November 30, 2011
It is sunny and gorgeous on
Kiawah this morning, but looks can be deceiving. What appears to be
a warm sunny morning certainly is NOT! If you venture out this
morning, you might wish to wear a sweater or jacket, because "baby it's
cold outside"! It should warm up by this afternoon however, so
perhaps you might actually make it to the beach?
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Whew! These morning temperatures are certainly bringing on the heaters,
aren't they? Highs
near sixty again today, lows near forty. Brrr...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Several
white-tailed
deer,
one
great blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
one
raccoon,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 29, 2011
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, and quite a bit colder than
yesterday. Yesterday's rain dropped the temperature drastically,
and presumably heaters will be fired up tonight. Are you ready for
cold weather?
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Guess we are back to normal November weather. Highs
near sixty today, lows near forty. Brrr...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
red-tailed hawk, four male and two female
white-tailed
deer,
one
great blue heron, a few
Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
a few
black
vultures,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 28, 2011
It is sunny and warm on
Kiawah this morning. We near the end of November with gorgeous sunny skies
and weather warm enough to wear shorts and a t-shirt. Wow!
We have a day that makes you realize what it is that you so love about
Kiawah! Could it be residual gratitude or appreciation from
Thanksgiving? It could be. But then again, it could be that
a gorgeous sunny day at the end of November is simply wonderful! A
day where you can wear shorts (!) outside while playing with your family
and friends, can just make you glad to be alive. Enjoy your day!
Weather: It is 71 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
That is quite a change from Friday morning's 39 degree temperature,
isn't it? Highs
today in the low seventies with a 50% chance of
showers. Lows in the low fifties with nearly a 100% chance
of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places
around Kiawah during the week-end:
Two
red-tailed hawks, one
ladder-backed woodpecker, several male and female
white-tailed
deer,
several
double-crested cormorants, several
Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 25, 2011 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning, but cold! Brrr... Here's
hoping that you have many things to be thankful for! You could begin
with...family, friends, the haystack color of the fall marsh, the azure
blue of the creeks, phone calls from a distance, cold weather, baby
showers, blooming sasanquas, your Thanksgiving Day feast...
What are you thankful for?
Bobcat Kiawah's bobcats are quite
stealthy, and you have to really be on your toes to spot one. This
bobcat was hiding in the edge of the maritime forest near The Preserve.
Have you seen a bobcat lately?
Week-end Weather: It is 39 degrees at 8:45 Friday morning.
It looks like our week-end will be fabulous, sunny, and warm! Highs
Friday in the upper sixties,
lows in the low fifties. Watch for low seventies as the high on
Saturday, with lows in the mid-fifties. Last but not least, Sunday
is supposed to bring highs in the low seventies with a 20% chance of
showers. Lows Sunday night in the upper fifties with a 40% chance
of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One
red-tailed hawk, two
raccoons,
three
white-tailed
deer,
two
double-crested cormorants,
a few
Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 24, 2011 ~ Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving on Kiawah has turned out to be a lovely
sunny day. There will be lots of happy pilgrims today, playing
outside and working off that huge dinner!
A THANKSGIVING POEM
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey
And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots,
Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling
So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden,
I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding
And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell
As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all -
Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!
- author unknown -
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 9:00 this Thanksgiving morning.
Our sunshine has returned, so we can all give thanks for that! Highs
today in the mid-sixties,
lows in the low forties.
Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Forecast:
Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon
high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother
the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.
During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will
slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches
on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while cranberry
sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Please pass the gravy.
A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire
area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening,
the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low
of 34F in the refrigerator.
Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat sandwiches will
be established. Flurries of leftovers can be expected both days with a
50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming
trend where soup develops.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male and one female
white-tailed
deer,
two
double-crested cormorants,
a few
Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
Still suspiciously absent: our resident wild turkey!
Perhaps in hiding until after today?
November 23, 2011
Kiawah is overcast and damp this morning, and showers are supposed to be
around for much of the day.
Thanksgiving week is typically a busy one on Kiawah,
with lots of property owners here for the holiday. It seems every year
there are more and more visitors here as well. Perhaps Kiawah brings
out the thankfulness in people? The "Little Pig" will be running out
of Thanksgiving staples soon... Need Cool Whip for your pumpkin pie? -
better get over there quickly!
