It is partly sunny on Kiawah this morning. The island was finally on the receiving end of some showers last night. The lightning seemed very close, especially around midnight. Flashes of lightning seemed to ignite the night sky, and thunder rumbled ominously, nearly on the heels of each flash of light. The lightning was so bright that it seemed nearly daylight at times.  Thankfully, this morning we are feeling the benefit of the storm, with temperatures far cooler than recent mornings.   

Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning. The sun is playing hide-and-go-seek, so overcast and humid is the story this morning. The sun is valiantly trying to poke through the clouds, but it certainly looks like rain. In other words, it is a typical June day on Kiawah! It is a coin flip whether or not we will see showers today, but the island could certainly use some! 

It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning.  It is going to be another scorcher, so stay cool (and hydrated!) out there!

A brief shower wandered past late Sunday, but it only drizzled for about 10 minutes.  The island certainly could use some rain!

Did you know? Today is Carolina Day, the 228th anniversary of one of the first American victories in the Revolutionary War - the Battle of Fort Sullivan on June 28, 1776.

Kiawah is sunny and fairly humid this morning. Lots of folks were out and about enjoying the weather yesterday - the bike paths were burgeoning! Perhaps you were out playing yesterday? If not, why not head out today and grab some vitamin D, courtesy of Mr. Sun? 

Help find lost dog: Lost Monday, June 21st at 1:30 pm near Marsh Hawk Drive and Cougar Point Golf Course 7th tee. 8 pound female black Chihuahua mix wearing a pink collar. 15 years old partially blind and deaf. If found, please call Gerry Lake at 757.582.6988, Kiawah Gate at 843.768.1760 or the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.

Painted Bunting Kathy says, "This beautiful Painted Bunting took a long bath today to cool off in today's heat. His wife was above dining at the time." 

Week-end Weather: It is 85 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. There is a heat advisory until 8:00 p.m., with a heat index of 110. Highs Friday in the low nineties, lows in the upper seventies. The high for both Saturday and Sunday should also be in the low nineties, with the lows in the upper seventies. There is a 20% chance of showers throughout the week-end. 

Turtle News: There are 108 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 23rd.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One male and one female painted bunting, one anole, two blue jays, one raccoon, three male white-tailed deer, one male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 24, 2010

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, with not a cloud in the sky.  The humidity is quite a bit lower than yesterday, which makes the heat seem a bit more palatable.  Stay cool out there!

Help find lost dog: Lost Monday, June 21st at 1:30 pm near Marsh Hawk Drive and Cougar Point Golf Course 7th tee. 8 pound female black Chihuahua mix wearing a pink collar. 15 years old partially blind and deaf. If found, please call Gerry Lake at 757.582.6988, Kiawah Gate at 843.768.1760 or the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.

Weather: It is 84 degrees at 9:00 this morning. There is a heat advisory throughout the day & evening, with a heat index approaching 108. Highs in the low nineties, lows in the upper seventies.  There is a 20% chance of rain both today & tonight. 

Turtle News: There are 108 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 23rd.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One red-bellied woodpecker, one great blue heron, one anole, one blue jay, one raccoon, one osprey, one male, one female, and one baby white-tailed deer, one male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 23, 2010

Kiawah is sunny this morning, and with 94% humidity is quite sticky outside.  Get outside to play early today, then kick back and do something to cool off!  Whew!

Help find lost dog: Lost Monday, June 21st at 1:30 pm near Marsh Hawk Drive and Cougar Point Golf Course 7th tee. 8 pound female black Chihuahua mix wearing a pink collar. 15 years old partially blind and deaf. If found, please call Gerry Lake at 757.582.6988, Kiawah Gate at 843.768.1760 or the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.

Weather: It is 84 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Once again the normal summertime 20% chance of showers is with us today, but not tonight. Highs in the mid-nineties, lows in the upper seventies. 

Turtle News: There are 103 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 21st.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two red-bellied woodpeckers, one anole, one ruby-throated hummingbird, three blue jays, one mama and one wee baby raccoon, one osprey, one American Green Tree Frog, three female and two male white-tailed deer, two male cardinals, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 22, 2010

It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.  This first official day of summer will be... you guessed it! Hot and humid!  It's another perfect day for hanging out at the beach.

