and one
raccoon.
At least two
chuck wills widows
were heard but not seen.
April 27, 2005
It is a beautiful spring day on Kiawah.
The April showers of yesterday have passed, leaving warm sunshine and soft
breezes. Will you be able to get outside today to enjoy it?
Island News: Another store opens in Freshfields today.
Newton Farms will be open for business.
There was quite a discussion on the KICA e-mail list yesterday about
potential nicknames for the store. In the past we had the Big Pig &
the Little Pig. With the Little Pig closing yesterday, there is
apparently a void. Suggestions given were: Posh Pig, Gourmet Pig,
Pig Newton... Generally the list has more serious and helpful information,
such as good painters, insurance agencies and so on. If you would
like to join the list,
visit the KICA web site for information.
It is 64 degrees at 9:20 this morning.
Today's temperature should range from a high in the mid-seventies to a low
tonight near fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
anoles, one male
cardinal,
one
white-tailed deer,
two
American alligators,
one
osprey, seven
snowy egrets,
and one
raccoon.
A
chuck wills widow
was heard but not seen.
April 26, 2005
Kiawah is overcast and drizzly this
morning. Showers are expected throughout the day, so keep that umbrella
handy!
Tonight is the annual training meeting for the Kiawah Island Turtle
Patrol. Be at the Sandcastle at 7:00 p.m. to hear from our esteemed
turtle team, to watch the training film, and to pick up your t-shirt.
It is 57 degrees at 9:25 this morning.
The high today is supposed to be in the low seventies again, but this
time with a 70% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be in the lower
sixties with a 60% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
white-tailed deer,
two
American alligators,
one
osprey, four
snowy egrets,
eight
black
vultures,
and
two
raccoons.
At least two
chuck wills widows
were heard but not seen.
April 25, 2005
Looks like sunshine will be the order of
the day on Kiawah today! It is a bit chilly this morning at a brisk 51
degrees. The wind that whipped across the island all week-end has brought us cooler temperatures, and
looks to be sticking around for a while. Kite flying anyone?
If you had a chance to take in either of the two Arts Council sponsored
events this week-end you experienced a treat! The CSO Gospel Choir
performed Friday night to an audience of nearly 800 appreciative folks.
And the Brass Quintet yesterday evening was also well-received.
Thanks to the Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council for putting these events
together!
Don't Forget: Today is the
final day to register for
Cocktails at the 'Castle! Payment. See our Something Fun To Do Today section for details.
It is 51 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Today's temperature should reach a high in the low seventies.
The low tonight is supposed to be in the lower fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various places & times on Kiawah this
week-end: one
great
crested flycatcher, seven
white-tailed deer,
one
red-headed woodpecker,
three
American alligators,
one
osprey,
five
anoles (would that be anoli?
J),
and
one
raccoon.
April 22, 2005 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is looking fabulous this Friday
morning. Showers are supposedly headed our way though, so you had
better get outside and enjoy the sunshine while you can!
Astronomy 101: The Lyrids meteor shower is coming to town!
It is a relatively small shower, with about 20 meteors
per hour. Optimum viewing will be between 2 and 4 a.m. Find a place with a
clear view of the sky and grab a chair or blanket.
Sunday is the Full Pink Moon. The name came from wild ground phlox, which
is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for
this month's moon include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and
among coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that
the shad swam upstream to spawn.
Island News: The roundabout is open to
traffic.
Click here
for more information. Be careful driving out there!
Don't Forget: to register for
Cocktails at the 'Castle! Payment & registration must be received by April
25th. See our Something Fun To Do Today section for details.
It is 68 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning.
The high Friday should be in the low seventies with a 50% chance of
showers. The low Friday night is supposed to be in the low sixties with a
60% chance of rain. Saturday's temperatures should range from a high in
the lower seventies to a low in the mid-forties. There is a 40%
chance rain Saturday afternoon. The weather Sunday should give us
highs in the mid-sixties and lows in the low forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Five
white-tailed deer,
four
American alligators,
one
osprey, two
anoles (would that be anoli?
J),
and
one
raccoon.
April 21, 2005
We have more fabulous weather on Kiawah this
morning. Looks like Mother Nature has finally decided to give us
real spring. Get outside and play today if you possibly can!
Island News: From the Town of Kiawah
Island... an equipment malfunction has delayed the opening of the
roundabout from April 20th to Thursday April 21st between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. All traffic control signage has been installed.
Click here
for more information.
It is 64 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's high should be
in the mid to low
seventies. The low tonight is supposed to be in the lower sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
bald eagles, two
white-tailed deer,
two
osprey, two
anoles (would that be anoli?
