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May 31, 2006
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning,
and already warm. Some showers are just off the coast, with a slight
possibility of dumping a little rain. We could really use some,
though it wouldn't be popular with the beach-goers!
Weather:
It is 77 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high should be in the in the low eighties
again, lows near seventy. There is a 20% chance of showers today
and this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
American alligator,
two
five-lined skinks,
one
great blue heron, eight
brown pelicans,
one
raccoon,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 30, 2006
Were you able to get outside and play this
week-end? The weather certainly cooperated! Today looks to be
bringing more of the same. See you on the beach?
Weather:
It is 75 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It would seem that we have
another marvelous day in store for us, with a high in the low eighties, and
a low near seventy.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
green heron,
two
American alligators,
one
great blue heron, five
brown pelicans,
two
raccoons,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 29, 2006
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning.
High temperatures will once again be the order of the day today.
Luckily for us, the humidity seems to be relatively low, so we shouldn't
suffer too badly in the heat! What will you do to "beat the heat"
today? Ride a bike? Swim? Or perhaps just walk along the
beach? Whatever you choose, today is bound to be a fantastic day to
get outside and play!
Some folks will be traveling to the island or home
for the long weekend, so
please be careful on the roads.
Weather:
It is 77 degrees at 9:30 this morning. More fabulous weather is on the
way today, as highs reach the mid-eighties, and lows are in the upper
sixties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various
times & places around the island during the week-end: one
ruby-throated hummingbird, one
green heron,
four
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, twenty-seven
brown pelicans,
four
five-lined skinks,
two
raccoons,
five
white-tailed deer,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 26, 2006
Week-end Edition
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Memorial Day |
It is another beautiful, "sun-shiny" day on Kiawah.
The humidity is hanging in the air this morning, making it much muggier
than normal for this time of year. Still, it is a very nice day to
"go outside and play"! So drag out your walking shoes, bike, or
whatever, and have some fun!
Some folks will be traveling to the island or home
for the long weekend, so
please be careful on the roads.
Sunset over a Kiawah
Marsh Sunsets on Kiawah display amazing colors. Purples, oranges,
blues, and pinks, the sky is filled with varying hues from Mother Nature's
palette.
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here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 79 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. The high Friday should be in
the mid-eighties with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. The chance
drops to 20% Friday evening, lows in the low seventies. We
should have a repeat on Saturday, with highs in the
mid-eighties and lows in the
low seventies. The chance of rain will still be around, 30%
during the day and 20% at night. Sunday's high is supposed to be
in the low eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows in the
upper sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, eight
brown pelicans,
two
five-lined skinks,
two
raccoons,
one male
cardinal,
three
white-tailed deer,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 25, 2006
Kiawah is already fairly warm this morning.
Not much of a breeze out there either, though the beach is a bit windy.
Another lovely day is in store for us!
The paths and the beach have been getting
more and more visitors these past few days, as folks here for Memorial Day
arrive to soak up the sun.
Survey:
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 16th to complete the survey and return it.
Weather:
It is 77 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Looks like we have another warm
sunny day on our hands, as high temperatures reach near eighty,
lows in the low seventies. There is a 20% chance of showers today &
tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
great blue heron, five
brown pelicans,
one
five-lined skink,
one
raccoon,
one male and one female
cardinal,
one
white-tailed deer,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 24, 2006
It is beautiful and sunny on Kiawah this
morning. We had a high of just over 80 yesterday, and today will be more
of the same. Looks like a great day to head to the beach!
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 16th to complete the survey and return it.
Turtle News:
As of May 21st, there are ten loggerhead sea turtle nests on Kiawah's
beach.
Weather:
It is 75 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's high should be near eighty,
with a low in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
great horned owls on Friendfield
Hall, three baby
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, seven
brown pelicans,
three
five-lined skinks,
one
raccoon,
one male and one female
cardinal,
three
white-tailed deer,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 23, 2006
The sun cannot seem to decide if it should
stay out or hide in the clouds this morning, so Kiawah is bright and sunny
and cloudy by turns. We did receive some thunderstorms yesterday, and even
a bit of hail for a brief period. Here's hoping that storm front has
passed!
Turtle News:
As of May 21st, there are ten loggerhead sea turtle nests on Kiawah's
beach.
Blue Heron Pond in The Preserve
The marsh tower in The Preserve provides a wonderful view of Blue
Heron Pond. Bill Johnson says his favorite thing to do on Kiawah
is to ride bikes and observe wildlife.
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here to send it.
Weather:
It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It looks like the rain is still
hanging about, as there is a 20% chance of showers today. Highs near eighty,
lows in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
broad-headed skink,
one
great blue heron,
two
five-lined skinks,
one
raccoon,
one male and one female
cardinal,
two
white-tailed deer, one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 22, 2006
Kiawah is bright and sunny this morning, but
clouds are hanging in the sky. The Weather Channel says there is a
possibility of potentially damaging thundershowers today, so get outside
early, just in case!
