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February 26, 2010 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. We still have fairly high winds - from 15 to 20 miles per hour,
with gusts up to 30 mph. So don't get too excited about picking up the
yard debris... unless you plan to do it again tomorrow!
Don't Forget: This Saturday is the KPOG
Annual Meeting at the Sandcastle.
Please click here for additional details.
Astronomy 101: Sunday night
is the Full Snow Moon, so named by the native tribes of the north and
east because the heaviest snow usually falls during this month.
Some tribes also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since
harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult.
Ibis at Ibis Pond Apparently Ibis Pond is well-named, as there
were several ibis there over this past week-end. It is a terrific
place to spot and photograph birds.
Week-end Weather: Once again it is 36 degrees in the
morning. Though it is chilly this morning, fortunately the week-end
looks to be sunny and fairly warm. Highs
Friday in the mid-fifties, and lows in the mid-thirties.
Saturday's high should be in the
mid-fifties, with lows in the upper thirties.
Highs are supposed to be in the upper fifties Sunday, with lows in the
mid-thirties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
osprey, three
great blue herons,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
four
white
ibis, a few
American robins,
a few
Carolina chickadees, several
tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 25, 2010
Kiawah is sunny and quite windy this morning. The winds are gusting
from 15 to 25 miles per hour - which explains all of the palm fronds and
pine cones scattered everywhere this morning! It is tough to play
tennis or golf against gale force winds, isn't it?
Don't Forget: This Saturday is the KPOG
Annual Meeting at the Sandcastle.
Please click here for additional details.
Weather: It is 36 degrees at 8:40 this morning. Yet ANOTHER drop in temperature, this time 10
degrees! Brrrrr.... Highs in the upper forties, and lows near thirty. YIKES!
* Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
osprey, one
great blue heron,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
five
American robins, a few
Carolina chickadees, two
tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 24, 2010
It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning. Though we are high and dry at the moment, it
looks like showers will be here by late this afternoon.
Don't Forget: You can now pick up your
tickets at Town Hall for the Gentlemen of the College concert on
March 11th. Please click
here for more information.
Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:00
this morning. Mother Nature seems to be sending us a small message
that spring has not arrived quite yet. Highs
in the mid-fifties with a 70% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be in the
low thirties with a 40% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One great horned owl,
one
osprey, one
anhinga, one
yellow-bellied sapsucker, two great blue herons,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
three Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 23, 2010
Kiawah is overcast this morning, with fog in the low lying areas.
The beach is even fogged in, which is worth catching if you haven't ever
seen it. Carl Sandburg springs to mind...
FOG
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:00 this morning. So that is cooler than yesterday morning, but still
toasty! Highs in the mid-sixties today, lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One great horned owl, three
white ibis,
several redheaded ducks, one
great blue heron,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 22, 2010
It is mostly overcast on Kiawah this morning, but it is astoundingly warm outside! Who can
believe that it is over 60 degrees this morning, in FEBRUARY?
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:00
this morning. That is a twenty degree swing since Friday for those
of you keeping track. WOW! Highs
today in the low sixties with nearly a 100% chance of showers. Lows near
fifty tonight with a 40% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places during the week-end on Kiawah:
One great horned owl, several
white ibis,
five cedar
waxwings, a few dozen
redheaded ducks, four
great blue herons, several
tufted titmice,
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 19, 2010 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny and slightly warmer this morning. Hopefully you have
plans to spend some time outdoors this week-end, as the weather looks
like it will be fantastic! It won't quite be shorts weather, but
you just might be able to leave your jacket in the closet. Won't
that be nice?
Don't forget: Today is the deadline for reservations
for the "Our World" lecture at the Sandcastle at 3:00 on February 25th.
Please click here for
more information.
Another Amazing Kiawah Sunset Linda took this photo a few months
back, capturing a lone bird walking the beach at sunset.
Week-end Weather: It is 41 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. The upcoming week-end looks like it will be sunny,
clear and warm! Highs Friday in the mid-fifties, lows in the upper thirties. Saturday's high
should be near sixty, with lows in the low forties. Last but not
least, Sunday should see highs near sixty, and lows in the upper
forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, two white
ibis, more
redheaded ducks, one
great blue heron, several
tufted titmice,
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 18, 2010
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. The bright sunlight is a welcome sight today. No
doubt there will be many folks out and about today, enjoying it. What
will you do to get outside and play today?
Did you know? On today's date in 1885, Mark Twain's The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published. Today is also "Pluto Day".
Pluto Day celebrates that the planet Pluto was discovered at Lowell
Observatory on February 18, 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh.
Don't forget: Today is the deadline for reservations
for the "Using Solar Energy In Your Home" lecture at the Sandcastle from
2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on February 23rd.
Please click here for
more information.
Weather: It is 36 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We should see temperatures just a wee bit warmer than
yesterday. Highs in the low fifties, lows in the mid-thirties. * Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, five white
ibis, a HUGE flock of
redheaded ducks, three
great blue herons, two
little blue herons, two American alligators,
several
tufted titmice, three
brown pelicans,
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Best of all, the first
bluebird of the year was spotted!