J),
and
one
raccoon.
April 20, 2005
Kiawah is gorgeous and sunny this
morning, and covered in...oak tags! Yep, it is that time of year
again. We have rid ourselves of most of the fallen oak leaves, so
now 'tis the season for tags! The live oaks are sending their small "tags" our way.
No more fallen leaves everywhere, now we are dusted with brown oak tags.
Good thing it is so lovely outside, as there is plenty
of yard work to be done...again!
J
Did you know? If you click the
Something Fun To Do Today
link below, you will see a list of activities on and around Kiawah.
You will find everything from movies in the park to poetry readings.
Check it out!
Island News: From the Town of Kiawah
Island... an equipment malfunction has delayed the opening of the
roundabout from April 20th to Thursday April 21st between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. All traffic control signage has been installed.
Click here
for more information.
It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The temperature today is
supposed to be
in the lower
seventies. Tonight's low should be in the upper fifties again.
Sounds like a broken record, but this kind of broken record we like!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
pileated
woodpecker on Marsh Island Drive, one male
painted bunting
on Friendfield Hall, one
osprey appropriately near Osprey Point golf course,
two
white-tailed deer,
and
one
raccoon.
April 19, 2005
We have a lovely spring morning on Kiawah this morning.
Looks like another gorgeous day in paradise! The
island is bathed in sunshine this morning, and it is already somewhat
warm. Looks like a day to be outside soaking up the sun!
Did you know? If you click the
Something Fun To Do Today
link below, you will see a list of activities on and around Kiawah.
You will find everything from movies in the park to poetry readings.
Check it out!
Island News: From the Town of Kiawah
Island... if the weather and equipment continues to cooperate, the
roundabout will be opened between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday April
20th. All traffic control signage has been installed.
Click here
for more information.
Island News: From the Town of Kiawah
Island... an equipment malfunction has delayed the opening of the
roundabout from April 20th to Thursday April 21st between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. All traffic control signage has been installed.
Click here
for more information.
It is 55 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Today's high should be
in the low
seventies. The low tonight is supposed to be in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
osprey, two
American alligators, three
white-tailed deer,
two
brown pelicans,
one
anole,
and
one
raccoon.
April 18, 2005
Kiawah is a little cool, but beautiful
and sunny on this morning.
Once again Mother Nature has graced Kiawah with a fabulously beautiful morning.
Sun-dappled trees
are draped across the paths, decorated with Spanish moss that floats along
in gentle breezes. Birds dive and loop through the branches,
calling to one another as they go about their business.
Island News: Look for possible traffic delays Monday and Tuesday
as final touches are put in place for the roundabout.
It is 56 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The temperature today is
supposed to be in the upper sixties.
Tonight's low should be in the mid-fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Spotted at various places & times on Kiawah this week-end: three
American alligators,
one
ladderback woodpecker,
four female
white-tailed deer,
five
brown pelicans,
four
anoles,
two
osprey,
four
black
vultures, and
two
raccoons,
and at least two
great horned owls were heard but not seen.
April 15, 2005 Week-end Edition
Furnaces all over the island kicked in yesterday and last night, as
temperatures dropped into the forties. Brrrrr! Very chilly for
spring weather, but at least the sun was shining brightly! It is beautiful
and sunny on Kiawah Friday morning, with a brisk breeze blowing the last
of the oak leaves off their branches. Enjoy your week-end!
Island News: Two more Freshfields stores open this week-end,
and there will be entertainment as well!
Click here to visit the
KICA web site for details.
Island News: Look for possible traffic delays early next
week, as the roundabout should be in service Monday or Tuesday.
This big gator hangs out in one of the lagoons on Flyway Drive. It was
recently seen (and heard!) growling its mating call so loudly you could hear it
across the street! There's nothing like hearing a three decibel roar from an
alligator to speed you on your way!
It is 53 degrees at 9:20 Friday morning. Today's temperatures should be
in the mid-sixties, while tonight's are supposed to be in the mid-forties.
Sixties should be the order of the day Saturday, with nighttime
temperatures in the mid-forties. Sunday should bring us slightly
warmer weather in the upper sixties and fifty during the night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
very large
American alligator on Flyway Drive,
one
red-headed woodpecker,
two
anoles,
two
osprey,
and one
raccoon.
April 14, 2005
Not only did we get more rain late yesterday and last night, but the
showers left cold temperatures in their wake. Hard to believe it is a mere
45 degrees in the midst of spring, but there you have it!
Kiawah is overcast again this morning, and it looks to be a great day to
curl up inside with a good book. What have you been reading lately?
