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November 30, 2006
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning, but
patches of blue sky are still visible. If you have errands to run or
playing to do, better get an early start in case it rains!
Are you a butterfly fan? If so, now is a
good time to make sure you have the best perennials ready to bloom
this spring. If you want your butterfly garden to be alive with
fluttering wings next year, dividing established perennials during
autumn months is the easiest and quickest way to make them healthier.
For more information on your butterfly garden, you can check the
Butterfly
Gardening Page.
Did you know?
Butterflies taste with their feet!!! Via
tiny receptors, a butterfly lands on a plant and tastes to see if it
is the right kind of plant to lay its eggs on! What a relief that WE
don't taste that way! J
Handsome lad
Frequent site visitor Joe Zambito sends this photo.
He spotted this fellow near Glossy Ibis Drive. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 69 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's
highs should be in the low seventies, lows tonight in the low sixties.
There is a 20% chance of showers today.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
four
white-tailed deer,
one
great blue heron,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November 29, 2006
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning.
This is the kind of day that makes you realize what it is that you so love
about Kiawah! Could it be residual gratitude or appreciation from
Thanksgiving? It could be. But then again, it could be that a gorgeous
sunny day at the end of November is simply wonderful! A day where you can
wear shorts(!) outside while playing with your family and friends can just
make you glad to be alive. Enjoy your day!
Weather:
It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning. More
good weather is in store for us today! Highs in the low seventies, lows in the
low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
fox, two
raccoons,
two
white-tailed deer, three
great blue herons, one
osprey, loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and three
double-crested cormorants.
November
28, 2006
Kiawah is a tad cloudy this morning. We did
have a few sprinkles last night - enough to wet the ground this morning -
but no additional rain is called for today.
Reminder:
KICA sponsors a Meet the Town Candidates forum tonight at the
Sandcastle from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All members are invited to come early
for a chance to
mingle &
meet your candidates for Kiawah Island Town Council.
The audience will have the opportunity to pose questions and get answers
from each candidate in turn.
Weather:
It is 62 degrees at 7:05 this morning. Kiawah
should have another nice day, with highs near seventy, and lows in the
low sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
raccoon,
three
white-tailed deer,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
27, 2006
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning.
It looks like we have a terrific week in store, with loads of sunshine and
warm weather. December may arrive with a few showers, but for now,
go outside and play!
The week-end was lovely and there were many
people out & about who agreed. Either there were an awful lot of
athletic folks on the island, or everyone suddenly decided to work off
their Thanksgiving calories!
Weather:
It is 58 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It is
much warmer this morning than it has been recently! Highs today in
the mid-sixties, lows tonight in the mid-fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes, one
red-tailed hawk, one
belted kingfisher,
one
yellow-bellied sapsucker,
three
raccoons,
eight
white-tailed deer,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
24, 2006 ** Week-end Edition **
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning.
A slight breeze is stirring the Spanish moss, and wind
chimes are gently ringing. There will be lots of happy pilgrims
today, playing outside and working off yesterday's huge holiday dinner!
Sea Oats
David Hooker of Gates Mills, Ohio sent us today's photo of sea oats at the
beach edge. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 49 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. We
should have a nice week-end in store, beginning with today's weather. Highs
in the mid-sixties, lows in the mid-forties. Saturday will be just
a tad warmer, with a high in the upper sixties and a low in the upper
forties. Sunday should be an exact repeat of Saturday - highs in
the upper sixties, lows in the upper forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes,
two
raccoons,
five
white-tailed deer,
loads of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
23, 2006 ** Happy Thanksgiving **
Kiawah is cool and overcast this Thanksgiving
morning. Here's hoping that you have many things to be thankful for!
You could begin with...family, friends, the haystack color of the fall
marsh, the azure blue of the creeks, phone calls from a distance, cold
weather, baby showers, blooming sasanquas, your Thanksgiving Day feast...
What are you thankful for?
Your Thanksgiving "Forecast":
Turkey Dinner
Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon
high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother
the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.
Steaming Turkey
During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a
knife will slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to
two inches on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while
cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Please pass the
gravy.
Bright Sun
A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for
the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During
the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers,
dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.
Dark Clouds
Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat
sandwiches will be established. Flurries of leftovers can be expected
both days with a 50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We
expect a warming trend where soup develops.
