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February 28, 2011
Kiawah is overcast but warm this morning. But we still
have much warmer weather than February normally brings, so perhaps the
slate-colored sky is a good trade-off?
While we may all clamor for spring, some birds believe
it is already here! During the past few days, the island has been filled
with robins and yellow-rumped warblers. Have you seen signs of
spring yet?
Weather: It is 64 degrees at 9:10
this morning. We can expect a windy day today, with gusts up to 25 miles
per hour later this afternoon. Highs in the mid-seventies today, lows in the
mid-fifties tonight. There is a 70% chance of showers this evening.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Several white-tailed deer,
three great blue herons,
two anoles,
several double-crested cormorants,
several tufted titmice,
several Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 25, 2011 Week-end Edition
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.
Thankfully it is quite warm though. There is a better than fair chance
that we will see some rain today, but the rest of the week-end is
shaping up to be a beauty!
Alligator Springtime brings Kiawah's
alligators back from the cold waters of our lagoons and ponds, back to
sunning on the banks.
Week-end Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:00
Friday morning. Apparently windy and warm are the watchwords for the
week-end.
There is a wind advisory until late Friday
afternoon, so we can expect gusts up to 30 miles per hour. Highs
Friday are supposed to be
in the mid-seventies, with a 50% chance of rain. Lows in the low fifties.
Saturday should bring highs in the mid-sixties, with lows in the low
fifties. Highs Sunday are supposed to be near seventy, with lows in the
mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two female and one male white-tailed deer, one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 24, 2011
Kiawah is sunny and already warm this morning. We have another lovely day!
The sunshine is in full force again - what does that pesky groundhog in Pennsylvania know about winter anyway?
It certainly seems that winter has already left our island. Are you
thinking spring yet?
Weather: It is 55 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Looks like we are back to warm weather! Today's high should be
in the mid-sixties, lows in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 23, 2011
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, though much cooler than yesterday. It isn't spring yet, but Kiawah's critters are
certainly starting to prepare for it.
While the birds migrating through do not play tennis or golf (at least
there have been no reports of such!), they are certainly enjoying the
warmer temperatures. Have you looked up into the trees or the sky
recently? If so, you have probably seen masses of birds perched or
flying across the the heavens. Some of the robins are so HUGE that you
can see their red breasts while looking at them from the back!
Weather: It is 49 degrees at 9:10 this
morning. As predicted, today is far cooler than yesterday. This
morning has nearly a 20 degree drop from yesterday morning! High near
sixty today, lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One anole,
one white-tailed deer,
three American alligators,
one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 22, 2011
Kiawah is sunny, warm, and gorgeous this morning. We are in the last full week of February already, and the weather has
been just fantastic! Are we spoiled? Definitely!
Weather: It is 67 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Enjoy today, because though tomorrow will still be warm,
it won't be as nice as this! Highs in the mid-seventies, lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One anole,
two male white-tailed deer,
one American alligator,
two great blue herons,
several double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 21, 2011
It is partly sunny on Kiawah is this morning, with more warm weather. Today will be a fabulous day to do
anything outside. The golf and tennis courses will no doubt be
brimming with players today. What will you do to get outside and play today?
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:15
this morning. Just when you think it can't get any warmer and still be
winter, we wake up to mid-sixties! Highs in the low seventies today, lows in the upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around
the island over the week-end: two bottle-nosed dolphins,
two anoles,
seven white-tailed deer,
three American alligators,
two great blue herons,
two raccoons,
five double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 18, 2011 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is magnificent, warm, and sunny this morning. After
the past couple of days, one might wonder if this so called winter has
any teeth remaining. Yet here we are embarking on a week-end that
will be filled with sunshine and warm gentle breezes. Borrowing
from a commercial, does it get any better than this?
Howl at the Moon! Friday night is the Full Snow Moon, so
named by 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.
Blood Drive: The local Red Cross needs the commitment of 30
persons in order to hold a blood drive on Johns Island in March or
April. We hope you will be one of the thirty. Local blood supplies are
low, so your help is crucial. The Red Cross requires that at least
30 persons pledge in advance that they are signing up to donate blood.
We need your help in reaching the 30-person minimum. Without your
commitment, the blood drive can not be scheduled. Once scheduled,
donors can reserve a specific time on the Saturday selected to come in
for the 30 to 45 minute donation visit. The event will be held at
Berkeley Electric Cooperative on Maybank Highway, Johns Island. To
pledge your commitment to donate, please contact Chris Brooks at
chrislbrooks11@gmail.com.
