|
March 31, 2010
Kiawah is luminous and lovely this morning. The island has
dressed in its best, and once again it is warm and sunny! We are
sharing Kiawah with lots of folks these days. People are streaming
onto the island to enjoy this fabulous weather - or is it because
spring break is finally here?
Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Lookout for another amazing spring day today... Highs near seventy,
lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
marsh hawk, one
anole,
two
American alligators, several Carolina wrens,
one great blue heron,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 30, 2010
It is sunny and cool on
Kiawah this morning. Thankfully the overcast skies and drizzle
are nowhere in sight! Today should be one of those picture
perfect spring days that we all wish we could keep forever.
Here's a suggestion: take a good look around, a deep breath, and a
mental snapshot. Then tuck the memory away for a rainy day!
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It certainly looks like a perfect spring day! Highs in the low seventies,
lows near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One great horned owl with an owlet,
one anole,
several Carolina wrens,
one great blue heron,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 29, 2010
Kiawah is gray and damp this morning. Last night's storm
wreaked havoc on the landscape - there are oak leaves
everywhere...and branches...and palm fronds...and...you get the
idea. The bright side is that perhaps the wind and rain will strip
all the oak leaves off and we can begin to get things in order for
spring.
The spring plantings are beginning to "strut their stuff", with
daffodils popping up here and there. The sweet grass is starting to
grow longer too. Soon Kiawah will be covered with signs of spring.
What newly sprouted greenery have you spotted lately?
Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
While it is still warm outside, it seems we will have scattered rain
throughout the day. Highs near seventy today, with a 50% chance of
showers. Lows in the mid-forties with a 30% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One
great horned owl with an owlet,
one belted kingfisher, two
anoles,
two
osprey, several Carolina wrens,
four great blue herons,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 26, 2010 Week-end Edition
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning. We head into our week-end with partly
sunny skies and very warm temperatures. Though there is a
slight chance of showers during the week-end, it is quite possible
they will pass by Kiawah. So make your plans now to GET
OUTSIDE AND PLAY!
Don't forget! Today is the last day to RSVP for the
March 30th presentation by Ann Rivers Siddons. This is
sponsored by KICA and the Sophia Institute.
Please click here for more information.
American Alligator Cheryl found this alligator at Oak Point,
soaking up the sun. Guess she has a REALLY good telephoto
lens!
Week-end Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
That is a full TEN degrees warmer than yesterday morning. Yippee! Highs
Friday in the mid-seventies, lows in the mid-forties. Saturday's high
should be near sixty, with lows in the low fifties, and a 20% chance of
showers. Last but not least, the high Sunday is supposed to be
near seventy with a 40% chance of rain. Lows Sunday evening in the
mid-fifties with a 50% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One belted kingfisher,
two bottle-nosed dolphins,
one Carolina wren,
two great blue herons,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 25, 2010
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning. The live oaks are still
shedding their leaves. It is time to rake them up and whip the yards
into shape. The new growth on the oaks - well all the trees! - is
beginning to show. The Bartlett Pears have exploded with blossoms,
and a few azaleas have already sprouted their lovely flowers. Isn't
spring in the Lowcountry a beautiful sight?
Yesterday's fabulous weather had folks young and old playing
outside. There were bikers and joggers, beachgoers and
strollers...it was terrific to see so many people out enjoying
activities.
Weather: It is 53 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Though we have cloudy skies, the possibility of
rain does not really arrive until later this evening. Highs near seventy
today. Lows tonight in the upper fifties, with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
bald eagle, one
great horned owl,
two Carolina wrens,
one great blue heron,
two Carolina chickadees, one
little blue heron,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 24, 2010
It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning! Pick your favorite springtime adjective to
describe our barrier island on this amazing spring morning: incredible, lovely, magnificent,
dazzling... you could go on for hours! Kiawah is looking wonderful
and fairly glowing with springtime sunshine.
Weather: It is 50 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. Once more we can look forward to a fabulous spring
day! Highs in the low seventies, lows near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
bald eagle, one
great horned owl,
two Carolina wrens,
two great blue herons,
two Carolina chickadees,
one American robin,
three tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 23, 2010
Kiawah is sunny and breezy this morning. The island is looking
lovely this morning, despite being covered in yellow! Oh yes,
another sign that spring has arrived - the ubiquitous pollen.
Anything outside is immediately covered with the stuff, and if you
leave your windows open to enjoy the weather...look out! Your
furniture will be covered with it too!
Weather: It is 49 degrees
at 9:10 this morning. We have a glorious day in store for us today! Highs in the
mid-sixties, lows near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One great horned owl,
three Carolina wrens,
one great blue heron,
two Carolina chickadees,
one
tufted titmouse, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 22, 2010
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. Hopefully the slim possibility of rain will not
materialize, and we can all go outside & play today!
