Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning - at last! We have nearly reached the end of February, so be on the lookout for March's "lion".  

Allergies? Friday's allergy level is 9.1/High-Medium, with these predominant pollens: Cedar/Juniper and Elm.  Break out the hankies...

Bluebirds: Bluebird boxes can bring enjoyment to bird lovers. Nesting activities begin early for bluebirds! They are voracious insect eaters who can bring a splash of color and a lyrical song to many homesteads. If you haven't done it already, now is the time to clean, repair or put up new homes for bluebirds. Bluebirds cannot construct their own nesting cavities.  Each pair of bluebirds can produce up to two or three broods per year. Adults start looking for a nesting cavity in February or early March, so there's no time to waste in getting nest boxes built and in place, or in cleaning out existing boxes. For more information on bluebirds or for nest box plans, write Bluebirds, DNR Wildlife Section, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia.  

February Sunrise A beautiful February sun rise stroll, but no name to go with it.  If this is your photo, please let us know who you are!

Week-end Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning. Warm temperatures should be with us Friday and Saturday, with cooler temperatures returning late Sunday. Highs Friday in the mid-sixties, lows in the mid-fifties with a 50% chance of rain. It should be in the mid-sixties again on Saturday, with the chance of showers increasing to 70%.  Lows in the low fifties with an 80% chance Saturday night.  All the shower activity is supposed to drop our temperature for Sunday, with highs in the low fifties.  Look for the temperature to drop to the upper forties by afternoon, and a 70% chance of rain.  Lows in the upper thirties with a 50% chance of PRECIPITATION Sunday night.  Dare we say it?  A possibility of S-N-O-W...

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, with dark clouds on the horizon. It is warm though! Only brief showers are anticipated this morning, with only trace amounts of rain.

Island News: If you own or operate a business on Kiawah, your business license is due no later than tomorrow.  If you have not already paid it, you can stop into Town Hall to do so.   

Kiawah is partly cloudy this morning, though no rain is predicted. We should have a fairly warm day today - thank goodness!  Everyone is quite tired of winter and wishing for spring.  

Weather: It is 45 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The warmer temperatures predicted for tomorrow could actually arrive later today!  Highs near sixty, lows in the mid-forties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two ruby-throated hummingbirds, one great blue heron, one raccoon, three white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 24, 2009

Once again it is sunny on Kiawah and once again it is cold outside. Not all is gloom and doom however - if you can hold out until Thursday you will see temperatures in the low sixties!  Must...hold...on!  

Island News: AT&T e-mail services were down Monday for much of the day, and their internet service was as well.  E-mail is back up and running, but their internet server is still down.  AT&T reports that "it should  be fixed by 5:00 p.m." today. 

Weather: It is 37 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Looks like we are stuck with these temperatures until the end of the week too. Highs today near fifty, lows in the upper thirties.

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  

One bald eagle, two ruby-throated hummingbirds, one great blue heron, one raccoon, five white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive

February 23, 2009

Kiawah is seeing sunshine this morning, but looks are deceiving.  It is quite chilly outside just now, and it is not going to warm up very much today. Still, isn't it funny how a bit of sunshine can chase the winter blues away?     

Weather: It is 39 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Looks like we are stuck with these temperatures until the end of the week too. Highs today near fifty, lows in the low thirties.

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Two ruby-throated hummingbirds, three great blue herons, one raccoon, roughly a dozen white-tailed deer, four double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 20, 2009 Week-end Edition

It is sunny again on Kiawah this morning, but the warm temperatures have disappeared. It sure seems that Mother Nature is having a joke on us - cold, then warm, then cold again.  Who among us is ready for spring?

Sunset at the boat dock Linda Sample shares this wonderful photo of a Kiawah sunset.

Week-end Weather: It is 40 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning. What? A 20 degree drop in morning temperature since yesterday?   Highs Friday near fifty, lows in the low thirties. Saturday should bring highs in the mid-fifties and lows in the mid-forties.  Last but not least, Sunday's high is supposed to be in the mid-fifties again, with a low near thirty.

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two ruby-throated hummingbirds, one great blue heron, one raccoon, four white-tailed deer, two double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 19, 2009

Kiawah is sunny this morning, and fairly warm.  After the fierce thunderstorms last night, waking up to sunshine is quite welcome.  The high winds have strewn branches and leaves everywhere, no doubt making today's chore... lawn cleanup!  

Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:05 this morning. No rain and warm? Now THAT is a forecast! Highs today in the upper sixties. Tonight's low should be in the low thirties.

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One great blue heron, one raccoon, two male white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 18, 2009

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, and fairly warm. Be on the lookout for possible thunderstorms this afternoon...     

Weather: It is 57 degrees at 8:45 this morning. That is nearly a 20 degree increase from yesterday morning.  This weather is just downright odd...  Today's high should be in the low sixties with a 70% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the upper fifties with a 90% chance of rain.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One great blue heron, four white-tailed deer including a doe and her fawn, two double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 17, 2009

Kiawah is sunny this morning, but not terribly warm. Rain is definitely headed our way, arriving this evening or sometime tomorrow.  Better get your outside fix today!       

Weather: It is 39 degrees at 9:05 this morning. After a cloudy week-end, a bit of sunshine is most welcome!   Highs in the mid-fifties again today. Lows in the mid-forties with a 40% chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One American alligator, one great blue heron, three white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 16, 2009

It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning.  After a dreary drizzly week-end, the sun is a welcome visitor to our island.  It won't exactly be warm outside, but the sunshine certainly makes the cooler temperatures more bearable, don't you think?    

KICA News: Beginning today KICA will be supervising pruning of the trees along the Kiawah Island Parkway and Governor's Drive, as well as several of the surrounding streets and cul de sacs. Pruning should take approximately two weeks, and will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. During that time, there will be flag crews stopping and/or diverting traffic where needed. More information on the pruning will be posted to the KICA Web site as it becomes available. If you have questions or comments, please contact Randolph Wadsworth by phone at 768-2315 or at randolph.wadsworth@kica.us.

Week-end Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:10 this morning. After a cloudy week-end, a bit of sunshine is most welcome!   Highs today in the mid-fifties. Lows tonight near fifty in the low thirties.

**Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants tonight...

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One American alligator, three great blue herons, roughly a dozen white-tailed deer, three double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 13, 2009 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is basking in sunshine this morning. It is a little cooler than recent mornings, but should warm up by this afternoon.    

KICA News: Beginning Monday, February 16, the land management department will be supervising pruning of the palm trees along the Kiawah Island Parkway and Governor's Drive, including several of the surrounding streets and cul de sacs. This pruning is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, and will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. During that time, there will be flag crews stopping and/or diverting traffic where needed. More information on the pruning will be posted to the KICA Web site as it becomes available. If you have questions or comments, please contact Randolph Wadsworth by phone at 768-2315 or at randolph.wadsworth@kica.us.

Week-end Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. We may have some showers rolling in on Saturday, but otherwise the week-end should be terrific.  Friday's high should be in the mid-sixties. Lows Friday night near fifty with a 50% chance of rain.  Low sixties are supposed to be the order of the day Saturday, coupled with an 80% chance of showers.  That chance drops to 20% during the evening, with a low near fifty.  Sunday should bring a high in the low sixties again, with a 30% chance of rain.  Lows Sunday night in the mid-forties, also with a 30% chance.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One great blue heron, two Carolina chickadees, one common buckeye butterfly, three white-tailed deer, two double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 12, 2009

It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. It is difficult to believe that we are going to have such a warm Valentine's Day this week-end.  Are you ready?    

KICA News: Beginning Monday, February 16, the land management department will be supervising pruning of the palm trees along the Kiawah Island Parkway and Governor's Drive, including several of the surrounding streets and cul de sacs. This pruning is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, and will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. During that time, there will be flag crews stopping and/or diverting traffic where needed. More information on the pruning will be posted to the KICA Web site as it becomes available. If you have questions or comments, please contact Randolph Wadsworth by phone at 843-768-2315 or by e-mail at randolph.wadsworth@kica.us.

Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Let's hear it for a perfect spring day in the middle of winter! Highs today near seventy, lows tonight in the mid-forties. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One belted kingfisher, one great blue heron, two male and one female white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 11, 2009

Kiawah is back to its normal sunny self this morning. It should be a marvelous day to be outside!  Whether your passion is tennis or golf, running or walking, biking or simply strolling the beach, Kiawah is the place to be today!  

Weather: It is 58 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It is going to be another glorious day on Kiawah! Highs near seventy, lows in the mid-fifties with a 40% chance of showers. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One belted kingfisher, one great blue heron, one male white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 10, 2009

It is cloudy on Kiawah this morning, but still warm.   

Did you know? Tonight at 9:00 p.m., the Golf Channel show, "Top 10", will count down the top 10 ocean courses around the world, including Kiawah Island, Pebble Beach and St. Andrews.  Check out Kiawah's 15 minutes of fame!

American Alligator Bonnie took this photo of a "snackin' gator" on the 6th hole of the River Course.

Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Despite the clouds, the weather service is not predicting any chance of rain. Highs today near seventy, lows tonight in the mid-fifties. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One raccoon, one belted kingfisher, one great blue heron, three white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 9, 2009

Kiawah is sunny this morning, and fairly warm too.  We should see lovely weather all week. How do temperatures in the sixties sound to you?  Pretty nice for February, right?   

Weather: It is 49 degrees at 9:00 this morning. After a nice week-end, we still have warm temperatures!  Yea! Highs in the mid-sixties, lows in the upper forties.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: five raccoons, one belted kingfisher, one yellow-bellied sapsucker, three great blue herons, roughly a dozen white-tailed deer, three double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 6, 2009 Week-end Edition

Once again we have a sunny but cool morning on Kiawah this morning. 

You can find loads of things to do this week-end on the Something Fun To Do Today link below or the Things to do Off Island link at right.

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Week-end Weather: It is 30 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. It looks like the week-end is going to be fabulous! Highs Friday in the mid-fifties, lows in the mid-thirties.  Saturday should bring a high in the low sixties and lows in the low forties.  Last but not least, Sunday's high is supposed to be in the upper sixties, the low in the low forties. 

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants Friday evening...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two raccoons, two great blue herons, one male and two female white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 5, 2009

Kiawah is sunny and COLD this morning.

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Weather: It is 27 degrees at 9:10 this morning. We have a bit of cold weather left before moving on to slightly warmer temperatures.  Highs near forty today, lows in the mid-twenties. 

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...

Today's Kiawah Critter Count One raccoon, one great blue heron, two male white-tailed deer, two double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

February 4, 2009

It is sunny and windy on Kiawah this morning. If you venture out, be sure to take your winter coat.  Mother Nature has blasted us with high winds and cold temperatures, so be prepared!

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Bobcat Mickey Ball says this was her very first bobcat sighting!

Weather: It is 27 degrees at 8:50 this morning. It will be cold tonight, and not just by Kiawah standards! Highs today near forty. Lows tonight in the low twenties with a wind chill in the teens.  YIKES!

** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...