February 17, 2010
Kiawah is sunny again this morning - thank goodness! Somehow winter
weather seems easier to bear when sunshine surrounds you, don't you
think?
Don't forget: Tomorrow is the deadline for reservations
for the "Using Solar Energy In Your Home" lecture at the Sandcastle from
2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on February 23rd.
Please click here
for more information.
Weather: It is 34 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Look for a typical winter day on the island today -
not warm, but not cold either! Highs near fifty today, lows near thirty tonight. *
Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, two tufted titmice,
three brown pelicans,
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 16, 2010
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but cool. It seems winter weather is back with
a vengeance! Temperatures are only supposed to be in the forties today.
BUT! Soon it will be spring and we will all be grumbling about the
piles of live oak leaves in our yards. Wouldn't you rather enjoy winter
than rake oak leaves?
Weather: It is 34 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Once again we somehow "lost"
our warm temperatures, as this morning is 16 degrees cooler than yesterday morning. Highs
today in the upper forties, lows near thirty. * Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One bald eagle, one
great blue heron, three
tufted titmice,
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 15, 2010
President's Day
Kiawah is sunny and almost warm this morning. We have a wonderful
morning to get out and about - but do it early, as showers appear to be
on the way!
No snow materialized on Kiawah Friday night or Saturday morning, though
Johns Island certainly received its share. We did get a bit of sleet,
but no accumulation.
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:00
this morning. The sun should stick around this morning, but clouds
and a potential shower are supposed to arrive this afternoon. Highs in the
low fifties, with a 70% chance of rain. Lows near thirty, with a 20% chance
of showers. * Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One
bald eagle, five
great blue herons, three male and one female
white-tailed
deer, several American robins,
several
tufted titmice,
three "hoodies" (hooded mergansers),
several Carolina chickadees,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 12, 2010 Week-end Edition
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, and the weather service is predicting... SNOW! That
is NOT a typographical error! The rain is headed our way, and late this
afternoon as the temperatures drop, there is supposed to be a rain/snow
mix. Predictions are for 1 to 3 inches of the white stuff.
Typically, folks are currently freaked out about the prospect, a fact
that you can confirm if you go to the grocery store. Milk, bread,
& eggs are in short supply. Hard to believe, isn't it?
Winter Bird at Feeder Kathy says that this little bird loves
grape jelly and suet, but never eats the seeds for some reason.
Week-end Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. There is a winter storm watch from noon Friday
until 6:00 a.m. Saturday. REALLY! Highs Friday in the mid-forties,
lows near thirty, with nearly a 100% chance of precipitation both during
the day and night. Saturday's high is supposed to also be in the
mid-forties, with lows near thirty. Sunday's high should be in the low
fifties, lows in the low thirties.
*
Plant watch - cover those delicate plants *
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
American alligator,
one male
white-tailed
deer, several American robins,
two
tufted titmice,
one
double-crested cormorant, four "hoodies" (hooded mergansers),
two
Carolina chickadees, several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 11, 2010
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but still chilly. But it is another lovely morning on Kiawah!
The sunshine is contagious, spreading smiles to everyone you see. Soon we will see buds on the tips
of the plants and trees. Bring on spring!
Weather: It is 36 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Highs in the low fifties today, tonight's low in the low thirties. **
Plant watch - cover those delicate plants **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Several American robins,
two
tufted titmice,
two
double-crested cormorants, seven "hoodies" (
hooded mergansers), three
Carolina chickadees, several
yellow-rumped warblers, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 10, 2010
It is sunny and quite cool on
Kiawah this morning. No, let's face it, it is downright COLD out
there! Folks in the northern regions would certainly disagree,
especially with the snowfall they have received recently. But by
Kiawah standards, baby it's cold outside!
Weather: It is 36 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Once again we somehow managed to "lose" 20 degrees since yesterday
morning. YIKES! Highs today near fifty, lows tonight near thirty. **
Plant watch - cover those delicate plants **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Several
American robins,
one
anhinga, two
double-crested cormorants, two "hoodies"
hooded mergansers, one
Carolina chickadee, several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 9, 2010
Kiawah is overcast this morning, but no rain has arrived just yet. Perhaps
getting any outdoor activities done early is in order, just in case?
Lots of folks were out and about yesterday, enjoying the semi-warm
weather. Well, warm for February anyway! It looks like today may be a
little wet for that though, as it looks like showers are headed our way.
Weather: It is 57 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Whether we have showers today is a toss up! Highs near sixty today, lows in the mid-thirties.
There is a 50% chance of rain both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Dozens of American robins,
two cedar waxwings, two
double-crested cormorants, three "hoodies"
hooded mergansers, one
Carolina chickadee, several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 8, 2010
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, though a little chilly.