This is the time of year when our lovely live oaks become the
scourge of gardens - and gardeners! March's "lion" winds have
scattered the dead leaves everywhere. And except for an hour or two
when the yard looks nice, raking does not do much good! The leaves
just seem to keep coming down. On the other hand, the Bradford pear
trees certainly look beautiful with their white blossoms bursting
out all over.
Weather: It is 51 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. There is only a slight chance of showers today, a
welcome respite from last night's rain. Highs in the low sixties, lows
in the low forties. There is a 20% chance of showers both today
and tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One great horned owl,
one
little blue heron, one red-headed woodpecker,
two Carolina wrens, two
anoles,
five great blue herons,
three American alligators,
several Carolina chickadees,
several
tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 19, 2010 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, and it should be warm, Warm,
WARM today! Our week-end is shaping up to be quite nice, so
hopefully everyone is ready for some outdoor time.
Island News: According to the Kiawah Island Club
management, the River Course clubhouse is a total loss from the fire.
However, it will be re-built. The River Course golf course and Sasanqua
are closed until the fire department says the site is safe enough for
the public to enter. That is expected to be Saturday.
Camellia Camellias are in bloom right now, yet another harbinger
of spring. Kathy Heikes captured this beauty on Governor's Drive.
Week-end Weather: It is 49 degrees
at 9:00 Friday morning. Highs Friday near seventy, lows in the
upper forties. Saturday's high is supposed to be near seventy again,
with lows in the low fifties. Upper sixties should be the order of
the day Sunday, with partly cloudy skies. Be on the lookout for
possible thundershowers during the afternoon...there is a 40% chance.
Lows Sunday evening in the mid-fifties, with a 60% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, one anole,
two great blue herons, three
American alligators,
several Carolina chickadees,
several
tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 18, 2010
The sunshine is back in full force on Kiawah this morning.
Three cheers for Mother Nature!
Island News: Tom Kulick, Commissioner, St. John's Fire
District had this to say Wednesday afternoon at 3:45: "I left the
River Course about ten minutes ago. It is still smoldering and there are
still flames coming from hot spots. In the next hour or so the St.
John's Fire Department along with the City of North Charleston Fire
Department will foam down the building in order to cool the debris down
more quickly so that firefighters and investigators can enter safely.
The Fire Department will be at the scene the rest of the day and most
likely well into the night, so please stay away from the scene and let
them do their work. The only good thing that occurred today was there
were no injuries of any firefighters or River Course employees. Several
firefighters had minor heat exhaustion and were treated by EMS on
site. Everyone goes home tonight!"
Island News #2: The River Course golf course and Sasanqua
are closed until the fire department says the site is safe enough for
the public to enter.
Weather: It is 47 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Highs near sixty, with a 40% chance of
showers. Lows tonight in the mid-forties, with a 20% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, one great blue heron,
two American alligators,
several Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 17, 2010 ** Happy St. Patrick's Day **
Kiawah is overcast and cool this morning. It certainly looks like rain,
doesn't it?
Yesterday was a wonderful day for anyone on the island! It certainly
seemed that everyone who was here was outside in some fashion - on foot,
on bicycles, on roller blades...there were even a few intrepid swimmers
down by The Beach Club! Did you get outside yesterday?
Island News: The Post & Courier reports that the
clubhouse at The River Course has a fire this morning. Firefighters are
on the scene now. No details are available yet, but stay tuned...
Island News #2: The Post & Courier is reporting that
the clubhouse at The River Course has a fire this morning. Firefighters
are on the scene now. Apparently there was an electrical fire last
night, which had not been completely controlled as of 9:25 a.m. There is
a bit of smoke and water damage, Though the structure appears sound, The
River Course is closed today.
Island News #3: Tom Kulick, Commissioner, St. John's Fire
District had this to say Wednesday afternoon at 3:45: "I left the
River Course about ten minutes ago. It is still smoldering and there are
still flames coming from hot spots. In the next hour or so the St.
John's Fire Department along with the City of North Charleston Fire
Department will foam down the building in order to cool the debris down
more quickly so that firefighters and investigators can enter safely.
The Fire Department will be at the scene the rest of the day and most
likely well into the night, so please stay away from the scene and let
them do their work. The only good thing that occurred today was there
were no injuries of any firefighters or River Course employees. Several
firefighters had minor heat exhaustion and were treated by EMS on
site. Everyone goes home tonight!"
Weather: It is 48 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. Highs near sixty, with a 20% chance of rain.
Lows tonight in the mid-forties, with a 50% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, one great blue heron,
one VERY large American alligator,
one American Green Tree Frog,
several Carolina chickadees,
four tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 16, 2010
It is gorgeous and sunny on Kiawah this morning. Mother Nature is putting on her best spring show
today! The birds are singing happily and brilliant sunshine bathes the
landscape. A lone osprey had much to say this morning as bikers went
past its nest. It took flight and went up, up, up into the sky. The sun
glistened off its white belly - pure beauty and peace. Will you be
out & about today to enjoy this lovely weather?
