Memorial Day

While you are enjoying your Memorial Day, why not take some time to honor and remember the men & women serving in our military?  Thank you to all our veterans, past and present.

Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning.  We head into the long week-end with sunshine and cool ocean breezes. There are tons of activities going on around the island this week-end, from concerts to kayak trips, kite-flying to bicycling, and of course there is always the beach!  What will you be doing this week-end?

Some folks will be traveling to the island or home for the long weekend, so please be careful on the roads.  

Security Guards at Osprey Point Osprey Point Golf Course is a terrific place to spot alligators sunning on the banks of the pond near the clubhouse. 

It is nice and sunny on Kiawah this morning.  After a few days of clouds, the sunshine is quite welcome!  We approach Memorial Day week-end with sunny skies and warm breezes.  Does it get any better than this? 

Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning, but the rain has stopped, at least for the moment.  We did not receive many April showers, so perhaps the rain of the past few days is Mother Nature's way of making up for it.  Does that mean May showers bring June flowers?

It is cloudy on Kiawah this morning, though there is no rain at present. There are showers in the area, with a slight chance that they will head  our way.

Have you seen the caterpillars around the island recently? Tiny green ones, three or four different kinds of fuzzy ones... all moving with that curious caterpillar slide-walk-slink that they use. Thus far the plants do not seem to be suffering any ill effects. But watch your herbs, just in case!

Kiawah is overcast this morning, with brief drizzles here and there. It seems that last night's rain may have provided a brief respite from our heat wave! The temperature is cooler this morning, and it is not supposed to be nearly as warm as the past week.

Weather: It is 72 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Be ready for showers, especially later this afternoon.  Highs near eighty, lows in the upper sixties. There is a 70% chance of rain both today and tonight.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Three Monarch butterfly caterpillars, one little blue heron, two male and two female cardinals, two broad-headed skinks, two male and three female white-tailed deer, several Carolina chickadees, several tufted titmice, a few Carolina wrens, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

May 21, 2010 Week-end Edition

It is gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. The sky is brilliant blue, the sun is shining, and a gentle breeze is stirring the leaves and Spanish moss.  With a high in the low eighties, today should be a fabulous day to get outside and play!

The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol is on the job! Shauneen Hutchinson shares this photo of Art & David relocating a nest this past week.  Turtle patrol is in full swing! 

Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. While there is a slight chance of rain predicted over the week-end, it sure looks like lots and lots of sunshine! Highs Friday in the low eighties, lows in the mid-sixties with a 20% chance of rain. Highs should be in the mid-eighties Saturday, also with a 20% chance of showers.  Lows Saturday night in the upper sixties.  Sunday looks like a repeat: highs in the mid-eighties with a 20% chance of rain, lows in the upper sixties.

Turtle News: There were 11 nests on Kiawah's beach as of Thursday, May 20th. Go mamas, go! 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count   One rough green snake, one male painted bunting, one male cardinal, two broad-headed skinks, one male white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina wrens, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 20, 2010

Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning, but the clouds should clear soon. No chance of rain is predicted, so today should be another fabulous day to get outside and play!

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The clouds are supposed to dissipate by this afternoon - yea! Highs in the low eighties, lows in the mid-sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count   One male painted bunting, one American Green Tree Frog, one female and one male cardinal, one broad-headed skink, one male and two female white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina wrens, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 19, 2010

It is mostly cloudy on Kiawah this morning. Today looks to be a repeat of yesterday, with balmy temperatures during the day and night. The weather is just perfect for walking, biking, riding, rollerblading... what will you do outside today?

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. There is a thick cloud cover today - who knows if it will rain? Highs in the mid-eighties, lows in the low sixties.  There is a 20% chance of rain for both the day and evening. 

Turtle News: Four nests and counting...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One little blue heron, one American Green Tree Frog, one female cardinal, one broad-headed skink, one male white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, a few Carolina wrens, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 18, 2010

Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning. It looks like we will have another beautiful  day on Kiawah. There is 83% humidity 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!

Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Looks like the showers have passed the island. Highs today in the low eighties, lows in the upper sixties.  A 20% chance of showers is predicted during the day and evening. 

Turtle News: Three nests are now on Kiawah's beach as of this morning. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count   One Black-crowned night heron, one American Green Tree Frog, one female cardinal, one broad-headed skink, two male white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 17, 2010

It is a bit overcast on Kiawah this morning.  We have had so many sunny days in a row that it almost seems disappointing that we will see rain.  But we certainly could use some.  What will you do if it rains today?

Turtle News: The first nest for Kiawah was laid Saturday, May 15th.  Turtle season has now officially begun!

Weather: It is 77 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Rain could be headed our way today. Highs in the low eighties today, lows in the upper sixties tonight.  There is a 70% chance of showers predicted for both the day and evening.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One pileated woodpecker, two American Oystercatchers, several skimmers, one Black-crowned night heron, one American Green Tree Frog, two cardinals, one Eastern Ribbon Snake, one Black Racer snake, two osprey, four broad-headed skinks, two anoles, three male and two female white-tailed deer, several Carolina chickadees, several tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 14, 2010 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is fabulous and sunny again this morning. Mother Nature is treating us to a magnificent morning on the island. The sun is shining, there is a gentle cool breeze, and the air is soft and warm. The clouds overhead drift slowly past as the breeze pulls them along.

Have you seen people riding around in golf carts WITHOUT clubs? Do they stop frequently, strolling into backyards? If you have seen folks like these, you have witnessed Kiawah's Bird House Team in action! The team is in full gear now, checking bird houses on Kiawah's golf courses, and tracking the birds and their young. Be sure to wave hello the next time you see them!

Turtle News: Still no nests... There was a leatherback sea turtle washed up on the beach yesterday morning. Click here for photos. 

Bottle-nosed Dolphin Going kayaking in the Kiawah River is often a great way to spot dolphins.  Be sure to watch the tides though, as paddling against the tide is no fun!

Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. A glorious week-end seems to be in store for us! Highs Friday in the low eighties again, lows in the upper sixties.  Saturday should bring highs in the low eighties once more, with a low in the mid-sixties.  Last but not least, look for highs in the low eighties and lows in the upper sixties on Sunday.  There is a 20% chance of showers predicted during the day and evening. 

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

May 13, 2010

It is sunny and already warm on Kiawah this morning. The island is lovely, with a rainbow of flowers on display. If you look around you will see magnolias, mimosas, bottlebrush bushes, oleanders, and lantanas. Explosions of color are scattered across the landscape. Why not take a walk or ride and see what you can find?

Turtle News: Still no nests... There was a leatherback sea turtle washed up on the beach yesterday morning. Click here for photos. 

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It should be another magnificent day on the island! Highs today in the low eighties again, lows in the mid-sixties tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One American Green Tree Frog, one broad-headed skink, two anoles, one male white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

May 12, 2010

Kiawah is back to its normal sunny self this morning. After a very overcast day, the sunshine is quite welcome!

Turtle News: Still no nests... There was a leatherback sea turtle washed up on the beach yesterday morning. Click here for photos. 

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Looks like it will be quite warm today!  Highs in the low eighties, lows in the upper sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One leatherback sea turtle, one American Green Tree Frog, two broad-headed skinks, two American alligators, three male and two female white-tailed deer, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

May 11, 2010

It is overcast and cool on Kiawah this morning. No rain is predicted for today, but it certainly is cloudy enough to imply showers.

Turtle News: The Turtle Truck has rolled for three days now, but still no nests.  We cannot tell why, but sadly there was a leatherback sea turtle washed up on the beach this morning. 

Weather: It is 69 degrees at 8:40 this morning. What happened to the predicted sunshine for the week?  Highs in the mid-seventies again, lows in the upper sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One broad-headed skink, one American alligator, one male white-tailed deer, one toad, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 10, 2010

Kiawah is sunny and just a wee bit chilly this morning. It is going to be another fabulous day on Kiawah!

The magnolia blossoms are ready to burst open to welcome the warmth of the May sunshine. There are even a few oleander blooms valiantly trying to open. What May flowers do you have where you live?

Turtle News: The Turtle Truck has rolled for two days now, but no nests yet.  

Weather: It is 58 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Our week is shaping up to be warm and sunny!  Highs in the mid-seventies today, lows in the low sixties.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Three broad-headed skinks, one marsh rabbit, five American alligators, three white-tailed deer, one toad, one raccoon, one marsh hawk, several Carolina chickadees, several tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

May 7, 2010 Week-end Edition

It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. We are still in the midst of an odd heat wave, and the humidity is very high for this time of year. But the fauna is delightful and green and the critters are happy and frolicking, so all must be right with Kiawah!

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there!

Turtle News: Turtle season begins this week-end, with the first nesting patrol headed out on Mother's Day.  Bring on the baby turtles! 

Sunrise over the sea oats Turtle patrol begins this week-end, and the nesting patrols are sure to see some amazing sunrises, like this one.

 Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Looks like it is going to be a warm week-end.  Highs Friday in the low eighties, lows near seventy.  Saturday should bring highs in the low eighties, with a 20% chance of showers. Lows Saturday night in the low fifties. The high Sunday is supposed to be in the low seventies, with lows in the upper fifties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two broad-headed skinks, one white-tailed deer, one toad, one raccoon, one marsh hawk, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 6, 2010

Kiawah is overcast this morning, with fog a little ways inland. It is a bit gray and dreary this morning, with humidity very much in evidence. Ceiling fans all over the island will get turned to high and the windows thrown open. Few enough days remain before summer truly arrives and the air conditioner is a must! Is your air conditioner already running? 

 Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The clouds have rolled in, but the weather service is not predicting any rain.  Hmmm... Highs today should be near eighty again, lows in the low mid-sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two anoles (or would that be anoli?) one raccoon, one five-lined skink, one marsh hawk, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 5, 2010

The sun is back on Kiawah this morning!  Three cheers for Mother Nature - hip hip hooray!  We certainly needed the rain yesterday, but it sure is nice to be able to soak up some sunshine, isn't it? 

 Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We are back in sun-drenched mode today! Highs should be near eighty, with lows in the low sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Not too many critters were out & about yesterday during all of the rain! One anole, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 4, 2010

Kiawah is overcast this morning, with plenty of drizzly rain thrown in for good measure. The rain is supposed to last through the morning, which should give us a thorough soaking.  After the dearth of April showers, that is a good thing! 

 Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The April showers have truly arrived this morning.  Highs today in the mid-seventies with a 100% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the low sixties with a 50% chance of showers

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One five-lined skink, one anole, one yellow-bellied sapsucker, one osprey, two American alligators, a few Carolina chickadees, a few tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

May 3, 2010

It is partly sunny on Kiawah this morning.  Be on the lookout for more clouds though, as there is a chance of thundershowers later this afternoon.

 The handsome cardinal sitting outside the window is singing at the top of his lungs. He must be trying to impress his lady, because he has been at it for quite a while! Can you hear any birdsong where you are right now?

 Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Looks like our April showers are running a bit behind... Highs in the low eighties, with a 30% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the upper sixties with a 50% chance of rain.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: two black vultures, one corn snake, one little blue heron, two five-lined skinks, two raccoons, two male and one female cardinal, two osprey, four American alligators, several Carolina chickadees, several tufted titmice, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.