He will need your name, address, and phone number. Thank you in
advance for your support of the greater community!
Stand off? Bob Struble wonders...
Are these snowy egret and juvenile white ibis in a standoff regarding
who feeds first?
Week-end Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning. Hope you are prepared for a truly wonderful week-end! Highs
Friday in the low seventies, lows in the low fifties. Saturday's high should be near seventy, with
lows in the upper forties. Highs Sunday are supposed to be in the
mid-sixties, with lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three male white-tailed deer,
one black vulture,
a few hooded mergansers,
one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 17, 2011
It is just a bit cloudy on Kiawah this morning, but
otherwise simply gorgeous. Not only that, but it certainly looks
like this entire week-end will bring fabulous weather! Outdoor
plans anyone?
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:00 this morning. More lovely warm weather is in store for us! Highs in the
upper sixties today, lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One downy woodpecker,
two male white-tailed deer,
a few hooded mergansers,
one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 16, 2011
Kiawah is lovely and sunny again this morning. Are
you shocked? We are headed to the mid-sixties today, so enjoy it
while you can! See you on the beach?
Weather: It is 51 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Is this weather for real? Highs
today in the mid-sixties, lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male white-tailed deer,
three "hoodies" (hooded mergansers),
two raccoons,
one great blue heron,
four double-crested cormorants,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 15, 2011
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah again this morning. If
it weren't for the oak leaves everywhere, you might even think it was
springtime. But is has only been two weeks since Groundhog Day, so
despite our version of Punxsutawney Phil, "Kiawah Raccoon" not
seeing his shadow, we have two more weeks of winter remaining. But
if this is winter, we can handle it, right?
Weather: It is 51 degrees at 9:10
this morning. It is another fabulous day in the neighborhood! Highs
today in the upper fifties, lows in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two male white-tailed deer,
one male cardinal,
several hooded mergansers,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
one great blue heron,
a few double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 14, 2011
©
Happy Valentine's Day! ©
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. What a
wonderful way to begin the week! Guess this lovely weather
is Mother Nature's Valentine's present to all of us!
Did you know? A few
Valentine's factoids from the U.S. Census...
Y
180 million Valentine's cards are
exchanged annually
Y
Half of them are bought in the six days
before Valentine's Day
Y
40 percent of them are bought by parents
Y
65 percent of U.S. households buy cards
Y
44 percent have a date night
Y
38 percent give candy
Y
32 percent give flowers
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:10 this morning. You thought the week-end was nice, check out today's
weather! Highs in the upper sixties, lows in the low forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Four male and two female white-tailed deer,
one bobcat,
two male cardinals,
several hooded mergansers,
several tufted titmice,
several Carolina chickadees,
several brown pelicans,
three great blue herons,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 11, 2011 Week-end Edition
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning. Friday has arrived with a
chance of showers, but the week-end certainly looks like it will be
fabulous! Will you be able to get outside and enjoy it?
Bald Eagle Betsey captured one
of Kiawah's bald eagles during a recent trip. Have you seen
one of our eagles?
Week-end Weather: It is 40 degrees at 9:10
Friday morning. We have a slight chance of showers again this morning,
but the week-end should be lovely. Highs Friday in the low fifties with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the mid-thirties.
Saturday's high should be in the upper fifties, with lows in the upper
thirties. Highs Sunday are supposed to reach the low sixties, with lows
in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two male
white-tailed deer,
one male cardinal,
three black vultures,
a few hooded mergansers,
a few brown pelicans,
one great blue heron,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 10, 2011
Kiawah is drizzly and overcast this morning. More rain could be on the horizon for us today.
Coupled with the cooler temperatures, it seems Mother Nature really has pushed winter our way. What are you doing to stave off the cold?
KPOG News: KPOG's annual meeting will take place
February 26th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sandcastle. Hope to see you there!
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The showers
arrived last night, and have not departed just yet. Highs
near fifty with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the upper thirties
tonight.
*Plant watch* Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three male
white-tailed
deer, a few hooded mergansers,
a few brown pelicans,
one great blue heron,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 9, 2011
Once again it is lovely and sunny on Kiawah. It is a bit chillier than yesterday morning though - a cool 39 degrees.
Still, that's not too bad for February...
KPOG News: KPOG's annual meeting will take place
February 26th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sandcastle. Hope to see you there!
Weather: It is 39 degrees at 9:05 this morning. We have
sunshine for now, but be on the lookout for showers later tonight. Highs
today in the mid-fifties. Tonight's low should be in the upper thirties with a 50%
chance of rain.