"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken."

~ James Dent

Help find lost dog: Lost Monday, June 21st at 1:30 pm near Marsh Hawk Drive and Cougar Point Golf Course 7th tee. 8 pound female black Chihuahua mix wearing a pink collar. 15 years old partially blind and deaf. If found, please call Gerry Lake at 757.582.6988, Kiawah Gate at 843.768.1760 or the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.

Weather: It is 83 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Our ever-present 20% chance of showers is with us today, but supposedly not tonight. Highs in the low nineties, lows in the mid-seventies. 

Turtle News: There are 103 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 21st. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One anole, one raccoon, one osprey, one American Green Tree Frog, one female and one male white-tailed deer, one male and cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 21, 2010

Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning.   There is a bit of humidity, but the weather should be marvelous!  Mild temperatures, gentle ocean breezes, and a blue, cloudless sky.  It is Kiawah at its best! So grab your bike, your walking shoes, your tennis racket or golf clubs and "go outside and play"!

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:00 this morning. A slight chance of rain is still with us.  Highs today in the upper eighties, lows in the mid-seventies.  There is a 30% chance of showers both today & tonight. 

Turtle News: There are 93 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 18th.   

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One anole flashing his red throat for the ladies, one five-lined skink, one green heron, two raccoons, several bottle-nosed dolphins, two osprey, several brown pelicans, four female and two male white-tailed deer, one male and one female cardinal, several tufted titmice, several Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

June 18, 2010 Week-end Edition

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, and after the past several mornings, it seems almost cool!  Isn't it funny how a ten degree difference in temperature feels so good?

Angel Oak The Angel Oak is one place that visitors do not want to miss.  Fortunately it is quite close by, down Main Road, just before the Maybank intersection. Have you been to the Angel Oak?

 Week-end Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. The week-end is shaping up with the ever-present slight chance of summer showers. Highs Friday in the low nineties with a 30% chance of rain.  Lows in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of showers. Saturday's high should be near ninety, with lows in the mid-seventies.  There is a 20% chance of rain during the day & evening.  We should see low nineties as the high Sunday, with a 20% chance of showers.  Lows Sunday night in the mid-seventies.

Turtle News: There are 93 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 18th.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three or four bottle-nosed dolphins, two osprey, several brown pelicans, two female and one male white-tailed deer, one male cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

June 17, 2010

Kiawah is sunny, hot, and humid today!  The beach or a swimming pool is definitely in order to keep things cool for you today.

 Weather: It is 90 degrees at 11:55 this morning. We have a slight chance of showers during the day, with a higher chance this evening. Highs in the low nineties with a 20% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of showers.

Turtle News: There are 90 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 17th.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One pod of bottle-nosed dolphins, one osprey, several brown pelicans, one male white-tailed deer, two male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few  Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 16, 2010

It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.  It is just a wee bit cooler today, coupled with the cloud cover, it seems downright cool outside!  If the rain stays away, it will be a perfect day to hit the beach!

 Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:25 this morning. The heat index is slightly lower than yesterday, but at 104, it still bears being careful.  Highs today near ninety, lows in the upper seventies.  There is a 40% chance of rain during both the day & evening.

Turtle News: There are 85 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 16th.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two osprey, one five-lined skink, three moorhens, several brown pelicans, one male and two female white-tailed deer, one male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few  Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 15, 2010

Kiawah is sunny and quite hot this morning.  We haven't reached the Dog Days of summer yet, but boy is it HOT out there!  Pool or beach anyone?  Stay cool out there...

 Weather: It is 94 degrees at 10:00 this morning. The heat index is once again out of sight, with a predicted index of 112. Yikes! Highs in the low nineties, lows tonight in the upper seventies.  Once again there is a 20% chance of showers during both the day & evening.

Turtle News: There are 84 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 15th. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One red-winged blackbird, several brown pelicans, three female white-tailed deer, one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few  Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 14, 2010

It is hot, Hot, HOT on Kiawah today!  Apologies for the lateness of this posting, but turtle patrol called the webmaster this morning.  Believe it or not, we began at 6:15 a.m. and finished at 1:00 p.m.  Whew! We found seven nests this morning, along with three nests that we just KNOW are there, but we could not locate the eggs.  Sneaky mama turtles...