Turtle News:
True to form, the mama loggerheads have once again started their nesting on
Kiawah around Mother's Day. The first nest was laid May 17th. It's
turtle time!
Weather:
It is 78 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high is supposed to be in
the low eighties, and there is a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Tonight's
low should be in the near ninety and low in the upper
sixties, with the chance of showers falling to 20%.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
one
broad-headed skink,
two
great blue herons, four
anoles, three
five-lined skinks,
two
Carolina wrens,
three
raccoons,
three males and one female
cardinal,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
six
white-tailed deer,
five
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 19, 2006
Week-end Edition
It is a marvelous morning on Kiawah!
The sun is shining brightly and there is not a cloud in the sky. The birds
are singing happily, twittering amongst the tree limbs. It seems we are
headed into a warm sunny week-end - yea! Are you headed for the beach?
Turtle News:
True to form, the mama loggerheads have once again started their
nesting on Kiawah around Mother's Day. The first nest was laid May 17th.
It's turtle time!
Week-end Weather:
It is 75 degrees at 9:20 Friday morning. It looks like a terrific
week-end is in store for Kiawah! The high Friday should be in the mid-eighties, the low
in the mid-sixties. Saturday will be even warmer, as the high
approaches ninety! The low is supposed to be in the upper sixties.
Sunday is an exact repeat, with a high near ninety and low in the upper
sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
black-crowned
night herons,
two
anoles, three really FAT
five-lined skinks,
two
Carolina wrens,
two
raccoons,
one
male and one female
cardinal,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
white-tailed deer,
three
American alligators,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 18, 2006
The Kiawah Symphony Choir was singing
quite loudly this morning. Did you hear it? The frogs in the marsh
were croaking the bass, while the birds provided varying levels of alto
and soprano voices. One particularly enthusiastic
Carolina wren
was the soloist this morning, belting out tunes like Ethel Merman.
How can such a minuscule creature have such a HUGE voice?
Island News: KICA has completed
the Kiawah Island Parkway paving project! Hip hip hooray! There are
a few final items to complete, such as painting the striping, arrows,
etc., but otherwise DONE!
J
Sunset over Bass Creek
Some of Kiawah's most brilliant colors are displayed during our fabulous
sunsets. Andy Bralley shares this photo taken from his house on Airy
Hall a few months ago.
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here to send it.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:10 this morning. We should have another fabulous
day on the island today, as highs will be
in the mid-eighties, and the low near sixty. There is a 20% chance of
showers this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole complete with red throat displayed, two
Carolina wrens,
one
yellow-bellied sapsucker,
one
raccoon,
two male
cardinals,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
white-tailed deer, one
American alligator,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 17, 2006
Kiawah is still doing its best imitation of
paradise this morning - the sun is shining brightly and the birds are all
a-twitter. It should be a perfect day to get outside and play!
Island News: KICA is in the
final stages of the parkway paving.
Work begins
at 8:00 p.m.,
and ends at 6:00 a.m. Please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the
island between those hours. Our recent rainy weather has impacted the
schedule but KICA hopes to
finish this evening.
Weather:
It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's high is supposed to be
near eighty, and the low in the upper fifties. Perfect sleeping weather
anyone?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
anoles,
three male
cardinals,
one
raccoon,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
white-tailed deer, three
American alligators,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 16, 2006
We have lovely sunny spring weather on Kiawah
this morning. The flora is delightful and green
and the critters are happy and frolicking, so all must be right with
Kiawah!
Island News: KICA is in the
final stages of the parkway paving.
Work begins
at 8:00 p.m.,
and ends at 6:00 a.m. Please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the
island between those hours. If the weather holds, KICA hopes to
finish by today.
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Kiawah is back to its normal
sunny self today - yea! The high
should be in the mid-seventies and the low in the low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Six
brown pelicans,
two
anoles, two
Carolina titmice,
one male
and one female
cardinal,
one
five-lined skink,
three
raccoons,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
white-tailed deer, two
American alligators,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 15, 2006
We have showers on Kiawah this morning.
Apparently Mother Nature is now sending us all of the April showers that
never materialized last month.
Island News: KICA is in the
final stages of the parkway paving.
Work begins
at 8:00 p.m.,
and ends at 6:00 a.m. Please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the
island between those hours. If the weather holds, KICA hoped to
finish by tomorrow, but no doubt the weather will delay that a bit.
