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December 31, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. Mother Nature
has sent us some glorious weather to close out 2008! If you will
be out celebrating tonight, stay safe... If you are a homebody
and are not going out, you can still
watch folks ring in the New
Year by watching a 2009 webcam.
Don't Forget: to head over to Town Hall
to pick up your free tickets for the Wanda Johnson concert. The
event is sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council.
Click here for more information...
American Alligators
Is this an elaborate courting ritual? Who knows? But
these two
American alligators sure seem friendly...
Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:00 this morning. That is a
much more civilized temperature for the morning, don't you think? Highs
in the low sixties today, lows near thirty.
** PLANT WATCH ** - cover those delicate plants tonight...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four
red-tailed hawks, one
ladderbacked woodpecker, one American alligator,
one
black
vulture, two
great blue herons, two
double-crested cormorants, one male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 30, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning, but we are
back to December weather. We are nearly finished with another
year - can you believe how the time has flown?
Don't Forget: to head over to Town Hall
to pick up your free tickets for the Wanda Johnson concert. The
event is sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council.
Click here for more information...
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:00 this morning. That is a
full 20 degrees cooler than yesterday morning - yikes! Highs
today in the
mid-sixties, lows in the
upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, two
great blue herons, four or five
Carolina chickadees, two
double-crested cormorants, one male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 29, 2008
It is cloudy and warm on Kiawah this morning. This warm weather really has
folks out and about on the island. The bike paths were quite full
yesterday, with young and old outside enjoying the sunshine. Here's hoping
you get outside to play too!
Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:00 this
morning. There is a good chance we will see showers today. Highs in the
mid-sixties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the mid-forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times &
places around Kiawah during the week-end: one common
moorhen, one
belted kingfisher,
one
yellow-bellied sapsucker, eight
great blue herons, one
osprey, several
Carolina chickadees, five
double-crested cormorants, four male and three female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 26, 2008 Week-end
Edition
Kiawah is overcast but warm this morning. Hope that
your holidays have been wonderful, and that you have been able to
celebrate with family and friends!
** Happy Hanukkah **
Happy Holidays: Hanukkah began Sunday at sundown.
If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Week-end Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:00 this
morning. More warm weather is in store for us this week-end. Highs
Friday in the
mid-sixties, lows in the upper
fifties. We should see upper sixties for a high on Saturday,
with the low in the upper fifties. Sunday is supposed to bring
a high in the mid-seventies with a low in the upper fifties.
There is a 30% chance of rain Sunday evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four
great blue herons, one
osprey, several
Carolina chickadees, five
double-crested cormorants, four male and three female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 25,
2008 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
December 24,
2008
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, though the sun
is peeking through the clouds every now and then. We even have warmer
temperatures. Celebrate the season and enjoy this wonderful present
from Mother Nature!
Here is hoping that your holidays are wonderful and filled with
family, friends, laughter, peace, and joy.
A little holiday fun...
Click here to read Lowcountry versions of 'Twas the Night Before
Christmas. Did you know
that children are not the only ones anxious to see Santa? The North
American Air Defense Command tracks Santa's progress across the globe
as he delivers his toys. After a test on Thanksgiving, NORAD reports
that all systems are go for their Christmas Eve countdown! Don't
believe it? Click
here to track Santa for yourself! Be sure to click on the
video camera icons for a peek at the Santa Cam!
** Happy Hanukkah **
Happy Holidays: Hanukkah began Sunday at sundown.
If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Hooded Mergansers
These "hoodies" must be headed for happy hour at the local watering
hole...
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Santa won't be cold during his Lowcountry visit tonight! Highs in the
mid-sixties, lows in the upper
fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
great blue herons, one
osprey, more than a dozen
Carolina chickadees, three
double-crested cormorants, three male and one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 23,
2008
Kiawah is sunny again this morning, and a bit warmer
too! Hope you have finished your holiday preparations and can
get outside to play.
Astronomy 101: The Ursids meteor shower will strut it's stuff tonight. If you
head outside after dark and look to the North, you should see 15 to 25
medium speed meteors per hour all night long. Enjoy!
A little holiday fun... How do you say
Merry Christmas in…
Armenian - Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari
Danish - Glædelig Jul
Finnish - Hyvaa joulua
French - Joyeux Noel
German - Froehliche Weihnachten
Greek - Kala Christouyenna!
Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka
Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova
Click here to
see more...