Island News: Newton Farms, the grocery store in
Freshfields, is supposed to open April 27th. Hege's Bistro opens
next week, with some pre-opening festivities this week-end.
It is 45 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The temperature should be
in the low sixties today with a
40% chance of rain.
Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties! There is a 20% chance of
showers tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four male and two female
cardinals,
one
American alligator,
one
anole, six
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
and one
raccoon.
At least two
chuck wills widows
were heard but not seen.
April 13, 2005
We received the predicted thunderstorms late last night and early this
morning. Kiawah is
overcast again this morning, but the sun peeks through every now and
again. With all of these April showers, we should certainly see some May
flowers, now shouldn't we?
Island News: Newton Farms, the grocery store in
Freshfields, is supposed to open April 27th. Hege's Bistro opens
next week, with some pre-opening festivities this week-end.
It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's high is supposed
to be in the low seventies. It may rain a bit this morning, but
there is a
40% chance of thunder showers late this afternoon.
The low tonight should be in the low fifties, also with a 40% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
American alligators,
two male
cardinals,
two
anoles, a couple of butterflies who flew too fast to be
identified, eight
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
and one
raccoon.
One
chuck wills widows
was heard but not seen.
April 12, 2005
Clouds rolled in last night, and
Kiawah is
overcast this morning. It certainly looks like some April showers are on
the way.
The little raccoon who lives in the live oak on Marsh
Island Drive is awake this morning. She (?) is peering out the
"front door" of her chosen home - it is a small hole that she can use as
both a window and a door. Last year she had three babies there - will
she have some this year as well?
Island News: After some rain delays it appears that traffic
will be diverted to the roundabout the week of April 18th.
Click here to
visit the Town's web site for more information.
It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The temperature should
reach the mid-sixties today, with a 50% chance of showers. Tonight's low
is supposed to be in the upper fifties with a 70% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
American alligators, one
anole,
two female
white-tailed deer,
five
brown pelicans,
one
osprey,
and one
raccoon.
At least two
chuck wills widows
were seen but not heard.
April 11, 2005
Kiawah is
sunny and beautiful this morning. The birds are going nuts outside,
flitting around and singing their little lungs out. Today should be a
wonderful day to get outside and play. How will you enjoy the day?
Island News: After some rain delays it appears that traffic
will be diverted to the roundabout the week of April 18th.
Click here to
visit the Town's web site for more information.
It is 60 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's high is supposed to be in
near seventy. The low tonight should
be in the upper fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted during the course of the week-end: seven
American alligators, three
anoles, two
yellowthroat warblers, five female
white-tailed deer,
seventeen
brown pelicans, two
osprey, three
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and two
raccoons.
Seen but not heard:
two
chuck wills widows
and at least two
great horned owls.
April 8, 2005 Week-end Edition
We received a thorough soaking Thursday night, complete with fairly high
winds. Guess April's week-ends are going to be wet! Kiawah is
sunny now however, but perhaps not for long! Looks like more rain is
headed our way.
Island News: Angelwing on the Coast opens at Freshfields
this Saturday! The store specializes in custom-printed invitations, announcements, and stationery.
Marilyn Blizard shares today's photo. Jessamine is blooming now, so look for this native flower
in the tree tops of Kiawah.
It is 64 degrees at 9:20 Friday morning. The high Friday
should be in near seventy with a 50% chance of showers. The low
Friday night is supposed to be in the mid-fifties. Saturday's temperatures should
range from a high in the upper sixties to a low in the mid-fifties. There is a
20% chance rain Saturday afternoon. The weather Sunday should
give us highs in the upper sixties and lows in the lower fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
anole, three female
white-tailed deer, eight
brown pelicans, two
osprey,
four
American alligators, seven
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
April 7, 2005
The clouds rolled in last night and
Kiawah is overcast this morning. The sun peeks through the clouds
occasionally, but it looks like we will be on the receiving end of some
rain later today.
The owl population on the island has plenty to say these days! If you listen in the evenings, you can hear them as they
call to one another. "Whooooooo" a Great Horned Owl exclaims to its pals across the marsh. Our other common owl, the
Eastern Screech owl, has more of a
wail
when it "speaks". Kiawah is also home to the Barred Owl. This
owl is
easily heard as well, with its "Whoo, hoo, hoo-hoo" calls. Have
you heard any owls on Kiawah lately? Click on the links above if you would
like to hear the calls to identify the owls YOU have heard!