Weather:
It is 46 degrees at 9:05 this morning. The
high today will be near sixty, the low in the mid-forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
red-tailed hawk, two
raccoons,
two
foxes, three
white-tailed
deer,
loads of
snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and three
double-crested cormorants.
November
22, 2006
Kiawah is cool and overcast again this
morning, but at least there is no snow! Thanksgiving is nearly here, so
everyone is probably busy gearing up for their particular Thanksgiving
traditions - shopping, cleaning, cooking, making pies... Don't forget to
take some time out for yourself to just enjoy the holiday and your friends
and family. If you are traveling for the holiday this week, please be
careful out there!
A THANKSGIVING POEM
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey
And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots,
Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling
So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden,
I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding
And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell
As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all -
Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!
- author unknown -
Weather:
It is 45 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Today will still be rainy,
but it should be a vast improvement over yesterday's driving rain,
sleet, and snow.
High today in the low fifties with an 80% chance of showers. Lows
tonight in the low forties, with a 50% chance of rain.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
raccoons
were the only
critters brave enough to venture out in the storm!
November
21, 2006
It is overcast and raining on Kiawah this
morning. But the big news is... <drum roll please> ... IT IS
SNOWING! Yes, that's right, SNOWING. Big, fat, fluffy
flakes are falling right now. It hasn't snowed on Kiawah for several
years. Since it is mixed with rain, nothing is sticking, so no photos of
palm trees covered in white. If you are traveling for Thanksgiving,
please drive extra carefully!
It truly is snowing on Kiawah this morning.
Click here for
photographic proof!
Weather:
It is 37 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
It certainly won't be sixty today! Highs in the upper forties, lows
in the mid-forties, both with a 100% chance of rain.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
fox, three
white-tailed
deer,
one
raccoon,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
20, 2006
Kiawah is sunny and a bit chilly this morning.
It seems we are in for a cold rainy start to our week, certainly through
Wednesday.
Don't forget: KPOG is
sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night tonight at the Sandcastle.
The League of Women Voters will be running the show. Please be sure to
stop by and hear what the candidates have to say.
Gray fox Foxes
are making a comeback on Kiawah Island these days. This fox is one of
a pair who have been spotted near The Preserve. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 48 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
A major low pressure system is expected to form later today, bringing
high winds and surf. High today near sixty with a 20% chance of rain. Lows
tonight in the mid-forties with a 50% chance of showers.
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted
at various times &
places on Kiawah during the week-end: two
foxes, seven
white-tailed
deer,
one
anole,
three
raccoons,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
17, 2006 Week-end Edition
It is sunny but cool on Kiawah this morning.
A slight breeze is stirring the Spanish moss, and wind
chimes are gently ringing. It is yet another gorgeous day on our fair
island!
Astronomy 101:
The Leonid meteor shower should be visible tonight and Saturday
night. The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to 2:30 a.m.). Leftover dust and ice from Comet
Tempel-Tuttle create the meteors. So grab a lawn chair and a really
warm blanket, face east to look for the constellation Leo, and start
watching!
Week-end Weather:
It is 51 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning.
The high Friday should be near sixty, the low near forty. Hope
you like this weather, because the entire week-end is supposed to be
exactly like this. Saturday and Sunday should both have highs in
the low sixties and lows in the low forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
bobcats,
two
foxes, three
white-tailed
deer, three
raccoons,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
16, 2006
Kiawah is warm but stormy this morning. It is
quite a bit like Winnie the Pooh's Blustery Day. The island was
pummeled by thunderstorms late last night, and now there are leaves and
palm fronds strewn about everywhere. Not a bad day to read a good
book if you have one.
Weather:
It is 67 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It will indeed be a gusty
this morning, with winds in the 25 to 35 mile per hour range, gusting up
to 45 miles per hour. All of these winds
are also bringing us a high surf advisory until noon. The high should be in the
low sixties with a 50% chance of rain. The low is supposed to drop into the
mid-forties.
Sea Oat Sunrise
For those of
us who need a break from the
rain and wind today, here is a photo of a sun rise on
Kiawah's beach. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
belted kingfisher,
one
anole,
two
white-tailed
deer, one
raccoon,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
15, 2006
It is absolutely marvelous on Kiawah this morning
- sunny and warm with just a slight breeze. What will you do with
such a sun-drenched day?
Celebrate! Happy birthday
to frequent site visitor Peg Hedrick of Carroll, Ohio. Hope your day
is terrific Peg!