Bass Creek Marsh
An early morning on Kiawah along the
Bass Creek
marsh. Dale Williams shares this photo of a lovely sunny day,
completely unlike this morning's rain showers. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It looks as if today will be a
rainy day in Camelot. The high
is supposed to be in the mid-seventies and the low in the upper fifties. A
40% chance of rain continues throughout the day and evening.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various
times & places around the island during the week-end: twenty-three
brown pelicans,
one
yellow-bellied sapsucker,
four
anoles,
one
painted bunting,
two
Carolina titmice,
three male
cardinals,
six
five-lined skinks,
two
raccoons,
one
blue jay,
several
red-winged blackbirds, four
white-tailed deer, three
American alligators,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 12, 2006
Week-end Edition
Kiawah is covered in sunshine this morning -
at last! We have had cloudy week, so the sun is certainly welcome.
The week-end will begin with a bang, as we get sunshine and warm
temperatures through Saturday evening. Looks like some rain is on
the way for later in the week-end though, so get your beach time in early!
Astronomy 101: The Full Flower
Moon will be Saturday night. In most areas, flowers are abundant
everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. Other names
include the Full Corn Planting Moon, or the Milk Moon
Island News: KICA is in the
final stages of the parkway paving.
Work will be suspended Friday & Saturday evenings, but start again Sunday
at 8:00 p.m.,
ending Monday morning at 6:00 a.m. Please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the
island between those hours. If the weather holds, KICA hopes to
finish by Tuesday of next week.
Week-end Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. The high Friday is supposed
to be near eighty, with lows in the mid-fifties. Saturday's high should
also be near eighty, with a low in the low sixties. A 30% chance of
rain creeps in Saturday evening, increasing to 50% Sunday. The high
Sunday should be in the low seventies and the low in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
anoles,
one male
cardinal,
three
five-lined skinks,
two
raccoons,
one
blue jay,
several
red-winged blackbirds, two
white-tailed deer,
one
American alligator,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 11, 2006
The sun is making a guest appearance on
Kiawah this morning. It is warm and sunny on the island now. The
humidity is very much in evidence - it will almost be a relief when it
does begin to rain. For now though, the ceiling fans get turned to
high and the windows thrown open. Few enough days remain before
summer truly arrives and the air conditioner is a must!
Island News: KICA is in the
final stages of the parkway paving.
Work begins
at 8:00 p.m.,
ending early each morning at 6:00 a.m. This should lessen the traffic
impact, but please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the
island between those hours.
A painted bunting
visits Glossy Ibis Lane Painted buntings are not often seen, but
sometimes you get lucky! This one was having lunch on Glossy Ibis Lane at
the Zambito house. His mate was also spotted, but wasn't disposed to
allow a photograph alongside him. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 74 degrees at 9:10 this morning. There is a 50% chance of rain
today to go along with temperatures in the low eighties. That chance drops to
30% this evening, with a low
in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
male
cardinals,
one
raccoon,
one
blue jay,
several
red-winged blackbirds, two
white-tailed deer,
one
American alligator,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 10, 2006
Though the sun made a valiant attempt at
pushing through the clouds this morning, it would seem another cloudy day
is in store. It looks like Kiawah will be gray for a little while longer.
Two black-crowned night herons were hanging out in a lagoon next to
Governor's Drive yesterday evening. This is not a bird that you
typically see on Kiawah! Remember to check
Today's Kiawah Critter Count to see what has been spotted on Kiawah
recently. And if you spot a Kiawah critter yourself, let us know and we
will include it in the count!
Island News: KICA is in the final stages of the parkway paving.
Work begins
at 8:00 p.m.,
ending early each morning at 6:00 a.m. This should lessen the traffic impact,
but please be prepared for delays if you are out & about on the island
between those hours.
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Despite the 40% chance of rain
today & this evening, we are supposed to have a warm day, with a high in the mid-seventies, and a low
near seventy.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
black-crowned
night herons,
two male
cardinals,
two
blue jays,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
American alligators,
one
raccoon,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 9, 2006
It is gray and cloudy on Kiawah again this
morning. There is just a hint of rain in the air too. It does not
appear that today will be the best of days to be a beach-goer!
Weather:
It is 59 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Looks like we have another
cloudy day ahead of us. We should see a high in the mid-seventies, and a low
in the low sixties. There is a 10% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One male and one female
cardinal,
one
blue jay,
two five-lined
skinks,
three
red-winged blackbirds,
one
American alligator,
one
raccoon,
one
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 8, 2006
Kiawah is gray and overcast this morning.
It is not currently raining, but it certainly looks like it will!
Have you seen the wild berries along many of
Kiawah's paths? They are dewberries, and they are starting to ripen
now. If you have never had them, they taste something like
blackberries. Though if you decide to pick some for yourself, watch
out! Many of Kiawah's critters lurk underneath or nearby the berry
vines. A berry, no matter how yummy, is worth running into an
alligator!