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It certainly
looks like we have lost our sunshine for today. Highs in the mid-seventies, with nearly a 100% chance of rain. Lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One ladderback woodpecker on Marsh Island Drive,
one male and seven female white-tailed deer in various places along Governor's and Flyway Drive,
four double-crested cormorants on Pintail Pond and two on Ibis Pond,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Still suspiciously absent: our resident wild turkey! Perhaps in hiding until after tomorrow?
November 22, 2011
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning, definitely something we can all be thankful for!
Everyone is probably busy gearing up for their particular Thanksgiving
traditions - shopping, cleaning, cooking, making pies... Don't forget to
take some time out for yourself to just enjoy the holiday and your
friends and family. If you are traveling for the holiday this
week, please be careful out there!
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It's a tad
warmer than yesterday morning, with sunshine to boot! Highs in the upper seventies,
lows in the upper mid-sixties. There is a 50% chance of rain tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One red-bellied woodpecker,
one great blue heron on the perch in the middle of the lagoon at Marsh Island Drive,
six double-crested cormorants on Pintail Pond,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Suspiciously absent: our resident wild turkey!
Perhaps in hiding until after Thursday?
November 21, 2011
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, but the sun is valiantly pushing through the clouds. The forecast is for sunny skies and warm
temperatures today. Hooray!
It is already nearly time for Thanksgiving...are you ready?
Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Thankfully
we are back to normal November temperatures. Highs in the mid-seventies,
lows in the upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times and places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One ladder-backed woodpecker,
one red-bellied woodpecker,
one downy woodpecker,
seven male and three female white-tailed deer,
two great blue herons,
four double-crested cormorants,
several Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 18, 2011 Week-end Weather
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but watch out!
The sunshine is deceptive, it's a bit chilly out there. First we have a few fabulous days of "convertible weather", then WHAM!
Mother Nature springs COLD upon us! What's up with that?
Astronomy 101:
The Leonid meteor shower should be visible tonight. The Leonid meteor shower will be
visible Saturday and Sunday night. As always, the meteors are best
viewed in the "early morning hours" (translate that to between 4:00 &
6:00 a.m.). Leftover dust and ice from Comet Tempel-Tuttle create the meteors. So grab a lawn chair and a really warm blanket, face east to
look for the constellation Leo, and start watching! You should be able to see 25 to 50 very swift meteors per hour.
Hoodie Happy Hour?
Hooded
mergansers, sometimes referred to as 'hoodies" are spotted
in ponds and lagoons all over Kiawah during this time of year. The brown ones are the females, while the ones with the black and white
"hoods" are the males. Have you seen any hooded
mergansers recently?
Week-end Weather: It is 48 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
YIKES! We have a couple of cool days before we head back into the
seventies on Sunday. Highs Friday in the mid-fifties, lows in the low
forties. Saturday's high should be in the mid-sixties, with lows in the
mid-fifties. Highs Sunday are supposed to be in the low seventies,
with lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One bald eagle,
three male and one female white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
one double-crested cormorant,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 17, 2011
Kiawah is a tad overcast this morning, but still warm. Let's hope the rain
is done and we can all get outside today.
Did you know? Today is the annual Great American Smokeout.
The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society as a smoke-free
day for smokers to attempt to become quitters. Smoking is responsible
for one in three cancer deaths and one in five deaths from all causes,
the ACS says on its Web site, and 8.6 million people are living with
serious illnesses caused by smoking. For help, call 1-800-ACS-2345
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week, press 3) to find a quit-line or other
science-based support in the Lowcountry. Or
click here for more information. YOU CAN DO IT!
Island News: This afternoon at 3 p.m. Our World returns to the Sandcastle. This is
a complimentary educational lecture series which provides presentations by local experts on a wide variety of subjects. A light
selection of wine and cheese will be provided and the audience is encouraged to interact with speakers following their discussions. Today's presentation
will be from Dr. Herman Blake, Medical University of South Carolina humanities fellow. He will discuss Coastal South Carolina Gullah Culture. See you there!
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
We still have a chance of rain this morning, but it is supposed to clear
out by this afternoon. Highs today in the low seventies, with a 30%
chance of showers. Lows tonight in the
low forties. Brrr...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
One male and three female white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 16, 2011
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, but still warm. Do you think that our gray
skies are a fitting for November?
November comes
And November goes,
With the last red berries
And the first white snows.