Weather:
It is 63 degrees at 9:10 this morning. It will be just a tad
warmer today than yesterday. The high should be in the mid-seventies,
the low in the upper sixties. Strong winds are supposed to show up
around midnight, bringing a 90% chance of thundershowers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
red-tailed hawks, one
inch-long
anole,
four
white-tailed
deer, two
raccoons,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
14, 2006
Kiawah is bright and sunny this morning.
Another glorious day is in store for us. Here's hoping you have a chance
to get outside to enjoy it!
Critter spotting:
Several folks have written to say that they have seen a fox
recently. These nocturnal animals were nearly wiped out on
Kiawah by distemper a few years back. Isn't it nice to know that they
are making a comeback?
Astronomy 101:
This is the final night for the North Taurids meteor
shower. They can be viewed best between midnight & 2:00 a.m. So
grab a lawn chair, a blanket, and face south to watch! If there are no
clouds, you should be able to see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball
meteors per hour.
Weather:
It is 57 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today will be a repeat of
yesterday's weather: highs in the low seventies, lows in the low
fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
foxes, three
brown pelicans,
two
white-tailed
deer, three
raccoons,
one
great blue heron,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
13, 2006
After a glorious warm week-end Kiawah awoke
to quite chilly temperatures this morning. That's no reason to stay
inside however. Today will be a perfect day to go outside and play!
What will you do?
Astronomy 101:
The North Taurids meteor shower is still here through
Tuesday night. They can be viewed best between midnight & 2:00 a.m. So grab a lawn
chair, a blanket, and face south to watch! If there are no clouds, you
should be able to see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball meteors per hour.
Kiawah's Morning
Colors... Linda
Sample sent us this photo of gorgeous colors on Kiawah's beach. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 51 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today will be sunny and
warm, with a high in the low seventies. But it will cool down
significantly after dusk, with a low in the low forties.
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various times & places on Kiawah
during the week-end: one
bald eagle, ten
brown pelicans,
two
yellow-bellied sapsuckers,
seven
white-tailed
deer,
three
great blue herons,
two
American alligators,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
10, 2006 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this
morning. Here's hoping you get outside to enjoy this fabulous weather.
See you on the beach!
Astronomy 101:
Kiawah will see another celestial event this week-end.
Starting Sunday the North Taurids meteor shower will be here. Meteor
showers are best viewed between midnight & 2:00 a.m. So grab a lawn
chair, a blanket, and face south to watch! If there are no clouds, you
should be able to see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball meteors per hour.
Kiawah Island Turtle
Patrol Dinner
Thursday November 9th was the annual Kiawah Island Turtle
Patrol dinner. A pot-luck and a fabulous presentation by Kelly
Thorvalson of the South Carolina Aquarium were the highlights of the
evening. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Week-end Weather:
It is 58 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Itwould seem that Kiawah
is back to a fabulous fall! Friday's high should be in the
mid-seventies, the low in the upper fifties. Veteran's Day comes
with a 20% chance of showers, and highs in the upper seventies, lows
in the lower fifties. Things are going to cool down for Sunday - highs
in the upper sixties, lows near fifty. ** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
white-tailed
deer, one
great blue heron,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
9, 2006
Kiawah is back to its normal sunny self this
morning. After the showers of the past two days, this morning dawned sunny and cool. There
are few clouds in the sky, but the weather looks to be marvelous today.
Not a bad day for November!
Weather:
It is 58 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Today's weather should be
perfect to get outside and play! Highs in the low seventies, lows
in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
pileated
woodpecker, two
white-tailed
deer, one
great blue heron,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
8, 2006
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, and it
really looks like rain. The island has been pretty parched though,
so a few more showers would still be welcomed.
Have you heard any owls recently? Both
screech owls
and
great horned owls have been serenading across Kiawah's marshes
each night. If you click on the owl links in this paragraph, you can
listen to their calls.
Jellyfish
This photo was taken at the South Carolina Aquarium by Linda Sample.
Though most of us don't particularly like jelly fish, they can be
beautiful in their own environment. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather:
It is 60 degrees at 9:10 this morning. We still
have a slight chance of rain today, with highs near seventy.
The low tonight is supposed to be in the low fifties. There is a
20% chance
of showers today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
fox on Marsh Island Drive,
five
white-tailed
deer, one
great blue heron,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, one
raccoon,
and three
double-crested cormorants.