KICA News: The election for the KICA Board of Directors
was completed Sunday. Joan Avioli and Craig Weaver are your two
new property owner directors. The vote on the proposed covenant
amendment was 56% in favor, 44% opposed. Since covenant changes
require a 75% vote in favor, the amendment did not pass.
Weather: It is 47 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. It is just a bit cooler than yesterday
morning, but we still have lots of sunshine! Highs in the
mid-sixties, lows in the low forties tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, one
anhinga, two great blue herons,
several Carolina chickadees,
several
tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 15, 2010
Kiawah is sunny this morning, with no rain in sight. We seem to be
headed into a nice warm week with lots of sunshine! Here's hoping
you can get outside to play this week!
KICA News: The election for the KICA Board of Directors
was completed yesterday. Joan Avioli and Craig Weaver are your two
new property owner directors. The vote on the proposed covenant
amendment was 56% in favor, 44% opposed. Since covenant changes
require a 75% vote in favor, the amendment did not pass.
Weather: It is 52 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Lots of sunshine with no rain today - YEA! Highs in the
mid-sixties today, with lows in the low forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various
times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One
great horned owl, one
anhinga, five
great blue herons, several
brown pelicans,
several Carolina
chickadees, several
tufted titmice, several
yellow-rumped
warblers, and dozens of
snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 12, 2010 Week-end Edition
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, with a light mist gently falling. Despite the gray
start to the week-end, it looks like the remainder of it will be
pleasant and sunny.
Don't Forget! This week-end's two events: Celebrate
Kiawah and KICA's Annual Meeting. Please
click here for
more information about Celebrate Kiawah, or
here for information
about the Annual Meeting.
Wild Turkey Marylynn Stubler says, "while taking a drive on the
island, we spotted this turkey out on Ocean Course Drive. Looking it up
on the Kiawah Wildlife website bird checklist, it appears that turkey's
are rare to see on the island. I guess we were in the right place at the
right time that afternoon."
Change your clocks... This week-end begins Daylight
Savings time, so don't forget to "spring forward"! Move your clocks
forward one hour Sunday when you wake.
Week-end Weather: It is 60 degrees
at 9:05 Friday morning. The week-end is shaping up to be in the
sixties. YEA! Highs Friday in the low sixties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows
should be near fifty with a 70% chance of showers. Gusty winds will
bring highs in the low sixties on Saturday, lows in the upper forties,
and just a slight chance of rain. Sunday's high is supposed to
also be in the low sixties, with lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
anhinga, two great blue herons,
a Carolina chickadee,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Not many critters were out & about in the
rain...
March 11, 2010
Kiawah is currently receiving light showers, but again, at least it is nice and warm! The
showers should dissipate by tomorrow, with only a 20% chance that day.
Chances are good that we will have a lovely sunny week-end!
Missing cat? If anyone is missing a pretty gray long
haired cat ... There is one that has been seen hunting near Green
Dolphin Way. If this is your cat, please
contact the
webmaster and we will provide the name & e-mail of the person who
has seen it.
Weather: It is 63 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Hope you are ready for a wet and dreary day
today. Highs in the mid-sixties with a 100% chance of showers. Lows
in the mid-fifties with a 60% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
red-tailed hawk, one
anhinga, one great blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
two tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 10, 2010
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, but at least it is nice and warm! When
checking the weather report for the next several days, it seems that
temperatures will be in the sixties. Not too bad for March!
Missing cat? If anyone is missing a pretty gray long
haired cat ... There is one that has been seen hunting near Green
Dolphin Way. If this is your cat, please
contact the
webmaster and we will provide the name & e-mail of the person who
has seen it.
Weather: It is 63 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. Could this be the beginning of spring?
Highs in the upper sixties today, with a 20% chance of rain. Lows
in the mid-fifties with a 70 % chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One great blue heron, one great horned owl,
two Carolina chickadees,
several tufted titmice,
one anole,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 9, 2010
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. It is going to be another
fabulous Kiawah day! The sun is out, the temperature will be warm, and
the scent of spring is in the air. Lots of folks were out and about
yesterday, enjoying the weather. Did you get a chance to spend time
outside?
VOTE! Today is the final day for voting in the
election for the 2010 KICA Annual Meeting. You can
VOTE ONLINE by clicking
here. Simply login using the sign-in name and password printed on
your ballot. Submit your vote (via mail or online) by 5 p.m. on March 10
and you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 refund on your 2010
assessment!
Weather: It is 56 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Don't you just LOVE this warm weather?
