
Week-end Weather:
It is 70 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning.
There is a 30% chance of showers Friday, with highs in the low eighties,
lows in the low seventies. Luckily the remainder of the week-end
shapes up without rain. Saturday brings a
high in the low eighties,
and a low in the low seventies. We should end up with
mid-eighties for a high on Sunday,
with a low near seventy.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
A flying line of twenty
brown pelicans,
one
green heron,
two
American alligators,
one
white-tailed
deer,
three
anoles,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 6,
2006
It looks to be another lovely summer day
on Kiawah today. The sky is a wonderful azure blue with
fluffy white clouds drifting lazily past. The oleanders are nearly
spent, with only a few straggler blooms remaining. The crepe
myrtles are in full flower though, and bushels of white, purple, and pink
blossoms festoon the island. Do you have a favorite summer flower?
Turtle News:
Turtle patrol reports 121 nests on our beach as of July 2nd.
The turtle mamas are still going strong, laying 10 nests during the
last four day period. Please remember that light and noise can
disturb the nesting turtles, so "Lights out for sea turtles!", and
please turn those flashlights off during your nighttime strolls on the
beach.
Beach Club in the
dunes Dale Williams sent this photo of the Beach Club nestled into
the dunes. Doesn't the sweet grass look beautiful? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 84 degrees at 9:15 this morning. There is a slight chance of
showers this morning, increasing to 70% by this afternoon.
Highs in the upper eighties today,
lows in the mid-seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
American alligator, one
mama and two baby
raccoons,
three
white-tailed
deer,
two
five-lined skinks,
one
anole,
one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 5,
2006
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. But
here in the Lowcountry the heat just gives you the proper excuse to
partake of watermelon and ice cream and other cooling treats. So
splurge and enjoy!
Hopefully you were able to enjoy some of
Kiawah's Fourth of July activities yesterday. As usual, the parade
was terrific! The Night Heron Park festivities were well attended, as were
the fireworks.
Did you enjoy the
fireworks last night?
Turtle News:
Turtle patrol reports 121 nests on our beach as of July 2nd.
The turtle mamas are still going strong, laying 10 nests during the
last four day period.
Please remember that light and noise can
disturb the nesting turtles, so "Lights out for sea turtles!", and
please turn those flashlights off during your nighttime strolls on the
beach.
Weather:
It is 82 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
It looks like we have another warm day in store, with a high near ninety,
and a low in the mid-seventies. There is a 20% chance of showers
today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One mama and four baby
raccoons,
one
five-lined skinks, five
anoles,
two
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders, six
brown pelicans,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 4,
2006 ** Happy
Fourth of July! **
Mother Nature is celebrating the Fourth of
July with sunshine and birdsong! Kiawah is gorgeous this morning.
There are loads of fun
activities going on today. From the festival at
Night Heron Park, viewing the sand sculptures on the beach
(near the Mariner's Watch beach access) or fireworks, there is plenty to
choose from. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Weather:
It is 83 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Dress cool for your Fourth of
July parades, because it will be warm!
Highs near ninety, lows in the mid-seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bobcat,
two
five-lined skinks,
one mama and one baby
raccoon,
one
ladderbacked woodpecker,
two
anoles, one
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders, three
brown pelicans,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
July 3,
2006
Kiawah is sunny and humid this morning. The
birds have been testing their vocal chords since dawn, seemingly taking
turns with their melodies. Did you wake up to birdsong this morning?
Four baby raccoons foraging with Mom
These raccoons were spotted on Marsh Island Drive this past
week-end. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 82 degrees at 9:10 this morning. We are in for another hot one
today, with the high near ninety, and the low in
the mid-seventies.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One
bobcat,
one
broad-headed skink,
one
five-lined skink,
one mama and four baby
raccoons,
one
ladderbacked woodpecker,
four
anoles, four
osprey,
several
golden silk spiders, twelve
brown pelicans,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
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