It is sunny and cool again on Kiawah this morning. Folks who left their windows open last night had a rude awakening this morning, as temperatures dropped into the low sixties last night.  Brrrr!  

Kiawah is sunny and quite cool this morning. The end of September is proving to be quite lovely.  We have low humidity, wonderfully cool temperatures, and the ocean breeze is soft and gentle.  Who could ask for more?

Those of you on the island this week may have noticed seeing an increase in the number of deer that are out & about.  Fawns are traveling with their mothers, and with fewer visitors, the deer are more prone to be around.  PLEASE drive carefully.  We like to watch Kiawah's deer frolicking about, so let's keep them alive to play another day! 

It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning.  Have you been noticing the butterfly invasion? The flower beds at the front gate are a terrific place to see some. The entire bank of flowers is often covered in butterflies. Between the lovely flowers and the butterflies, there is a fluttering rainbow! 

Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning, with a large dose of humidity thrown in for good measure.  We head into the week-end with an increasing chance of rain as the week-end progresses. Better get your essential outdoor activities done today, just in case!

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports that there are 11 nests that have not yet hatched. Another season comes to an end...

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Jack Kotz "captured" this baby loggerhead during a recent nest evaluation. 

Week-end Weather: It is 77 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Mother Nature seems to be sending us a bit more rain this week-end, but we could use some.  Friday's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties. Lows Friday night in the low seventies with a 40% chance of showers.  Highs Saturday should be in the low eighties, lows in the low seventies, and there is a 50% chance of rain for both.  Sunday also has a 50% chance during the day, with highs in the mid-eighties.  Lows Sunday night in the upper sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three writing spiders, one five-lined skink, two male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 24, 2009

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, with a gentle breeze wafting across the island. It is another fabulous September morning - sunshine and cool breezes should be the order of the day!

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 this morning. After a thorough dousing yesterday, it looks like Kiawah will be high and dry today.  Highs should be in the low eighties, lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 20% chance of rain.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, two male and one female white-tailed deer, one cardinal, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 23, 2009

Kiawah is overcast this morning, and currently in the midst of an all out thundershower.  We certainly could use the rain, so no complaints here!  A large bank of storms is off the coast, so we should expect them to stick around for a good portion of the day.  Do you have a good book to read while you wait out the weather?

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Thundershowers have arrived, and they don't appear to be headed out any time soon. Highs should be in the mid-eighties with a 60% chance of rain. (Shouldn't that be 100%?) Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of showers. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One writing spider, one male and three female white-tailed deer, one raccoon, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 22, 2009

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning.  Autumn begins today, so from this point until the winter solstice, the days get shorter. Can you believe that summer is already over?  

Island News: Over one hundred people were at the beach Sunday afternoon to witness Kiawah's first ever beach polo match.  Everyone enjoyed watching the match, and learned about the game of polo.  Click here for photos...

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Once again we have a coastal flood advisory until 1:00 this afternoon.  Highs today should be in the low eighties, with a 60% chance of showers. Lows in the mid-seventies tonight with a 50% chance of showers. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three baby loggerhead turtles, three writing spiders, one American alligator, one male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 21, 2009

Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning.  We don't have much of a chance of rain, so today should be a most excellent day to get outside and play!    

Island News: Over one hundred people were at the beach yesterday afternoon to witness Kiawah's first ever beach polo match.  Everyone enjoyed watching the match, and learned about the game of polo. Click here for photos...

Weather: It is 76 degrees at 9:00 this morning. There is a coastal flood advisory until 1:00 this afternoon.  Highs in the mid-eighties today, with a 30% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of showers. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Twelve polo ponies, one yellow-bellied sapsucker, five writing spiders, one immature Black-crowned night heron, two American alligators, three male and eight female white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 18, 2009 Week-end Edition

It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, with a slight breeze blowing in from the ocean.  Our week-end is shaping up to most likely be wet, so if you have outside chores, better get to them early, else you will find yourself soaked!    

Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports our final nesting total was 128 nests. More than 100 of them have already hatched, with most zones on our beach having only 1 or 2 nests left.  Another turtle season is drawing to a close...

Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. We have a really good chance of rain over the entire week-end.   Highs Friday should be in the low eighties, lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 50% chance of showers.  Saturday is supposed  to be a repeat of Friday: highs in the low eighties, lows in the mid-seventies, and a 50% chance of rain. Last but not least, Sunday should bring highs in the low eighties, and lows in the low seventies, still with a 50% chance of showers.

Raccoon This raccoon seems to be enjoying a snooze in the oak tree.  It almost seems to be laughing.  What's so funny?

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Five writing spiders, one immature Black-crowned night heron, two male and six female white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 17, 2009

Kiawah skies are overcast this morning, though it is still nice and warm. While it is a bit early to tell if we will see some showers, it certainly appears that we will.   

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Our day starts out with a low chance of rain, but it increases by this evening.  Today's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the low seventies with a 40% chance.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Four writing spiders, one very tiny five-lined skink, two male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 16, 2009

It is lovely and warm on Kiawah this morning. The sun is shining brightly, and the humidity is low. There is a slight breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, making this a cool, comfortable morning.  It would be a terrific day to walk or bike on the paths.  What will you do outside today?   

KICA News: KICA will host a Flu Shot Clinic on October 1st.  Appointments are required and must be made no later than Friday September 18th. Click here for more information. Please call 768-3875 or e-mail jessica.richardson@kica.us for more information. 

Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It is another gorgeous day on our little barrier island.  Highs should be in the upper eighties, lows near seventy. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Four writing spiders, one male and two female white-tailed deer, one American alligator, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. 

September 15, 2009

Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning.  Here we are, already in the middle of September. Our visitors have returned to their homes for another season, and the island is quite empty now, leaving us mostly alone on the bike paths and the beach. 

KICA News: KICA will host a Flu Shot Clinic on October 1st.  Appointments are required and must be made no later than Friday September 18th.  Please contact Jessica at 768-3875 or jessica.richardson@kica.us.  Click here for more information.

Weather: It is 71 degrees at 9:00 this morning. What a marvelous day today will be! Highs are supposed to be in the mid-eighties, the low in the low seventies. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Seven baby loggerhead turtles, five writing spiders, one male white-tailed deer, one American alligator, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 14, 2009

There is just one word for Kiawah this morning...gorgeous!  A light breeze is blowing and it is nice and cool outside.  Leaving the windows open last night and waking up to the bird song is certainly a rare treat this early in September!  It looks like it will be the perfect "get outside and play day".  What fun thing are you going to treat yourself to today?

Weather: It is 72 degrees at 9:00 this morning. It is a beautiful day in our neighborhood! Highs today should be in the low eighties, lows in the low seventies.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Five writing spiders, two male and three female white-tailed deer, one tri-colored heron, two American alligators, several brown pelicans, one black vulture, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 11, 2009 Week-end Edition

It is sunny and a little cool on Kiawah this morning. Today is a somber day for many, as we remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

Island News: Thanks to some poor weather, road work expected to occur Aug. 28 to Aug. 30 on Maybank Highway has been rescheduled for 9 p.m. Sept. 11th through 5:30 a.m. Sept. 14th. Crews will be working to install a new 60-inch drainage pipe under Maybank Highway at Old Folly Road as part of the Folly Road and Maybank Highway Intersection Improvement Project. There will be temporary lane closures on Maybank Highway, but at no time will the entire roadway be blocked in either direction. For traffic alerts or other information: http://www.ccroadwise.org/folly_maybank.html

Fox Have you spotted a fox yet this year?  It may be a bit early, but we should start seeing them soon.

Week-end Weather: It is 69 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. It should be a perfect fall day! Highs Friday should be in the low eighties, lows in the mid-sixties.  Highs on Saturday is supposed to be in the mid-eighties. The low should be in the low seventies, with a 20% chance of rain.  We will be back in the mid-eighties Sunday, with a 20% chance of showers. Lows Sunday near seventy.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, one male and one female white-tailed deer, one tri-colored heron, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.   

September 10, 2009

Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning, with just a few rays of sunshine every now and then. Despite the gray and overcast morning there are quite a few birds serenading the island. One particularly vociferous cardinal seems determined to let everyone know he is around. His unmistakable song sounds loud and clear over the other birdsong. What birds can you hear now?

Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. Despite the clouds, no rain is in the forecast. Highs today should be in the mid-eighties, the low near seventy.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, one bottle-nosed dolphin, two male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 9, 2009

It is sunny and beautiful on Kiawah this morning. We have a very cool morning with hardly any humidity at all. It looks to be a marvelous day today, with plenty of sunshine.  How will you celebrate this terrific weather?  Tennis?  Golf? A long bike ride?  Whatever your choice, today is sure to be a good day for it!

Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. More nice weather is in store for us today! Highs in the upper eighties, lows tonight near seventy.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Two writing spiders, one green heron, three female and one male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 8, 2009

Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning. What a fabulous morning! The sun is peeking through the clouds, and it is downright cool outside. Throw open those windows and let in the fresh air!

Weather: It is 69 degrees at 8:45 this  morning. Could we have some "open window weather" for a few days?  Highs today in the upper eighties, lows tonight in the upper sixties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, one little blue heron, one osprey, one green heron, two female white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 7, 2009

** Labor Day ** 

It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. Here's hoping that you are enjoying your holiday. It looks like it will be another beautiful island day, so be sure to go outside and play!

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. We have a lovely cool morning with light breezes.  Today's high should be in the low eighties with a low in the upper sixties.  There is a 20% chance of rain for both.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count  Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: Four writing spiders, one bottle-nosed dolphin, one tri-colored heron, two little blue herons, one baby loggerhead turtle, one osprey, two American alligators, three female and one male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 4, 2009 Week-end Edition

Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning, with a nice cool breeze coming in from the ocean. We head into our Labor Day week-end with good weather on the horizon and the start of college football!  Bring on the cook-outs!  Are you planning an event this week-end?  Share your story or photos here. 

Full Harvest Moon: Friday night is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the Harvest Moon comes in September, but in some years it occurs in October. At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light of this Moon. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice the chief Indian staples are now ready for gathering.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Shauneen Hutchinson has been learning all about her new Nikon D300 camera, and shares this wonderful hummingbird photo. Obviously she has the new camera DOWN! 

Week-end Weather: It is 72 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. It is still nice and cool currently, but warm weather will be around all week-end.  Highs Friday in the mid-eighties, lows in the upper sixties.  Saturday's high should be in the upper eighties, with a low in the upper sixties.  There is a 20% chance of showers Saturday evening.  Sunday's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties, the low in the upper sixties.  There is a 30% chance of rain for both.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One VERY LARGE writing spider, two American alligators, four female and two spotted baby white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 3, 2009

It is partly sunny on Kiawah this morning, and it is a bit cooler than it has been recently. Is it a small harbinger of weather to come? The birds certainly seem to think so - they are raising a raucous chorus this morning. They must be celebrating, right? Clouds are drifting lazily overhead - perhaps massing for an August shower later this afternoon?

Weather: It is 68 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. We have a wonderfully cool morning, and no real hot weather to speak of today.  Highs in the low eighties, lows in the upper sixties, and a 20% chance of rain during both.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, one wood stork, one small American alligator, one male and one female white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 2, 2009

Kiawah is overcast this morning - it certainly looks like rain!  This morning may be gray, but otherwise it is fabulous! The temperature is very cool for this time of year, and the humidity is non-existent.  Now if the rain just stays away, we will have a nice cool day to go outside and play!

Weather: It is 69 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. Despite the clouds overhead, there is only a slight chance of showers. Today's high should be near eighty, with lows tonight near seventy.  There is a 20% chance of rain both today and tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  One anhinga, five writing spiders, two American alligators, two male and one female white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.

September 1, 2009

It is partly sunny on Kiawah this morning.  Mother Nature ushered in September with some particularly ferocious thunderstorms last night, complete with lightning.  What a way to announce the arrival of a new month!  Did you manage to sleep through the storms? 

Weather: It is 71 degrees at 9:00 this  morning. We have a slight chance of showers for the next several days. Highs near eighty with a 30% chance of rain. Lows tonight near seventy with a 40% chance.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count  Three writing spiders, one American alligator, one male white-tailed deer, several brown pelicans, and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.