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:10 this morning. A cloudy day is in store for
us, but the Weather Channel shows no chance of showers. The high today is
supposed to be in the mid-seventies, the low in the low sixties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
white-tailed
deer, two male
cardinals,
two
great horned owls,
two
blue jays,
four
anoles,
two five-lined
skinks,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
three
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, two
raccoons,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 5, 2006
Week-end Edition
It is another marvelous day on Kiawah.
The sun is out in full force, the birds are singing happily, and it is the
week-end!
J
Are you ready for it?
Island News:
The LPA Group will be performing, borings along the Kiawah Island Parkway between the Roundabout and the
Main Gate, Friday, May 5th, between 9am and 3:30pm. One lane of traffic will be kept open during this time. While
delays will be kept to a minimum, please allow additional
travel time in the morning and drive with care in the work zones.
Astronomy 101:The Eta Aquarids meteor
showers can be seen Friday night. They are a relatively
small shower, with 20 to 40 meteors per hour. The meteors should have
very swift, long paths. Optimum viewing will be towards the Southeast
between 2 and 4 a.m. So find a place with a clear view of the sky and
grab a chair or blanket and watch the show!
A
great blue heron just gliding along... Great blue herons stay on
Kiawah all year long. This one was checking out the dinner
possibilities in The Preserve. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 72 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. There is a slight
chance of rain throughout the week-end, but temperatures should be in the
upper seventies all week-end long. Friday's high temperature is
supposed to be in the upper seventies with lows in the mid-sixties.
There is a 40% chance of showers during the day and evening. The
possibility of rain drops to 20% for Saturday, with a high in the
mid-seventies and lows in the mid-sixties. Sunday should see
highs in the mid-seventies and lows in the mid-sixties with a 40% chance of
showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
white-tailed
deer, one
blue jay,
two
anoles,
two five-lined
skinks,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
one
American alligator,
two
great blue herons, two
raccoons,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 4, 2006
Sunshine and light breezes will be the order
of the day on Kiawah today. It is already in the seventies and
headed into the eighties - a great day to explore the island!
Kildeer Pond and the Nature Trail in The Preserve are
quite beautiful today. If you have not ever visited there, take a
little trip over and walk on the trails. There are birds galore on Kildeer
Pond, and you may even be fortunate enough to see herons and egrets.
If you are VERY quiet, you may even spot a bobcat! A marsh tower is tucked away
in a little corner, and it has fabulous views of the marsh. Are you
adventurous enough to go find it?
Astronomy 101:
The Eta Aquarids meteor showers can be seen
tonight and Friday night. They are a relatively small shower, with 20 to
40 meteors per hour. The meteors should have very swift, long paths.
Optimum viewing will be towards the Southeast between 2 and 4 a.m. So find
a place with a clear view of the sky and grab a chair or blanket and watch
the show!
Weather:
It is 72 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Looks like another warm
day is in store for the Lowcountry, with highs in the mid-eighties and lows in the
mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Five
black
vultures, three
white-tailed
deer, one
anole, four five-lined
skinks,
several
red-winged blackbirds,
two
American alligators,
one
great blue heron, two
raccoons,
three
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 3, 2006
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning -
another amazing day in Camelot. The magnolias and oleanders are just
beginning to parade their blossoms, and soon we will be treated to yet
another of Mother Nature's flowery displays. Are plants and flowers
strutting their stuff where you are?
Weather:
It is 64 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We are on our way to a
marvelous day, with a high in
the low eighties and the low in the low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
marsh hawk,
two
white-tailed
deer, three
anoles, two five-lined
skinks, one
American alligator, two
great blue herons,
one
raccoon,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 2, 2006
May is certainly getting a beautiful start
this year. Once again we have a lovely cool morning with loads of
sunshine. Kiawah is dressed in her spring best!
Weather:
It is 61 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It would seem that we
have yet another lovely spring day. Today is supposed to bring highs in
the low seventies and lows in the
low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole, three
white-tailed
deer, one
broad-headed skink, one
five-lined
skink, two
American alligators, one
great blue heron,
one
raccoon,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
May 1, 2006
Happy May Day! It is a perfect first of
May on Kiawah, with sunshine galore. We didn't have very many April
showers, but hopefully we will still see loads of May flowers...
Island News...
Paving of the Kiawah Island Parkway began last night at 8:00 p.m.
Work will continue this week, ending early each morning at 6:00 a.m.
This should lessen the traffic impact, but please be prepared for delays
if you are out & about on the island between those hours.
Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It looks like a perfect
day today! The high should be near seventy and the low in the
upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted around the
island at various times & places: one
tricolored heron,
three
anoles, one
broad-headed skink,
four
five-lined skinks, four
American alligators, eleven
brown pelicans,
three
great blue herons,
one
raccoon,
two
osprey,
and
dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
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