 Weather: It is 99 degrees at 1:20 this afternoon. Today's heat index is supposed to reach 108, so please be careful out there. Highs today in the low nineties, lows in the upper seventies.  There is a 20% chance of showers today & this evening.

Turtle News: There are 82 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 14th. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: one female painted bunting, one ruby-throated hummingbird, one yellow-bellied sapsucker, one red-tailed hawk, a few red-winged blackbirds, several brown pelicans, one raccoon, two male and four female white-tailed deer along with a precious spotted fawn, one male and one female cardinal, one broad-headed skink, several tufted titmice, several Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 11, 2010 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is bright and shiny this morning, with lots of sunshine to go around. The island is filling up with lots of visitors. Fortunately there are tons of activities to keep us all happy & busy!  Be sure to check out the Something Fun To Do Today section for details! 

FOUND DOG: A cute little dog was found Thursday night around 6 p.m. on Governors Drive near Yellow Throat. She is quite small, with short curly black hair. She appears to be a toy poodle mix. If you have any information about the dog or her owners, please contact the Kiawah Island main security gate at (843) 768-5566. THANKS!

UPDATE: Chloe found the people who belong to her!  She must have been so worried that they were lost.  Thankfully she has been reunited with them.  Thanks to everyone who got the word out!

A fawn just hanging out at the neighbor's house... Diane says, "I saw this when I went for a walk at the beach yesterday afternoon sitting by my neighbor's garage. I guess the doe-mom was around somewhere because the fawn was gone when I returned."  Kiawah's critters end up in the oddest places, don't you think? 

Week-end Weather: It is 83 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Our heat index is starting to climb, so be careful out there!  It is supposed to be 103 heat index both Friday & Saturday. Highs Friday near ninety, lows in the mid-seventies,  There is a 20% chance of rain both during the day & evening. The 20% chance of showers lasts throughout the entire week-end.  Saturday should be a repeat of Friday, with a high near ninety and lows in the mid-seventies.  Look for a high Sunday near ninety again, with a heat index of 107.  Yikes!  Lows Sunday should be in the upper seventies.

Turtle News: There are 55 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 6th. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles!  Sea turtles dig the dark...  

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One red-tailed hawk, one raccoon, two male white-tailed deer, one male and one female cardinal, one broad-headed skink, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 10, 2010

It is sunny and already warm on Kiawah this morning. Once again summertime brings us the ever present slight chance of showers.  But that doesn't stop ANY of us from heading outdoors to enjoy Kiawah!   

Don't Forget! Disaster Awareness Day is being held today from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sandcastle.  There will be loads of helpful information, speakers,  and even a buffet lunch!  So head on over to the Sandcastle and get prepared!  

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. There is a slight chance of showers this afternoon & this evening. Highs today in the upper eighties with a 30% chance of rain.  Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance.

Turtle News: There are 55 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 6th. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles!  Sea turtles dig the dark...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One raccoon, one male white-tailed deer, one male cardinal, one anole, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 9, 2010

Kiawah is doused in sunshine this morning. Warm and wonderful, it certainly looks like another day in paradise!  

Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Once again, sunshine will be the order of the day today. Highs in the mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies.

Turtle News: There are 55 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 6th. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles!  Sea turtles dig the dark...  

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One raccoon, two male white-tailed deer, one five-lined skink, several brown pelicans, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 8, 2010

It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. It appears that the weather is going to cooperate, so today is a perfect day to celebrate World Oceans Day by heading to the beach. It is slightly cooler than it has been recently, making today a great day to "get outside and play"!

Did you know? Today is World Oceans Day, a day to celebrate the bounty and beauty of our seas.  The UN designated June 8 as World Oceans Day in 1992, but every year since then organizations, schools, aquariums and ocean advocates have unofficially celebrated that day. Now, thanks to a new resolution, the designation is official.

