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March 31, 2009
Kiawah is overcast this morning, with just the
occasional glimpse of the sun.
March arrived like the proverbial lion, but will it go
out like a lamb? The weather service is predicting
thundershowers tonight, so perhaps not!
Weather: It is 54 degrees at
9:10 this morning. We have a high chance of rain later today. Highs
today in the low seventies.
Lows in the low sixties with a 70% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and
one baby
great horned owl, one
osprey, two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 30, 2009
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. The
island is looking lovely this morning, despite being covered in
yellow! Oh yes, another sign that spring has arrived - the pollen is
ubiquitous. Anything outside is immediately covered with the stuff,
and if you leave your windows open to enjoy the weather...look out!
Your furniture will be covered with it too!
Weather: It is 52 degrees at
9:05 this morning. Looks like the rain from the week-end is gone, at
least for a while. Today's high should be in the mid-sixties.
Lows tonight near fifty.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted
at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: two adult and TWO baby
great horned owls, two
osprey, four
great blue herons, seven
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 27, 2009 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly overcast this morning, but the sun
manages to peer through every now and then.
Kiawah Sunset Bonnie Rolls-Larson took this colorful sunset
photo on the beach a few months back.
Week-end Weather: It is 64 degrees at
9:10 Friday morning. There is a slight chance of showers every day
this week-end. Boo! Highs
Friday near seventy, lows in the low sixties, both with a 70% chance
of rain. Saturday's high should be in the low seventies with a
40% chance of showers. Lows in the low sixties with a 70%
chance. Sunday is supposed to bring a high in the upper
sixties with a 40% chance of showers. Lows Sunday evening in
the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and TWO baby
great horned owls, one
osprey, two
great blue herons, two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 26, 2009
It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning, and quite warm.
KICA News: The 640 folks who attended
"Celebrate Kiawah" at the Sandcastle this past Saturday made the
event a wonderful success. Over $950 in cash donations from members,
and 721 lbs of food donations (enough for 563 meals) was collected
for the Lowcountry Food Bank.
Please click here to
view photos.
Weather: It is 67 degrees at
9:15 this morning. We have a chance of showers again today - sigh. Highs
near seventy with a 40% chance of rain. Lows near sixty with a
50% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two adult and
TWO baby
great horned owls, one
osprey, two
great blue herons, two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 25, 2009
Kiawah is overcast this morning, but warm. We may have
a respite from the pollen dusting soon, as rain is expected later
today.
KICA News: The 640 folks who attended
"Celebrate Kiawah" at the Sandcastle this past Saturday made the
event a wonderful success. Over $950 in cash donations from members,
and 721 lbs of food donations (enough for 563 meals) was collected
for the Lowcountry Food Bank.
Please click here to
view photos.
Weather: It is 58 degrees at
9:05 this morning.
The chance of showers is much higher today - drats! Highs in
the mid-sixties today, with a 40% chance of rain. Lows tonight
near sixty with a 50% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two adult and one baby
great horned owl, one
osprey, two
great blue herons, five
American alligators,
three double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 24, 2009
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. Doesn't this look
like a good day to be outside in search of spring?
A Recipe for Spring
Take half a dozen robins, some bluebirds, at least one
gallant mockingbird to sing outside your door; a carpet of green
velvet, with patterned flowers gay; the graceful fronds of willows
that swing and dip and sway; some glowing green of maples, a bit of
dogwood’s white, the purple-pink of redbud from dawn-time’s glowing
light; the rippling of a brooklet, the splendor of the sky, the
haunting scent of lilac, some fleecy clouds on high; a breeze to
whisper softly in your ear, things that only you can hear.
And if you’ll stir them gently, and mold them in your
heart, until the sight and sound of them is of yourself a part,
you’ll have the sweetest springtime that ever you have known; though
everyone may share it, it still will be your own.
- From Farmers’ Almanac, Vol. 157 (1974)
Weather: It is 53 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
We have a slight chance of showers late this evening. Today's
high should be near seventy. The low tonight is supposed to be in the low fifties
with a 20% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and one baby
great horned owl, one
osprey, one
great blue heron, one
anole, three
American alligators,
one double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 23, 2009
Kiawah is covered in sunshine this morning. It looks
like we will have a fine spring day! Warm with bright sunny skies
and wispy clouds floating lazily overhead.
One sign of spring that is certainly not lacking on
Kiawah these days is... pollen! Anything that sits outside for
longer than an hour is covered by a fine mist of yellow dust. Cars,
leaves, potted plants - nothing is exempt!
Weather: It is 48 degrees at
9:10 this morning.
Thankfully the temperature is headed in the right direction though,
so we should see warm temperatures later today. Highs in the mid-sixties, lows in the low fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One adult and one baby
great horned owl, one
bald eagle,a flock of adult and juvenile
white
ibis, two
osprey,
two
great blue herons,
several
American alligators,
five double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 20, 2009 Week-end Edition
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and fairly warm.