** Happy Hanukkah **
Happy Holidays: Hanukkah began Sunday at sundown.
If you would like to learn more,click here.
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
That is just a tiny bit warmer than yesterday morning, and we are
thankful for that! Today's high should be in the
mid-fifties with a 20% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the upper
forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four
great blue herons, one
ruby-throated hummingbird,one
osprey, four or five
Carolina chickadees, five
double-crested cormorants, one male and two female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 22, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but our warm
weather has gone. It is bright and beautiful...but C-O-L-D! The
sun should be around for most of the day, but all Kiawah critters,
humans included, will be wearing something extra warm!
** Happy Hanukkah **
Happy Holidays: Hanukkah began Sunday at sundown.
If you would like to learn more, click here.
Weather: It is 35 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Yikes! That's cold by Kiawah standards... Highs today in the
mid-forties, lows in the upper thirties.
** PLANT WATCH ** Cover those delicate
plants tonight...
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times &
places around Kiawah during the week-end: three
great blue herons, a dozen or more
Carolina chickadees, five
double-crested cormorants, three male and four female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 19, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny and warm again this morning. It would seem that this week-end will be a very busy one, with some
folks finishing up their holiday preparations. Are you one? Or perhaps
you have finished and can now kick back and enjoy watching everyone
else scurry around?
** Happy Hanukkah **
Happy Holidays: Hanukkah begins Sunday at sundown.
Hanukkah is The Festival of Lights. It
celebrates the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the
Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that
burned for 8 days. If you would like to learn more,
click here.
Week-end Weather: It is 64 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
This week-end looks to be your last chance at warm weather for the
rest of the year. Highs Friday in the upper seventies, lows near
sixty. Upper seventies should be the order of the day on Saturday too.
Lows Saturday night in the upper fifties with a 20% chance of showers.
Sunday is supposed to bring a high in the upper sixties with a 30%
chance of rain. Lows Sunday night in the mid-thirties.
Brrrr...
** PLANT WATCH ** Cover those delicate plants Sunday evening...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
great blue herons, two
Carolina chickadees at the bird feeder, two
double-crested cormorants, three male and two female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 18, 2008
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. Once again
we welcome another beautiful day of sunshine on Kiawah! How lucky can
you get? The temperature should reach seventy again, so we have
another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors today.
Fishing anyone?
Ann Gridley named this photo "Lunch at the marsh". Can you spot
the fish?
Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Be sure to get outside and enjoy this fabulous December weather!
Today's high should be near seventy, the low in the low fifties.
KICA News:
Ballots for the referendum are due by the close of business TODAY.
Click here for information
about the upcoming member referendum. The referendum
is being held regarding
KICA's Strategic Plan.
Click here for
a Q&A about the proposed land purchase.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, three
Carolina chickadees at the bird feeder, two
double-crested cormorants, two male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 17, 2008
Kiawah is overcast and gray this morning. We have
another warm day in store though, with the temperature in the low
seventies! That's good news for all the folks who are out and about
fetching Christmas trees and finishing up their holiday shopping.
Weather: It is 62 degrees at 8:30 this morning.
Cloudy skies are the order of the day, but once again, no rain is
forecast. Highs in the low seventies, lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
great blue herons, two
Carolina chickadees, two
double-crested cormorants, one male and three female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 16, 2008
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning, but the sun
is doing its best to peek through the clouds. Today is 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 in December 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!
Did you know? Today is the
anniversary of many important (and some infamous!) events.
-
the 64th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
-
the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville in the
Civil War
-
the 235th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
-
the anniversary of Beethoven's birthday
-
the anniversary of Margaret Mead's birthday
Weather: It is 60 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Despite the clouds, there is no chance of rain listed by the Weather
Service today. Highs today near seventy, lows in the upper
fifties.
KICA News:
Ballots for the referendum are due by the clost of business on
December 18th.
Click here for information
about the upcoming member referendum. The referendum
is being held regarding
KICA's Strategic Plan.
Click here for
a Q&A about the proposed land purchase.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
yellow-bellied sapsucker,
two
great blue herons, four
Carolina chickadees, fourteen
double-crested cormorants, two male and one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 15, 2008
Kiawah is overcast but warm this morning. This
lovely warm weather looks to be sticking around for the next several
days - yippee! Warm, mostly sunny weather to finish up your
holiday preparations will be nice, don't you think?