Today's high should be in the upper sixties, lows
tonight in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One belted kingfisher,
two great blue herons,
one American alligator,
one great horned owl,
three Carolina chickadees,
two tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 8, 2010
It is sunny and fabulous on Kiawah this morning. Let's hear a rousing cheer for Mother Nature, who
is sending us some WARM weather for the next few days. Seventy
degrees, or nearly so, will be pretty nice weather for March, don't you
think?
VOTE! There are two more days left to vote in the
election for the 2010 KICA Annual Meeting. You can
VOTE ONLINE by clicking
here. Simply login using the sign-in name and password printed on
your ballot. Submit your vote (via mail or online) by 5 p.m. on March 10
and you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 refund on your 2010
assessment!
Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Are you ready for some warm weather? Highs
today near seventy, lows in the mid-forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted on Kiawah at various times & places during the week-end:
One bald eagle, one
belted kingfisher,
one blue jay,
five great blue herons,
three American alligators,
one ladder-backed woodpecker,
one great horned owl, two
osprey,
several brown pelicans,
several Carolina chickadees,
several
tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 5, 2010 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny and lovely this morning. The week-end is shaping up
nicely, with sunny skies and fairly warm temperatures. Dare we think
that spring might be just around the corner?
Congratulations! The South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control just awarded the Town of
Kiawah Island for “Outstanding Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling”.
Congratulations to the Town of Kiawah Island!
Hooded Mergansers Many folks enjoy spotting "hoodies" (otherwise
known as hooded mergansers) on Kiawah's lagoons. The boys make you
smile with their white & black crowns. Though the ladies seem plain
brown, a close inspection shows them to be quite lovely.
Week-end Weather: It is 43 degrees
at 9:00 Friday morning. We should have a sunny, warm week-end, so
let's enjoy it! Friday's high should be in the low fifties, with a low in the mid-thirties.
We are supposed to see a high near sixty on Saturday, with lows in the
upper thirties. Last but not least, Sunday brings highs in the low
sixties, with a low near forty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
great blue herons,
one American alligator,
one
ladder-backed woodpecker, one
great horned owl, one osprey,
several brown pelicans
hanging out at Pintail Pond, several Carolina chickadees,
several American robins,
several
tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 4, 2010
It is currently overcast on Kiawah, but the sun is supposed to make its appearance later this
afternoon. Won't it be nice to see some sunshine after recent
gloomy gray days?
Congratulations! The South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control just awarded the Town of
Kiawah Island for “Outstanding Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling”.
Congratulations to the Town of Kiawah Island!
Weather: It is 41 degrees
at 9:00 this morning. We still have some wind gusts up to 25 miles
per hour, but at least it is a little warmer. Highs today in the low fifties, lows in the mid-thirties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One American alligator,
one
great horned owl, two osprey,
several brown pelicans
hanging out at Pintail Pond,
several Carolina chickadees,
several
American robins, several
tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 3, 2010
Kiawah is overcast and quite windy this morning. Apparently the March
Lion is roaring just a bit, as gusts could reach 30 miles per hour. Keep
your hat on!
Congratulations! The South Carolina Department of Health
and Environmental Control just awarded the Town of Kiawah Island for
“Outstanding Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling”.
Congratulations to the Town of Kiawah Island!
Weather: It is 39 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It is colder today, but at least we aren't
receiving snow like folks just up the highway from us! Highs near fifty
today, lows in the the mid-thirties tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great horned owl, two osprey,
several Carolina chickadees,
three
American robins, several
tufted titmice,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 2, 2010
The sun has temporarily disappeared, and
Kiawah is overcast and rainy this morning. Do you think this is the "in
like a lion" part of the March poem?
Did you know? According to the early Roman calendar, March
was the first month of the year and was called Martius. Its name honors
Mars, the Roman God of war.
Weather: It is 48 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. Today is going to be pretty soggy, so keep
that umbrella handy! Highs today near fifty
with a 100% chance of showers.
Lows in the mid-thirties tonight, with a 70% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One otter,
one belted kingfisher,
one
great horned owl, one osprey,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 1, 2010
Kiawah is sunny and a bit warmer this morning. Welcome to March! How
about a little poetry to greet the month?
Spring
March wind upon my face,
Nubby lambs, shamrock lace,
Dancing kites soaring high,
Bold sunlight in azure sky -
Ah, yes, now I remember...
Spring awakening the world.
Judith A. Lindberg
Weather: It is 45 degrees
at 9:05 this morning. That's a nice change from 36 degrees, isn't
it?. Today's high should be in the low fifties.
Lows tonight near forty, with a 40% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One
bald eagle, one belted kingfisher,
one
great horned owl, three
osprey, five
great blue herons,
several yellow-rumped warblers,
several American robins,
several Carolina chickadees, several
tufted titmice, and dozens of
snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. |