With night coming early,
And dawn coming late,
And ice in the bucket
And frost by the gate.
The fires burn
And the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest
Until next spring.
- Clyde Watson
Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It looks like rain out there, but we probably won't get any until
tonight. Highs in the mid-seventies today. Lows in the
mid-sixties with a 50% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One bobcat,
three male and two female white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
a few hooded mergansers,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 15, 2011
Kiawah is mostly sunny, and quite warm this morning. It is an absolutely marvelous morning
with just a slight breeze. What will you do with such a sun-drenched day?
Celebrate! Happy birthday to frequent site visitor Peg Hedrick of Grove City, Ohio. Hope your day
is terrific Peg!
Weather: It is 67 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
How about this warm weather? Highs today near eighty! Lows tonight in the
low sixties with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male and one female white-tailed deer,
three brown pelicans,
one raccoon,
one great blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 14, 2011
It is gorgeous and warm on Kiawah this morning. It is a fine November morning. The
sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing. In other words, all is right on Kiawah!
Our week-end was sunny and warm, with lots of folks out and about enjoying
the wonderful weather. Were you able to get outside to play?
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
What a magnificent day! Highs in the mid-seventies, lows in the upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times and places during the week-end:
Eight male and five female white-tailed deer,
one Eastern Ribbon Snake,
one anole,
one little blue heron,
a few willets,
several Carolina chickadees,
several tufted titmice,
one Monarch butterfly,
a few Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egretson Sea Marsh Drive.
November 11, 2011 Week-end Edition
** Veteran's Day **
Let's all give a resounding THANK YOU today to all the
veterans who so faithfully serve our country, past and present.
Kiawah is sunny this morning, but quite a bit cooler than recent mornings.
Despite the cooler temperatures, it is still lovely this morning. If you
haven't had the chance to be out and about recently, be sure to do so this
week-end. The weather should be terrific, and we all deserve a
healthy dose of vitamin D courtesy of the sun!
Monarch and Gulf Fritillary butterflies
Monarch butterflies
and Gulf Fritillary butterflies
are flitting around Kiawah these days, draping their colorful wings across the flowers and bushes. Did you know that they are often
called "jewels of the sky"?
Week-end Weather: It is 47 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Our week-end looks to be sunny, but slightly cooler than this past week. Highs
Friday near sixty, lows near forty. Saturday's high should be in the
mid-sixties, with lows in the low forties. It looks like Sunday will be back to warmer weather, with highs in the low seventies, and lows in the
low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male and two female white-tailed deer,
one anole,
one little blue heron,
a few willets,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
one Monarch butterfly,
a few Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 10, 2011
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. If you thought yesterday was nice, you
may just be ecstatic about today! Temperatures should be in the low seventies. Golf or tennis anyone?
Weather: It is 55 degrees at 8:45 this morning. We have
another glorious day of sunshine ahead. Highs today in the low seventies, with a 20% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the
low forties. Brrr...
Island News: KICA
approved their 2012 budget on November 7th. Funds for their
sponsorship of the Welcome to Kiawah web site were not included. The site
may remain as is, may change, or disappear entirely, depending upon the
decisions of the Town of Kiawah Island and the Kiawah Island Property
Owners Group. Watch at the end of December to find out what is in
store for our community web site. Regardless of the outcome, thank you to everyone who has supported this site for the past nine years!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
male white-tailed deer,
one belted kingfisher,
a few willets,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
two Monarch butterflies,
a few Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egretson Sea Marsh Drive.
November 9, 2011
Kiawah is - no other words for it - simply marvelous this morning. The sun
is shining brightly, it is nice and warm, and the birds are all a-twitter. Do you think this is what paradise is like?
Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Kiawah is
being treated to yet more fabulous weather! Highs today in the mid-seventies, lows in the mid-fifties.
Island News: KICA
approved their 2012 budget on November 7th. Funds for their
sponsorship of the Welcome to Kiawah web site were not included. The
site may remain as is, may change, or disappear entirely, depending upon
the decisions of the Town of Kiawah Island and the Kiawah Island
Property Owners Group. Watch at the end of December to find out
what is in store for our community web site. Regardless of the outcome, thank you to everyone who has supported this site for the past
nine years!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
one Monarch butterfly,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 8, 2011
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. It will be a bright and wonderful day, just the sort
of day that makes you want to throw off your shoes and wriggle your toes
in the sand. Kiawah's beach sand remains pretty warm, although the ocean waters have certainly cooled. Do you think you will make it to the
beach today?
Weather: It is 67 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Once more
Mother Nature has seen fit to provide us with a gorgeous day! Highs in the
mid-seventies, lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three male and two female white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
one double-crested cormorant,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
two Monarch butterflies,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egretson Sea Marsh Drive.
November 7, 2011
Kiawah is gorgeous this morning, with a slight breeze and LOTS of
sunshine! The sun is a shining, dazzling ball of bright light in a sky
of azure blue. The air is crisp and cool, Kiawah's version of fall
weather is here!
Island News: Do you visit Welcome to Kiawah often?
Due to budget constraints, KICA,
one of our three sponsors is considering ceasing their sponsorship
effective December 31, 2011. Please contact KICA
or
click here to e-mail this web site if you would like to comment on
this proposal. The board will vote on this during today's board meeting.
Weather: It is 58 degrees at 8:45 this morning. We have a
warm sunny day headed our way! Highs in the low seventies, lows in the
low fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times and places
around Kiawah during the week-end:
Three white-tailed deer,
one male cardinal,
two great blue herons,
eight wood storks,
three double-crested cormorants,
several Carolina chickadees,
several tufted titmice,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 4, 2011 Week-end Edition
It is sunny again on Kiawah this morning. It appears that our week-end will be sunny and cool
for the most part, so enjoy!
Happy Birthday: A hearty happy birthday to frequent Kiawah
visitor Jerry Collins! Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other special day coming up?
Click here to tell us!
Island News: Do you visit Welcome to Kiawah often? Due to budget constraints,
KICA, one of our three sponsors is considering ceasing their sponsorship
effective December 31, 2011. Please contact KICA or
click here to e-mail this web site if you would like to comment on this proposal.
Great White Egret Great white
egrets are seen all over Kiawah. As Bob says "they are amazingly graceful". If you are out and about near dusk,
you may happen across one of their roosts, which is quite a treat to see!
Week-end Weather: It is 49 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
The week-end looks like it will be sunny and cool. Highs Friday in the
mid-sixties, lows in the upper forties. There is a 20% chance of rain throughout the
day and evening. Saturday's high should be in the low sixties, with highs in the upper forties. Last but not least, watch for highs Sunday in the upper sixties, with lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two male and two female white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron,
one double-crested cormorant,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 3, 2011
Kiawah is sunny and cool this morning. It certainly appears that we have a
wonderful day in store, followed by a drizzly evening. Are you
able to get outside to play before the rain arrives?
Island News: Do you visit Welcome to Kiawah often?
Due to budget constraints, KICA,
one of our three sponsors is considering ceasing their sponsorship effective December 31, 2011. Please contact KICA
or click here to e-mail this web site if you would like to comment on
this proposal.
Weather: It is 48 degrees at 8:45 this morning. It seems
that we are headed for a rainy night, so better get outside early to enjoy the sunshine! Highs today near seventy, lows
in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three male and two female white-tailed deer,
one little blue heron,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 2, 2011
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. November certainly is starting
out with wonderful weather! It is officially the end of hurricane
season, but we have had nothing resembling a hurricane for quite a
while. The weather has been mostly cooperative and brought
sunshine and moderate temperatures. But then again, perhaps that
is why you chose Kiawah in the first place?
Can you believe that it is November already?
Doesn't it seem like Labor Day was a couple of weeks ago? It will be
Thanksgiving before you know it!
Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
November seems to be cooperating so far, with slightly warmer weather
and lots of sunshine. Highs today near seventy, lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three male
white-tailed deer,
one great blue heron in The Preserve,
two house finches,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 1, 2011
Kiawah is back to her normal sunny self this morning.
It is another beautiful morning on Kiawah! The fall colors
are making themselves known now... look around and you will see dark purple beauty berries, yellow goldenrod,
plum-colored sweet grass, and white puffy salt myrtles at the edge of the marsh. Fall has arrived!
Weather: It is 47 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
How did that October weather work for you? Perhaps November will bring
us more typical (warmer?) weather. Highs today near seventy, lows
in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four male and
one female white-tailed deer,
two house finches,
a few Carolina chickadees,
a few tufted titmice,
a few Clouded Sulphur butterflies,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