Weather: It is 77 degrees at 9:00 this morning. No chance of rain is predicted today, just nice sunny skies! Highs in the mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies.

Turtle News: There are 55 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 6th. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles!  Sea turtles dig the dark...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One raccoon, one male and two female white-tailed deer, one five-lined skink, two red-winged blackbirds, one American alligator, several brown pelicans, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 7, 2010

Kiawah is partly sunny this morning. The humidity isn't too bad just yet, so be sure to get outside and enjoy the balmy weather while you can! 

It seems that the golden silk spiders have begun their yearly construction projects.  They are starting to pop up all over.  Although their appearance can be quite unnerving (especially if you are not the "spider type"), they perform a valuable service - they are insect eaters!

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 8:35 this morning. We do have a slight chance of rain today, but hopefully it will stay away, at least until after dark! Highs in the upper eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the upper sixties.

Turtle News: There are 54 nests on Kiawah's beach as of June 5th.  GO MAMAS!

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places on Kiawah during the week-end: Four male and three female white-tailed deer, two green herons, one tri-colored heron, two five-lined skinks, several red-winged blackbirds, one little blue heron, five American alligators, two male and one female cardinals, dozens of brown pelicans, several tufted titmice, several Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

June 4, 2010 Week-end Edition

Despite the chance of rain, Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, and it is another lovely morning. The temperature is a bit warmer than yesterday - no doubt an indicator of higher temperatures this afternoon.

The season is already bringing us many new flowers - the lantana and coral beans are blooming. Folks with vegetable gardens are seeing the beginnings of the fruit of their labors. Have you seen any blossoms today?

Surfin' Gator? Julie spotted this gator near the Beach Club recently during her morning run. Yikes! 

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning. The possibility of showers is around for all of our week-end. Highs Friday in the mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies, with a 50% chance of rain during the day & evening. Saturday's high should be in the upper eighties, lows in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of showers during the day & evening.  The high Sunday is supposed to be near ninety, the low in the mid-seventies.  There is a 20% chance of rain throughout Sunday.

Turtle News: After a slightly later start this year, as of June 2nd there are 47 nests on Kiawah's beach.  GO MAMAS!  

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two male white-tailed deer, one red-winged blackbird, one little blue heron, two American alligators, two male cardinals, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 3, 2010

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. The island is truly lovely this morning - a light breeze, warm sunshine, and bird song to greet the day - what more could we ask for?

It looks like we will receive an exact repeat of yesterday's weather! Since Mother Nature is cooperating, why not visit somewhere on Kiawah that you may not have been to before? The Marsh View Tower is often overlooked, but is a great place to catch a view of the Kiawah River. It offers incredible views of the river, its mud flats, and the marsh. It is located off Marsh Hawk Lane. Why not go for a visit? Be sure to take your camera!

Weather: It is 77 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Once again we have the ever present chance of showers... Highs in the mid-eighties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of showers.

Turtle News: After a slightly later start this year, as of June 2nd there are 47 nests on Kiawah's beach.  GO MAMAS!

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One male and two female white-tailed deer, one five-lined skink, two American alligators, one male cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 2, 2010

Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. It is a lazy hazy June day. No showers, despite the nearly constant "chance". After a while it is easy to ignore that, is it not? It looks like today will be another perfect day to get outside and play!

Weather: It is 78 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We still have a chance of showers today, so take that umbrella along. Highs today in the mid-eighties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the low seventies with a 30% chance of showers.

Turtle News: After a slightly later start this year, as of June 1st there are 44 nests on Kiawah's beach.  GO MAMAS!  

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two male and two female white-tailed deer, one five-lined skink, one blue jay, one American alligator, one male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 1, 2010

After a somewhat sunny beginning this morning, Kiawah is partly cloudy now. Here we are in June, the start of summer.  What does June and the summer have in store for you?

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Thundershowers are a distinct possibility today, especially this morning. Highs in the mid-eighties with a 70% chance of rain. Lows in the low seventies with a 50% chance of showers.

Turtle News: As of May 29th there are 20 nests on Kiawah's beach.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two male white-tailed deer, one red-winged blackbird, two American alligators, one male and one female cardinal, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.