What a welcome reprieve it is from the dreariness of the past few overcast days. Will you be able to get
outside and enjoy it?
Did you know? Today is:
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We have sunshine this morning, but clouds are supposed to roll in by
this evening. Highs today in the mid-fifties, lows in the mid-forties
with a 20% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Dozens and dozens of
American robins,
seven cedar
waxwings, nine
double-crested cormorants, three osprey, eight
hooded mergansers, several
Carolina chickadees, six great blue herons,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
four male and one female white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 5, 2010 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, but no rain just yet. It is quite
warm this morning, another weather flip-flop from earlier this week.
What does Mother Nature have in store for us next?
Did you know? Standing dead trees may appear to be
useless eyesores, but they are important components of wildlife habitat.
"That ugly snag may provide a secure home for many kinds of animals and
a virtual smorgasbord of insect food," said Laurel Barnhill, wildlife
biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Downy,
hairy, red-bellied, pileated and red-headed woodpeckers all feed heavily
on wood-boring larvae of beetles and other insects and invertebrates
found in snags." To view or print out a wildlife management guide on
snags and downed logs,
visit the DNR Web site at or call the Columbia DNR office at (803)
734-3886. Woodpeckers are also the primary excavators of nesting
cavities in snags, Barnhill said. These cavities are later used by other
species. Bluebirds, wrens, titmice, flycatchers, chickadees, nuthatches,
barred owls, screech owls and kestrels all depend on cavities for
successful nesting. Mammals such as bats, squirrels, flying squirrels
and raccoons also use cavities in snag trees. A single snag tree may
contain many cavities useful to several different species, as well as
providing a food supply.
Dozens of snowy egrets Jay notes that the
Kiawah Critter Count nearly always
includes "and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive". The roost there is home to what
seems like hundreds of egrets, as well as a few other water birds.
Week-end Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
Though it looks like rain for Friday, the remainder of the week-end
appears to be dry. Highs Friday in the
low sixties, the lows in the low forties. There is nearly a 100%
chance of rain all day & evening. Highs should be in the low
fifties Saturday, with lows in the mid-thirties. Sunday's high is
supposed to be near fifty, the low in the low thirties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Dozens and dozens of
American robins, one
osprey, three
hooded mergansers, several
Carolina chickadees, one great blue heron,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
two male and two female white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 4, 2010
The skies over Kiawah are cloudy this morning, but every once in a while the sun
manages to peek through.
Have you been to The Preserve lately? If not, you should treat
yourself to a bike ride or walk there to listen to the birds.
There is a veritable aviary back there! Birds of all sorts are flitting
back and forth, singing their little hearts out.
Don't Forget: Come meet the three candidates for the KICA
Board, at Meet the Candidates Night at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandcastle.
Weather: It is 41 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Looks like rain might be headed our way this evening. Highs today in the
low fifties. Tonight's low should be in the upper forties with a 90% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Dozens and dozens of
American robins, one
osprey, several
hooded mergansers, several
Carolina chickadees, three
great blue herons, several
yellow-rumped warblers, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 3, 2010
Kiawah is back to sunshine this morning! The sun is in full force
today - what does that pesky groundhog in Pennsylvania know about winter
anyway? It certainly seems that winter has already left our island, at
least for today.
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
What a lovely sunny morning we have this morning! Highs near sixty
today, lows near forty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Dozens and dozens of
American robins, one American alligator,
three
Carolina chickadees, one great blue heron,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 2, 2010
It is overcast and raining on Kiawah this morning. But on this day of all days, that is a GOOD thing.
After all, it IS Groundhog Day!
It's Groundhog Day!
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow up in Pennsylvania, which means
six more weeks of winter. But our prognosticator here on Kiawah,
certainly did NOT see its shadow this morning. Guess
this means that Kiawah will only have four more weeks of winter!
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We sure have been having some topsy-turvy weather, haven't we? It is 20
degrees warmer than yesterday morning, but raining like crazy. Highs
today near sixty with a 100% chance of rain. Lows tonight near forty with a
20% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, dozens and dozens of
American robins, one
Carolina chickadee, two great blue herons,
two Carolina wrens,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 1, 2010
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, but the sun is trying to peek
through the clouds. Welcome to February... and winter! Soon
the groundhog will predict just how long this cold weather business is
supposed to last. Let's hope it is over soon, and that we are back
to wonderful warm weather on our island.
Invasion! The annual
American robin invasion has officially begun! If you look
outside, no doubt you will see dozens of robins, especially if you have
water or berries on your property. Kiawah is obviously in their
migration path, so we are treated to this invasion every year at about
this time.
Weather: It is 30 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We begin February with cool temperatures, but at least it isn't raining! Highs in the mid-fifties
today. Lows in the mid-forties tonight with a 90% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, dozens and dozens of
American robins, two
moorhens, four
Carolina chickadees, five great blue herons,
seven Carolina wrens,
five double-crested cormorants, dozens of
yellow-rumped warblers, three male
white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
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