Did you know? Charleston County residents
can go to www.ccpl.org and apply for
a library card electronically without the need to visit a nearby
branch and fill out the traditional paper application. With the
new online service, county residents submit their registration online
and are mailed a new library card. On their next visit to a library
branch or the bookmobile, they simply show the card and a photo ID to
activate the card.
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We have had a few brief sprinkles this morning, but there is only a
slight chance for the rest of the day. Highs today near seventy, lows in the upper
fifties. There is a 20% chance of rain both today and tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
two
pileated
woodpeckers, one
yellow-bellied sapsucker, one
anhinga, three
great blue herons, several
Carolina chickadees, three
double-crested cormorants, three male and five female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 12, 2008 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and breezy on Kiawah this morning.
Oh, and did we mention that it is chilly too? Last night's strong
winds ushered in nearly a 25 degree drop in temperature. Yikes!
So though it is nice & sunny, it isn't exactly toasty outside.
Which do you prefer; warm & rainy or cold & sunny?
Astronomy 101: Friday night is the
Full Cold Moon; or the Full Long Nights Moon. During December the
winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and
darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before Yule. The term
Long Night Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the midwinter
night is indeed long, and because the Moon is above the horizon for a
long time. The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the
sky because it is opposite a low Sun.
More Astronomy... The Geminids meteor
shower will be around Saturday and Sunday night. As always, the
meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours" (translate that
to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair and a really warm
blanket, look directly overhead, and start watching! You should be
able to see 50 to 100 medium speed meteors per hour. Since the
full moon is Friday night, there will be bright moonlight during the
shower, which can considerably cut into the potential number of
meteors that can be seen - it may obliterate all but the very
brightest of meteors.
White-tailed
deer This buck is a frequent visitor at Kathy's house, usually
showing up around dinnertime. Guess Kathy must be a good cook!
Week-end Weather: It is 47 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
We should see temperatures in the fifties for most of the week-end,
warming to the low sixties on Sunday. Highs Friday in the
mid-fifties, lows in the upper thirties. Saturday is supposed to have
a high in the mid-fifties and lows in the mid-forties. Sunday's
high should be in the low sixties, the low in the low fifties.
There is a 20% chance of rain for most of Sunday.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
anhinga, two
great blue herons,
three
Carolina chickadees,
two
double-crested cormorants, one male and two female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 11, 2008
Kiawah is overcast this morning, and it is currently
raining. The warm weather is sticking around - at least into this
afternoon. But the rain is too, so keep your umbrella handy!
If you are headed out, be sure to take a coat too, since the
temperatures will drop into the forties by tonight. Brrrrr...
Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
The temperature is supposed to drop this afternoon, so look for
temperatures in the sixties then. Highs in the
low seventies with a 100% chance of showers. Tonight's low
should be in the mid-forties with a 70% chance of
rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, one
American alligator,
two
double-crested cormorants, one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 10, 2008
It is cloudy on Kiawah this morning, and once again far
warmer than yesterday morning. If you step outside you will feel
spring-like temperatures! This warmth comes with a price though
- there is nearly a 100% chance of showers late today. Still,
who isn't happy with some nice warm weather this time of year?
Weather: It is 68 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Watch for thundershowers later... Today's high should be in the
low seventies with a 30% chance of rain. Lows tonight are
supposed to be in the low sixties with a 90% chance of
showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
bottle-nosed dolphins, one
great blue heron, two
American alligators,
two
double-crested cormorants, two male and one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 9, 2008
Kiawah is overcast this morning, but for some odd
reason it is quite warm outside. Could this weather be any more
bizarre? It is a full 20 degrees warmer this morning than
yesterday - now THIS is more like it!
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Showers could be on the way, but the temperature is downright balmy. Highs in the
mid-sixties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight are
supposed to be in the low sixties with a 30% chance of
rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron,
one belted kingfisher,
two
double-crested cormorants, two male and one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 8, 2008
It is sunny and a bit chilly on Kiawah this morning.
Brrrrrr! It is interesting to look outside and see what appears to be
warmth and sunshine. But when you step outside, your senses tell you a
different story!
After the thousands of runners who were here over the
week-end to do the Kiawah Marathon, things should seem very quiet this
week.
Bobcat
Bill Davis says this bobcat is on their property quite frequently.
Apparently it is used to Bill snapping photos, as it doesn't seem to
mind!