*Plant watch* Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Several hooded mergansers,
a few brown pelicans,
one great blue heron,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 8, 2011
Kiawah is sunny and cool this morning. How nice to have a lovely sunny day! It is certainly a
welcome reprieve it is from the dreariness of the past couple of days.
Will you be able to get outside and enjoy it?
Mark your calendars! The
Annual KICA Meeting will take place
March 13th. In addition to the meeting on the 13th, there will be
loads of activities for everyone at the Celebrate Kiawah event at the Sandcastle. Hope to see you there!
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The sunshine
is back! Three cheers for that! Highs today in the mid-fifties, lows tonight in the mid-thirties.
*Plant watch* Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One bobcat,
several hooded mergansers,
a few brown pelicans,
one American alligator,
two great blue herons,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 7, 2011
It is grey and overcast on Kiawah this morning. It seems that Mother Nature insists on reminding us that it IS winter after
all!
Mark your calendars! The Annual KICA Meeting will take place
March 13th. In addition to the meeting on the 13th, there will be
loads of activities for everyone at the Celebrate Kiawah event at the Sandcastle. Hope to see you there! \
Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers and fans on their Super Bowl
victory!
Weather: It is 47 degrees at 8:30 this morning. Today should
be damp and drizzly all day long. Highs in the mid-fifties, lows near forty. There is a 100% chance of rain
throughout today and tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Several hooded mergansers,
several brown pelicans,
one anole,
three American alligators,
four great blue herons,
several double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 4, 2011 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast and damp again this morning. Showers rolled
in Thursday evening, and though they have stopped for the moment, Kiawah
is drenched! Here's hoping you manage to
stay dry this week-end...
Any football fans out there? Sunday night the Packers and the
Steelers will battle for supremacy of the NFL. Good luck to both
teams!
Did you know? Today is the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's Birthday.
Beach Sunrise Sunrise on Kiawah is a
truly magical thing. Of course this time of year, you have to bundle up
to get out on the beach to see it!
Week-end Weather: It is 41 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
It certainly looks like our week-end will be rainy - drats! Highs
Friday in the low fifties with a 50% chance of showers. Lows in the
upper forties with a 70% chance of rain. Highs in the upper fifties should be here Saturday, with an
80% chance of showers. Lows in the upper thirties Saturday night.
Sunday's high is supposed to be near sixty. Watch for lows in the
mid-forties, with a 20% chance of rain. *Plant watch* Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Four male and two female hooded mergansers, two
brown pelicans,
one anole,
one American alligator,
four great blue herons,
threedouble-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy egretson Sea Marsh Drive.
February 3, 2011
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning. The weather man says it will get
progressively cloudier as the day goes on - it seems that rain is headed our
way. Better be prepared!
Weather: It is 49 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
While that is only a 12 degree drop from yesterday morning, somehow it
feels like more than that! Highs today in the low fifties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the low
forties with a 100% chance of rain, mostly after midnight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Four male and two female hooded mergansers,
several brown pelicans,
three American alligators,
a few double-crested cormorants,
two male white-tailed deer,
two great blue herons,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 2, 2011
Kiawah is a bit drizzly and gray this morning.
Happy Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day comes from Candlemas Day, observed for
centuries in parts of Europe on February 2nd where the custom was to have
the clergy bless candles and distribute them to the people. This seems to
have derived from the pagan celebration of Imbolc, coming at the mid-point
between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. The Roman Legions, it
is said, brought the tradition to the Germans. "Punxsutawney Phil"
up in Pennsylvania saw his shadow this morning, and predicted six more
weeks of winter.
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, so our version of Punxsutawney
Phil, "Kiawah Raccoon" did not see his shadow. Guess this means that
Kiawah will only have four more weeks of winter!
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We will have more clouds and light rain today. Highs
in the upper sixties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the low
forties with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few hooded mergansers,
a few double-crested cormorants,
two male white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
February 1, 2011
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning. Still, warmer temperatures and cloudy is far preferable to cold and rainy, right?
Roads Update: Dr. Paul Roberts, Town of Kiawah Island Road
Consultant will present an update on the Johns Island Road Projects
today in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. The public is
invited to attend. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. immediately
following the Town Council meeting and will last approximately one hour.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact
Lakesha Shannon, Town Clerk at 843-768-9166.
Weather: It is 47 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It should be fairly warm today, but don't expect to see much of the sun. Highs
today near sixty. Lows in the upper fifties with a 50% chance of
showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count A few hooded mergansers,
one anole,
several double-crested cormorants,
one male white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
one raccoon,
and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. |