November
7, 2006 ** Election Day **
It is gray and raining on Kiawah this morning,
though fairly warm too. This weather has warmed Kiawah a bit, but
brought these showers as well.
Don't forget: to VOTE!
Just drag out your umbrella and go do your civic duty. The folks at
the fire station on the Kiawah Island Parkway will be glad to see you!
Weather:
It is 67 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Our
drizzly day will be warm, with a high in the low seventies.
Tonight's low should be in the low sixties. There is a 100% chance
of rain both today and tonight, with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
white-tailed
deer, one
great blue heron,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, one
raccoon,
and two
double-crested cormorants.
November
6, 2006
Kiawah is beautiful and sunny this morning,
and a bit warmer than recent mornings.
There were lots of folks out and about this
week-end enjoying the weather, cool though it was. The Member-Guest
golf tournament, Symphony house tour, and the Island Craft Show all had
loads of participants and observers. It was a busy week-end on the
island!
Reminder:
Reservations and payment are due today for KICA's Sunset Cruise on
November 16th. Click here
for more information.
Weather:
It is 55 degrees at 9:00 this morning. a high near
seventy. Lows should be
near sixty with a 50% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various
times & places on Kiawah during the week-end: one
fox, two
bobcats, one
red-tailed hawk,
fourteen
white-tailed
deer,
three
great blue herons,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, two
raccoons,
one
golden silk spider,
and five
double-crested cormorants.
November
3,
2006 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and windy on Kiawah this morning,
and C-O-L-D! Waking up to 45 degrees is quite a shock, though you wouldn't
know it by the birds. They are twittering happily in the trees, and
zipping all over the place.
Reminders: Today is the
last day to register to vote in the Kiawah elections to be held
December 5th. Also, don't forget the Island Craft Show and Sale
at the Sandcastle this Sunday.
Astronomy 101: The South
Taurids meteor shower will be visible tonight and Saturday night.
The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours" (translate
that to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair, face south,
and start watching! If there are no clouds, you should be able to see
10 to 20 bright, but very slow, meteors per hour. If you head
out to watch, dress warmly! November's full moon will be Sunday
night, so there are plenty of reasons to look skyward this week-end.
October Sunset
Jules Griffon took this wonderful sunset photo.
Have you ever seen so many colors in a sunset at once? Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Speaking of photos,
Joan Ross, a frequent site visitor, saw the boat that caught fire last
Saturday off Kiawah's coast and has sent photos.
Click here to read the story in the Post & Courier, or
click here to see the photos. Thank you Joan!
Week-end Weather:
It is 46 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning. A cool week-end is in store
for Kiawah, but it should warm up again by the beginning of the week.
Friday's high
should be in the upper fifties, the low near forty. Tonight's
low will drop into the mid-forties. It won't be any warmer Saturday,
with a high near sixty and a low near forty. Sunday it should be
near sixty again, and at fifty, the low will be a bit less drastic.
Still -
brrrrrr...
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
white-tailed
deer, one male
cardinal,
two
great blue herons,
eight
wood
storks,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, and three
double-crested cormorants.
November
2,
2006
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning, but
chilly temperatures are on the way! Get your outside time early, as temps
will drop into the forties tonight. Yes, the FORTIES! YIKES!
Astronomy 101: The South
Taurids meteor shower will be visible tonight through Saturday night.
The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours" (translate
that to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair, face south,
and start watching! If there are no clouds, you should be able to see
10 to 20 bright, but very slow, meteors per hour. If you go out
tonight, better take a wool blanket!
Weather:
It is 66 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Though it will be warm today,
with a high in the mid-seventies
again, winds will shift, and bring much colder air our way.
Tonight's low will drop into the mid-forties. Brrrrrr...
** PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Six
white-tailed
deer, one
red-headed woodpecker,
three
wood
storks,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, and three
double-crested cormorants.
November 1,
2006
It is the beginning of November, and Kiawah
has blessed us with another gorgeous sunny morning! The sun is shining, a
dazzling ball of bright light in a sky of azure blue. The air is
crisp and cool, Kiawah's version of fall weather is here!
Weather:
It is 66 degrees at 9:05 this morning. The high today should be in the mid-seventies
again, the low in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bald eagle,
two
anoles,
four
white-tailed
deer,
loads of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, and two
double-crested cormorants.
Heard but not seen: a
great horned owl.
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