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
A nice day is on the way, but look for a slight possibility of showers
late this evening. Highs today in the
mid-fifties. The low tonight should be near fifty, with a 20% chance of
rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: three
great blue herons,
one belted kingfisher,
one
American alligator sunning on a bank, three
double-crested cormorants, four male and seven female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 5, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny this morning. Despite a slight
chance of showers today, the week-end is shaping up to be fabulous.
This is great news for the hordes of runners who will descend upon
Kiawah shortly for the running of the 31st annual Kiawah Island
Marathon. Please note that the Kiawah Island Parkway will be
closed Saturday morning for approximately 20 minutes between 7:55 and
8:15 a.m. to ensure the safety of the runners. Please be
patient, as there could be traffic delays Saturday morning. The
runners thank you!
Town News: Do you have spare canned food on hand?
How about putting it to good use? The Town of Kiawah Island is hosting
a canned food drive at Town Hall until December 21, 2008! Collections
will be accepted on behalf of Rural Mission Inc., a Johns Island
organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Sea Island
residents. If you would like to donate a canned good, just drop by 21
Beachwalker Drive between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm! Due to current
economic conditions food banks nationwide are responding to heavier
than normal demands. You can help locally! Please join us in making a
difference in the lives of local families. For more information,
please contact Cathy Wilson at 843-768-9166
Week-end Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
It is nearly balmy outside! Friday's high should be in the
mid-fifties, the low in the low forties. There is a 20% chance of
rain for most of the day. Highs Saturday are supposed to be in the
upper fifties, the lows in the low forties. Sunday should bring
a high in the upper fifties and a low in the mid-thirties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, one
anole,
one
American alligator sunning on a bank, three
double-crested cormorants, two male and three female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 4, 2008
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning.
Mother Nature is being nice today, giving us warmer temperatures to
enjoy.
Town News: Do you have spare canned food on hand?
How about putting it to good use? The Town of Kiawah Island is hosting
a canned food drive at Town Hall until December 21, 2008! Collections
will be accepted on behalf of Rural Mission Inc., a Johns Island
organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Sea Island
residents. If you would like to donate a canned good, just drop by 21
Beachwalker Drive between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm! Due to current
economic conditions food banks nationwide are responding to heavier
than normal demands. You can help locally! Please join us in making a
difference in the lives of local families. For more information,
please contact Cathy Wilson at 843-768-9166
Weather: It is 40 degrees at 8:30 this morning.
Thank goodness! It is 10 degrees warmer than yesterday morning. Highs in the
low sixties, lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, two
double-crested cormorants, two male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 3, 2008
Kiawah is dipped in sunshine this morning, but that's
not the only thing. If we had received any rain last night we
would also be covered in ice. YIKES! It is quite chilly
outside this morning, complete with a wee bit of frost. Guess
December has well and truly arrived!
Town News: Thanks to everyone who made it to the
polls yesterday. The results are:
Mayor: Bill Wert
Council: Al Burnaford, Steve Orban, Charlie
Lipuma, & Harry McHugh
Weather: It is 30 degrees at 8:30 this morning.
Despite the chilly start this morning, it will warm up later and reach
slightly higher temperatures than yesterday. Highs today in the
upper fifties, lows tonight in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, three
double-crested cormorants, two male and one female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 2, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. The weather
is cooperating nicely for this election day! Yep, once again we
head to the polls to exercise our citizen duties. Today we
wander over to the fire station on Sora Rail to vote for the mayor of
Kiawah Island and the Town Council. See you at the polls!
White-throated Sparrow Kathy
Heikes captured this white-throated sparrow a few weeks back.
Weather: It is 43 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
The winds have died down, leaving cooler conditions in their wake.
Today's high should be in the mid-fifties, the low tonight in the low thirties. **Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate
plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One chilly
Belted Kingfisher, one
great blue heron, two
double-crested cormorants, one male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
December 1, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and cool this morning. It is
really windy outside, so a jacket is certainly in order for your
travels today. Here's hoping everyone has recovered from their
"turkey coma" and didn't gain weight over the long holiday week-end.
Weather: It is 47 degrees at 8:30 this morning.
We should be on the receiving end of some serious wind gusts today -
up to 40 mph! Highs today in the upper fifties, lows tonight
upper thirties. **Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate
plants...
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: one
Belted Kingfisher, five
brown pelicans,
three great blue
herons, three
double-crested cormorants, four male and three female
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive |
