Kiawah is sunny and just a wee bit cooler this morning. More thunderstorms late yesterday afternoon, but thankfully nothing like Saturday evening. Kiawah should be well within its "quota" for rain this month! This morning dawned bright and beautiful, with sunshine all around. The folks who checked in Saturday afternoon must be relieved - who wants to spend a vacation at the beach in the rain?

It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning. Our week-end was quite nice, despite the thunderstorm that dared arrive right smack in the middle of the Beach Music event at the Sandcastle Saturday evening.  The nerve!

KICA News: Today at 2 p.m. the Sandcastle hosts the first "Kiawah Reads" event of the summer.  The featured book is "Swallow Savannah" by Ken Burger.  Click here for additional information.  

Kiawah is warm and covered in sunshine this morning. We had brief showers earlier this morning, but they seemed to have passed us by now.

Lots of folks are out fishing these days - and admittedly this webmaster is not a fish expert. So what is it that everyone is after for their dinner table? Click here and tell us what you have caught recently! We will post replies next week.

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 70 nests on our beach!  This webmaster was on nesting patrol this morning, and the SIX nests we found are the cause of the tardiness in getting the site updated this morning.  Thank you for sticking with us!

Rise and Shine! Linda Sample sent in this lovely photo on a Kiawah sunrise.

It is warm and sunny on Kiawah this morning. We should have another spectacular day for being outdoors today!

Lots of folks are out fishing these days - and admittedly this webmaster is not a fish expert. So what is it that everyone is after for their dinner table? Click here and tell us what you have caught recently! We will post replies next week.

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 64 nests on our beach!

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It seems we have a non-rainy, warm but not hot day on the way! Highs in the upper eighties, lows tonight in the mid-seventies.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One male painted bunting, one bottle-nosed dolphin, dozens of brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, one raccoon, one red-winged blackbird, two female and one male white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 24, 2009

Kiawah is warm and quite humid this morning. Today looks to be a good day to head for the beach - lots of humidity and sunshine.  Just be sure to bring along the sunscreen!

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 61 nests on our beach!

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We have another coastal flood watch until this evening. Highs today in the upper eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows in the low seventies. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three bottle-nosed dolphins, dozens and dozens of brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, one raccoon, one red-winged blackbird, three female and four male  white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 23, 2009

It is sunny, warm, and humid on Kiawah this morning. Last night the tide was quite high, which caused flooding in low lying areas.  Many backyards near the marsh were inundated, at least around the edges. Did you see any deer swimming around?<

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that we now have 60 nests on our beach!

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. There is a flood watch along the coast this evening. Highs today in the upper eighties, lows tonight in the mid-seventies. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Four playful bottle-nosed dolphins, dozens and dozens of brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, two American alligators, two raccoons, one red-winged blackbird, one female and one male  white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 22, 2009

Kiawah is sunny and quite warm this morning. There are butterflies galore on the island now - it seems every time you turn a corner you see one of Kiawah's "jewels of the sky" fluttering through the air. With their vast array of colors they are a beautiful addition to our island world.

Hope all you fathers out there had a wonderful Father's Day!

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Thankfully the heat advisories of this past week-end are no where in evidence for today! Highs in the low nineties, lows in the mid-seventies. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Six bottle-nosed dolphins, dozens of brown pelicans, one five-lined skink, five American alligators, one raccoon, three red-winged blackbirds, four female and three male white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 19, 2009 Week-end Edition

It is sunny and already warm on Kiawah this morning.  The good news is that there is no chance of rain forecast for this week-end.  The bad news is that it is going to be a scorcher!  Watch out for the heat advisories, and be sure to keep yourself hydrated.  And it isn't even the dog days of summer yet!

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Kiawah is in the midst of nesting season for loggerheads, with hatching season not far away.  The first nest on our beach could hatch as early as Fourth of July week-end.

Week-end Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. There are heat advisories all week-end long.  Highs Friday in the low nineties, lows in the upper seventies.  Watch out for a heat advisory Friday at 105. Saturday's high should be in the upper nineties, the lows in the upper seventies, and a heat advisory at 112.  Last but not least, Sunday brings us a high in the upper nineties, lows in the mid-seventies and a heat advisory of 106.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Seven brown pelicans, one raccoon, one red-winged blackbird, two female and one male white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 18, 2009

Our daily, summer, late afternoon shower was late arriving yesterday, not showing up until early this morning. So Kiawah is overcast and soggy this morning. The storm turned up complete with thunder and lightning too.  We can expect a fairly humid and drizzly day today.

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The showers should move out of our area later this morning or early afternoon.  Highs today in the mid-eighties with a 70% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two bobcats, roughly two dozen brown pelicans, one raccoon, three red-winged blackbirds, three female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 17, 2009

Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, and just slightly cooler than recent mornings. Once again we were on the receiving end of some pretty serious thunderstorms last night.  Just look at the debris on the bike paths and roadways...

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of yesterday we have 48 nests on our beach.  All these thunderstorms do not seem to be deterring the mama loggerheads!

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's weather is supposed to be a repeat of yesterday's.  Highs in the upper eighties, lows in the low seventies, and a 40% chance of showers for both.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  A few dozen brown pelicans, two raccoons, two red-winged blackbirds, one female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

June 16, 2009

Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, but quite damp. We were pelted with thunderstorms for most of the night, complete with lightning and booming thunder.  At least Mother Nature didn't allow any rain during the day though!

Island News: Kiawah's new Recycling Centers have been up and running for several weeks now and the amounts of recycling materials being collected are very impressive. Just a quick reminder that the front section is for co-mingled products; aluminum, plastic and glass, the rear section is for paper products. The free standing container is for cardboard only. PLEASE break down cardboard boxes before placing them in the container. Remember every piece of material you recycled is one that doesn't end up in our county landfill!

**UPDATE** Lost Dog: The little lost dog (pictured when you click here) has been returned to his owner. Thanks to everyone who helped out!

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 this morning. More rain is probably on the way.  Today's high should be in the upper eighties, the low in the low seventies.  There is a 40% chance of rain for both.

Hurricane season officially began June 1st.  Click here for a list of items that you might want to keep on hand, just in case!  The Town of Kiawah Island has a Code Red emergency phone list. This list is used to notify you in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Click here to add yourself to the list.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Four brown pelicans, one great blue heron, one raccoon, one red-winged blackbird, three female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 15, 2009

It is sunny and a bit humid on Kiawah this morning. We are all appreciative of the lack of showers, especially since every single evening this past week-end Kiawah was on the receiving end of some thunderstorms. Luckily they didn't last long...

**UPDATE** Lost Dog: The little lost dog (pictured when you click here) has been returned to his owner. Thanks to everyone who helped out!

Lost Dog: Please take a moment to look at the dog pictured when you click here.  If you know this dog, its owner or where it lives, please contact KICA Security at 843-768-5566 (Main Security Gate).

Island News: The fishing dock located at Surfsong Rd south of Glen Abbey will be closed for approximately 1 month beginning June 12th due to work on the drainage pipes. There will occasionally be closures of one traffic lane while equipment is unloaded and positioned. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Norm Shea at Norm.Shea@kica.us.

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We still have a chance of rain later today.  Boo hiss! Highs in the upper eighties, lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 40% chance of showers.

Hurricane season officially began June 1st.  Click here for a list of items that you might want to keep on hand, just in case! The Town of Kiawah Island has a Code Red emergency phone list. This list is used to notify you in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Click here to add yourself to the list.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Four pods of bottle-nosed dolphins, dozens of brown pelicans,  two great blue herons, two male and one female cardinal, two black vultures, two raccoons, two red-winged blackbirds,  two female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 12, 2009 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is mostly sunny and quite warm this morning. It is another beautiful, "sun-shiny" day! The humidity is hanging in the air this morning, making it much muggier than normal for this time of year. Still, it should be a nice day to "go outside and play"! So drag out your walking shoes, bike, or whatever, and have some fun!

Lost Dog: Please take a moment to look at the dog pictured when you click here.  If you know this dog, its owner or where it lives, please contact KICA Security at 843-768-5566 (Main Security Gate).

Island News: The fishing dock located at Surfsong Rd south of Glen Abbey will be closed for approximately 1 month beginning June 12th due to work on the drainage pipes. The fishing dock located at Surfsong Rd south of Glen Abbey will be closed for approximately 1 month beginning June 12th due to work on the drainage pipes. There will occasionally be closures of one traffic lane while equipment is unloaded and positioned. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Norm Shea at Norm.Shea@kica.us.

Standing Tall Bob Struble shares this photo of a majestic feathered friend.

Week-end Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Hot and humid will rule the days all week-end long.  Highs Friday in the upper eighties with a 20% chance of showers.  Lows in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance.  Temperatures in the upper eighties and mid-seventies will return on Saturday, with the chance of rain at 30%.  Sunday is supposed to be more of the same, with the same chance of showers.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Dozens of brown pelicans, one male cardinal, one broad-headed skink, one raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds,  two female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 11, 2009

It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. It looks like we will be receiving a repeat of yesterday's weather! Since Mother Nature is cooperating, why not visit somewhere on Kiawah that you may not have been to before?

The Marsh View Tower is often overlooked, but is a great place to catch a view of the Kiawah River. It offers incredible views of the river, its mud flats, and the marsh. It is located off Marsh Hawk Lane. Why not go for a visit? Be sure to take your camera! 

Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Here it is, the second week of June, and we are already getting heat advisories!  Today's high should be near ninety, the low in the mid-seventies, and there is a 20% chance of showers for both. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One bluebird, dozens of brown pelicans, one raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds, one female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 10, 2009

Kiawah is sunny, warm, and humid this morning. It is another lovely day in paradise! It will be quite warm today, with lots of humidity to go around. Still, not too bad for June in South Carolina!  

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Here it is, the second week of June, and we are already getting heat advisories!  The high should be near ninety today, with a heat index of 102.  YIKES! Lows tonight are supposed to be in the mid-seventies.  There is a a 20% chance of rain all day today. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One anole, dozens of brown pelicans, one raccoon, three red-winged blackbirds, one female white-tailed deer, one black vulture, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 9, 2009

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. We received some serious rumbles of thunder late yesterday, but no rain materialized.  Now summertime brings us the ever present slight chance of showers.  But that doesn't stop ANY of us from heading outdoors to enjoy Kiawah!  

Weather: It is 78 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It seems the rain may finally have stopped! Highs today in the mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies, and both have a 20% chance of showers. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One pileated woodpecker, one red-tailed hawk, one five-lined skink, dozens of brown pelicans, one raccoon, one red-winged blackbird, one male  white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 8, 2009

Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning. We all hope that after the rains this week-end, today is the final day of potential rain - for this week at any rate!  Are you soggy yet?  

Did you know? The United Nations has officially declared June 8th as World Oceans Day, a day to celebrate the bounty and beauty of our seas. The UN designated June 8 as World Oceans Day in 1992, but every year since then organizations, schools, aquariums and ocean advocates have unofficially celebrated that day. Now, thanks to a new resolution, the designation is official as of this year.   

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high today should be in the mid-eighties, the low in the low seventies, and both have a 40% chance of rain. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One black vulture, one Black Racer snake, one red-tailed hawk, two five-lined skinks, dozens of brown pelicans, one adult and one baby raccoon, five red-winged blackbirds, three male and three female white-tailed deer, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 5, 2009 Week-end Edition

It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. After today our chance of showers drops dramatically, and we are all hoping for a fabulous week-end!   

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 28 nests on our beach.  We have roughly 5 to 6 weeks before the hatchlings start scurrying to the ocean, so for now, let's hope the mama turtles keep it up!

Did you know? June 6th & 7th are Free Fishing Days!  Free fishing days allow people who would like to try the sport of fishing to go without having to purchase a license. Fishing equipment and tackle can also be borrowed for the free fishing days at a nearby tackle loaner site, housed in state and county parks all over South Carolina. Call ahead to the tackle loaner site of your choice to find out more information about the site you'll be visiting, the type of bait you'll need to bring and to make sure equipment will be available. Renting equipment is free! For a full list of tackle loaner sites and their locations visit www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed for more information.

Great Blue Heron Ken Ball and his wife Mickey were taking photos of alligators when he happened upon this gorgeous great blue heron. Suggested caption? "I'm beautiful - take my picture!"

Week-end Weather: It is 80 degrees at 10:00 Friday morning. Friday's high should be in the low eighties, lows near seventy, both with a 70% chance of showers.  More of the same temperatures for both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the low eighties, lows near seventy, and a 30% chance of rain throughout the week-end.

Hurricane season officially began June 1st.  Click here for a list of items that you might want to keep on hand, just in case!

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One Black Racer snake, one red-tailed hawk, roughly three dozen brown pelicans, one adult and one baby raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds, one male and one female white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 4, 2009

Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, but we have already had a few light sprinkles of rain.    

Don't Forget! Disaster Awareness Day is being held today from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sandcastle.  There will be loads of helpful information, speakers,  and even a buffet lunch!  So head on over to the Sandcastle and get prepared!

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 25 nests on our beach.  We have roughly 5 to 6 weeks before the hatchlings start scurrying to the ocean, so for now, let's hope the mama turtles keep it up!

Weather: It is 82 degrees at 10:00 this morning. Outdoor activities should take place this morning, as showers are supposedly headed our way. The high should be near eighty with an 80% chance of rain. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the low seventies with a 70% chance of showers.

Hurricane season officially began June 1st.  Click here for a list of items that you might want to keep on hand, just in case!

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One chuck wills widow, one red-tailed hawk, two American alligators, three or four dozen brown pelicans, one adult and one baby raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds, and two male white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 3, 2009

It is sunny and already very warm on Kiawah this morning.  Today should be a glorious day to head for the beach, or the golf course, or the tennis courts, or... whatever outside activity you like best!  

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that as of this morning we have 23 nests on our beach.  We have roughly 5 to 6 weeks before the hatchlings start scurrying to the ocean, so for now, let's hope the mama turtles keep it up!

Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:20 this morning. It looks like today might be the last non-rainy day for a couple of days, so better get outside & enjoy the sunshine!  Highs in the low eighties today, lows tonight near seventy.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One male painted bunting, one chuck wills widow, one red-tailed hawk, two American alligators,  one raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds, three male and two female white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 2, 2009

Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. What a wonderful beginning we have for the month of June! This morning is another beautiful sunny day with lovely morning temperatures and cool breezes. 

June is already bringing us many new flowers - the lantana and coral beans are blooming. Folks with vegetable gardens are seeing the beginnings of the fruit of their labors. Have you seen any blossoms today?

Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Summer's heat wave is starting to warm up!  Highs today near ninety, lows tonight near seventy. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One male painted bunting, three American alligators,  one bluebird, one raccoon, two red-winged blackbirds, three male white-tailed deer, one broad-headed skink, one double-crested cormorant, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

June 1, 2009

It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning. It is a gorgeous beginning for  June. Hopefully this bodes well for the remainder of the month as well. It is fairly cool this morning - it feels terrific! What does June have in store for you?

In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. 

- Aldo Leopold

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 8:30 this morning. Despite it being June 1st, it seems that summer has arrived!  Highs today near ninety, lows tonight in the upper sixties. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: One male painted bunting, seven American alligators, one five-lined skink, two bluebirds, two black vultures, one raccoon, four red-winged blackbirds, three male and four female white-tailed deer, one broad-headed skink, three double-crested cormorants, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.