It is 72 degrees at 9:30 this morning. The high today is
supposed be in near seventy. Tonight's low should be in the
lower sixties again. There is a chance of thunderstorms late
this afternoon and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One female
white-tailed deer, five
brown pelicans, two
osprey,
two
American alligators,
one
great blue heron,
four
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
April 6, 2005
Kiawah is warm and sunny again this morning. No clouds in the sky now, but
this afternoon they are supposed to begin rolling in. Guess you had better
get outside and play while the gettin' is good!
Getting off the island is a little bit of a challenge these days, as the
roundabout is getting nearer to completion. The crews are doing lots
of paving now, and traffic is slow going at times. Be careful out
there!
Click here to
visit the Town's web site for information about the roundabout..
Island News: Kiawah Arts Council:
Free tickets are now available at the Town Hall for the CSO Gospel Choir
performance on April 22nd.
Click here
for more information.
It is 64 degrees at 9:30 this morning. Today's temperature
should be in the low seventies. The low tonight is supposed to be in the
lower sixties. There is a 20% chance of showers tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three female
white-tailed deer, one
bald eagle, one
broad-headed skink, two
osprey,
three
American alligators,
one
great blue heron,
six
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
April 5, 2005
Looks like we have another fabulous day on
Kiawah today.
Perhaps you will spend it outside lounging about like the gators in
today's photo? Or maybe you will ride your bike or walk the paths.
Whatever you choose to do, enjoy!
Island News:
Roundabout Construction Notice: Traffic on the Kiawah Island Parkway
should still be affected by Roundabout Construction today. Please note there may be
significant delays in travel - maybe as much at 30 minutes, depending on
the time of day. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Continue
to use caution in the construction area.
For
additional information, please visit the Town's web site by clicking here.
Island News: Kiawah Arts Council:
Free tickets are now available at the Town Hall for the CSO Gospel Choir
performance on April 22nd.
Click here
for more information.
It is 63 degrees at 9:30 this morning. The high today is
supposed to be in the low seventies. Tonight's low should be in the
lower fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
bald eagle, two
osprey,
two
American alligators,
one
great blue heron,
three
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
April 4, 2005
Kiawah is simply gorgeous this morning! The birds are singing happily,
as if they too are enjoying the beauty around them. What will you do
today to enjoy spring?
Island News:
Roundabout Construction Notice: Traffic on the Kiawah Island Parkway
will be affected by Roundabout Construction on Monday, April 4, 2005, as
the contractor completes "tie-in" work. Please note there may be
significant delays in travel - maybe as much at 30 minutes, depending on
the time of day. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Continue
to use caution in the construction area.
For
additional information, please visit the Town's web site by clicking here.
It is 59 degrees at 9:25 this morning. Today's high temperature
should be near seventy. The low tonight is supposed to be in the
lower fifties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted over the week-end: two
osprey guarding their nests,
four
American alligators including one VERY tiny one near the Beach Club,
three
great blue herons, eighteen
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
Heard but not seen: a
chuck wills widow
and a
great horned owl.
April 1, 2005 Week-end Edition
It is presently sunny on Kiawah, but it doesn't seem that it will stay
that way. Thunderstorms are predicted as likely for this afternoon,
but perhaps they will hold off until tonight. Enjoy
your week-end!
Island News: Three stores will be
opening at Freshfields this Saturday, April 2nd: Isola (ladies shoes &
accessories), Leap Frog (gifts & toys), and McCutcheon's (men's apparel &
accessories).
Island News:
Roundabout Construction Notice: Traffic on the
Kiawah Island Parkway will be affected by Roundabout Construction on
Monday, April 4, 2005, as the contractor completes "tie-in" work. Please
note there may be significant delays in travel - maybe as much at 30
minutes, depending on the time of day. Allow plenty of time to reach your
destination. Continue to use caution in the construction area.
For
additional information, please visit the Town's web site by clicking here.
Don't Forget... to
"spring forward" Saturday night at 2:00 a.m. Hard to believe that it
is already time to turn the clocks, isn't it?
April Fool:
Kiawah property owner Bob Struble shares
today's photo. He tells us that he caught a view of this critter
from his soon-to-be-completed deck on Snowy Egret Lane. Have you
seen one too?
It is 66 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
Friday's
temperatures should range from a high in the lower seventies to a low in the
lower sixties. The high Saturday is supposed to be in the mid-sixties
with a 30% chance of rain. The low Saturday night should be in the
low
forties. Sunday's high is supposed to be in the mid-sixties again, with
lows in the upper forties Sunday night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
osprey guarding their nests,
two
American alligators including that same one wee one near the Beach Club,
one
great blue heron,
six
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
Heard but not seen for the second night in a row: a
chuck wills widow
and a
great horned owl.