We were on the receiving end of some winds last night, but no rain
ever appeared.
Spring officially begins today!
Sea Urchin Marci Kenney, a member of the Kiawah Island
Photography Club, shares this photo of a sea urchin. These
shells are sometimes referred to as King's Crowns.
Week-end Weather: It is 55 degrees at
9:00 Friday morning.
Our week-end should be rain-free and clear, with lots of sunshine. Highs
Friday in the mid-sixties, lows in the mid-forties. Saturday should
bring highs in the low sixties and lows near forty. Expect more of
the same on Sunday, with a high in the mid-sixties and lows in the
low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and one baby
great horned owl, three
white
ibis,
one
osprey two
great blue herons, several
American alligators,
three double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 19, 2009
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning, but at least
it's warm! This is the time of year when our lovely live oaks become
the scourge of gardens - and gardeners! March's "lion" winds have
scattered the dead leaves everywhere. And except for an hour or two
when the yard looks nice, raking does not do much good! The leaves
just seem to keep coming down. On the other hand, the Bradford pear
trees certainly look beautiful with their white blossoms bursting
out all over.
Weather: It is 55 degrees at
9:10 this morning.
Expect clouds and a slight chance of showers later tonight. Highs
near seventy today. Lows
tonight in the low fifties with a 20% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and one baby
great horned owl, several
white
ibis,
two
osprey, one
great blue heron, ten
American alligators,
four double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive
March 18, 2009
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, with a chill in the
air. Despite the chill, spring cannot be far away, can it?
Spring plants are beginning to "strut their stuff", with daffodils
popping up everywhere. The sweet grass is starting to show signs of
growing longer as well. Soon Kiawah will be covered with signs of
spring. What newly sprouted greenery have you spotted lately?
Weather: It is 48 degrees at
8:40 this morning.
Today is supposed to be a near perfect replica of yesterday.
Highs today in the mid-sixties, lows tonight in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and one baby
great horned owl, two
osprey, one
great blue heron, one
American alligator,
four double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Kiawah is overcast this morning, but there is no rain
at present. Despite the lack of showers in the forecast, you just
might want to have that umbrella, just in case!
Weather: It is 55 degrees at
9:05 this morning.
Interestingly, though there are lots of clouds in the forecast, no
rain is predicted. Highs today in the mid-sixties, lows
tonight in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One adult and one baby
great horned owl, two
osprey one
great blue heron, one
American alligator,
one
raccoon,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 16, 2009
It is cloudy and warm on Kiawah this morning. Be
sure to take your umbrella with you today. A 90% chance of
showers seems to indicate we should be prepared!
Island News: More than 600 people
attended the Celebrate Kiawah party at the Sandcastle Saturday. The
food was terrific, the music fun, and a good time was had by all!
Weather: It is 63 degrees at
9:10 this morning.
We did not receive much rain this past week-end, despite the
predictions. Today's high should be near seventy, the low in
the low fifties. There is a 90% chance of rain for both.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: More than 600 happy Kiawahians,
one
bald eagle, one
great horned owl, one
osprey, two
moorhens, four
great blue herons,
two American alligators,
one
raccoon,
three double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 13, 2009 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast this morning, and a bit cooler than
the past few days. If you have plans outdoors, it might be a
good idea to get them done today, as the week-end may be a bit
soggy!
Island News: Saturday is
the annual "Celebrate
Kiawah" party at the Sandcastle. Sunday is the KICA
Annual meeting, 2:00 p.m. at the east Beach Conference Center.
See you there!
Two gators Mickey Ball says, "I do believe he had his
tail where it didn't belong. Maybe in front of another
Gator.....Poor little alligator!"
Week-end Weather: It is 53 degrees at
9:10 Friday morning.
Our week-end looks a bit cloudy and rainy. Highs Friday in the mid-fifties
with a 20% chance of showers. Lows in the upper
forties with a 30% chance. Saturday's high should be in the
upper fifties, with lows in the low fifties. There is a 50%
chance of rain all day & evening. It should warm up just a bit
Sunday, with a high in the low sixties. Lows Sunday night in
the low fifties, and once again there is a 50% chance of showers
during the day & evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
bald eagle, one
great horned owl, one
osprey, one
moorhen, two
great blue herons,
two
American alligators,
two yellow-bellied slider
turtles, one
raccoon,
five double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 12, 2009
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning. After several days
of warm sunny weather, we may be on the receiving end of some
showers over the week-end. We hope not though, as Saturday is
the annual "Celebrate
Kiawah" party at the Sandcastle. Keep your fingers crossed
that the rain stays away for that at least!
Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
It should be nice for much of the day, but be on the lookout for a
chance of showers by this evening. Highs today in the mid-sixties, lows in the upper
forties. There is a 20% chance of rain this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
great blue herons, three
cedar
waxwings,
two
American alligators,
one yellow-bellied slider
turtle, one
raccoon,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 11, 2009
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning, though fog is
hanging about in the lower places.
Weather: It is 58 degrees at
9:10 this morning.
There was/is a lot of fog around the island this morning, so be
careful out there! Highs should be in the mid-seventies, low tonight in the
mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, two
ruby-throated hummingbirds, one
raccoon,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive
March 10, 2009
It is sunny on Kiawah again this morning. We have another splendid
day on the way, with warm temperatures and lots of sunshine.
Will you be outside to play today?
Astronomy 101: As the temperature begins
to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear,
heralding the return of the robins. Hence the name, Full Worm Moon.
The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when
the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the Full Crust
Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and
freezing at night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping
maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it was also
known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full
Moon of winter.
Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
Highs in the seventies the next couple of days, before dropping back
to the sixties. Look for a high near seventy today, with a low in the upper fifties
tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
osprey, one
white
ibis, one
great blue heron, two
ruby-throated hummingbirds, one
raccoon,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 9, 2009
Kiawah is lovely and sunny this morning. March came in like the
proverbial lion, but the lamb is certainly showing itself now!
Balmy breezes, cloudless skies, and warm sunshine... does it get any
better?
Weather: It is 62 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
After a glorious week-end, we have more warm weather in store for
us! Highs today in the low seventies, lows in the upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: two
osprey, one
great horned owl, one
white
ibis, two
tri-colored herons, one
belted kingfisher, one
pileated woodpecker, three
great blue herons, two
ruby-throated hummingbirds, one
raccoon,
five
white-tailed deer, four
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 6, 2009 Week-end Edition
It is sunny, gorgeous, and WARM on Kiawah this morning! If you haven't already, make
plans to be outside this week-end. A glorious, sunny, and downright
toasty week-end is in store for us. See you on the beach!
Growing up Ibis Bob Struble
wonders, "Do you think this little ibis will ever "grow into" it's
beak and feet?"
Don't Forget: It is time to "spring forward" again. Turn
your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Week-end Weather: It is 60 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning.
That is warm by anyone's standards. Highs Friday should be in
the upper sixties, lows in the low fifties. Saturday's high is
supposed to be in the mid-seventies, the lows in the mid-fifties.
Sunday will be more of the same, but who's complaining? Highs
in the mid-seventies, lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
osprey, one
pileated woodpecker, one
ruby-throated hummingbird, one
raccoon,
two
white-tailed deer, one
double-crested cormorant,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 5, 2009
Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning. All this fabulous sunshine
will be slowly warming us up. Look for temperatures in the low
sixties today. YEA!
Weather: It is 46 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Warmer weather is finally arriving! Today's high should be near
sixty, lows tonight in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
pileated woodpecker, two
ruby-throated hummingbirds, two male and one female
white-tailed deer, four
brown pelicans,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 4, 2009
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but still chilly.
HOWEVER...it
seems we have made it through the worst of this cold snap, and are
headed into warmer weather! Is that a rousing chorus of yippee
echoing across the island? Fifties today, sixties tomorrow,
and dare we hope? SEVENTY BY FRIDAY!
Weather: It is 34 degrees at 8:45 this morning.
It should be much warmer today than the past few days - thank
goodness! Highs in the low fifties, lows tonight in the upper thirties.
** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
ruby-throated hummingbird, four
white-tailed deer, one
brown pelican,
two double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 3, 2009
Kiawah is sunny this this morning, but quite chilly.
Once again we look to the
week-end for respite from the cold. The weather service says
we will hit 70 Saturday. YIPPEE!
Weather: It is 32 degrees at
9:05 this morning.
The temperature won't be warming up much higher than that either! Highs today in the
upper forties. Lows near
thirty tonight.
** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
ruby-throated hummingbird, three
white-tailed deer, four brown pelicans,
three double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 2, 2009
It is mostly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.
Welcome to March! It certainly
came in like the proverbial lion! Here is a little poem to help
you start looking towards warmer SPRING weather!
Spring /
March wind upon my face, /
Nubby lambs, shamrock lace, /
Dancing kites soaring high, /
Bold sunlight in azure sky - /
Ah, yes, now I remember... /
Spring awakening the world. /
--Judith A. Lindberg
February Sunrise A beautiful February sun rise stroll shared by Harry Minikel.
Weather: It is 39 degrees at
9:05 this morning.
We have a slight chance of showers this morning, but no major rain
on the horizon. Highs today in the mid-forties. Lows near
thirty tonight.
** Plant Watch ** Cover those delicate plants...
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted
at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: seven
white-tailed deer, eleven
brown pelicans,
two black
vultures,
four
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. |
