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March 31, 2005
After an earlier sunshiny beginning, Kiawah is a tad
overcast at present. And if the predicted showers arrive this afternoon we
will miss the "out like a lamb" ending to March!
Spring has certainly sprung here on the island.
How can you tell? Two things now cover nearly everything on Kiawah:
a yellow "sheen" and leaves from the live oaks. Yes, it's that time
of year again. Time to get out the leaf blower and time to grab your
allergy medication.
J
It is 68 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Today's
temperature should be
in the low seventies with a 50% chance of showers this afternoon. The low
tonight is supposed to be in
the lower sixties, also with a 50% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four
American alligators including one wee one near the Beach Club,
one
anole,
one
great blue heron,
two
osprey,
three
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
Heard but not seen: a
chuck wills widow
and a
great horned owl.
March 30, 2005
Kiawah is putting on its best show this morning.
The birds are singing happily and brilliant sunshine douses the landscape.
Far better than the rain that has doused us recently!
More and more signs of spring are
popping up around the island - azaleas are strutting their stuff, dogwoods
have blossomed, and butterflies are beginning to appear. Everywhere
you look you see bursts of color.
It is 68 degrees at 9:20 this morning.
The high
temperature today is supposed to be
near eighty. No, that is NOT a typographical error! Tonight's low
should be in
the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
anoles, three
American alligators,
one
great blue heron,
two
osprey, seven
brown pelicans,
eight
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
March 29, 2005
Kiawah is bathed in sunshine this morning, with not a cloud to be seen.
The sky is bright and blue, and filled with birdsong. Could it be
that we have finally reached the "out like a lamb" portion of March?
Let us hope so!
It is 59 degrees at 9:30 this morning.
Today's
temperature should be
near seventy. The low tonight is supposed to be in
the lower fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
American alligator, two
great blue herons,
one
osprey,
eleven
brown pelicans,
two
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
March 28, 2005
After a completely sodden week-end, we are catching a brief glimpse of
sunshine this morning. The
island received so much rain during the storms over the week-end that
there is standing water in most of the low-lying places. A few folks
managed to squeeze in bike rides or runs between the rain showers, but it
was mostly an inside sort of week-end. Let's hope the week brings
better conditions!
Today's photo comes to us courtesy of Dave Loderick. Dave is a
frequent contributor to our site. Thanks for sharing Dave! If
you have photos to share, you can
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the webmaster.
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photographer, as we can only accept your personal photos. We
would love to see your snapshots.
It is 67 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
The high today is
supposed to be in the mid-sixties with a 40% chance of rain. Tonight's
lows should be in the upper forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Not too many critters spotted this week-end due to all the rain!
However, in various places around the island: two female
white-tailed deer, one
anole,
three
American alligators,
six
brown pelicans,
four
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
March 25, 2005 Week-end Edition
We are back to overcast skies on
Kiawah this morning.
It is Easter week-end, and the island is full of visitors. The paths
are full of bikers, walkers, and runners, and there were even a few
intrepid swimmers yesterday afternoon!
Easter Update: Easter activities
scheduled for Freshfields this week-end have been cancelled due to
construction delays.
Astronomy:
The Full Worm Moon begins at 3:58 pm
Friday afternoon. It is so named because as the
temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts
appear, heralding the return of the robins. 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.
It is 67 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning.
Friday's temperatures should range from a high in the mid-sixties to a low
in
the upper fifties.
There is a 60% chance of thunderstorms during the day. The high Saturday is supposed to be
in the upper sixties with a 20% chance of rain. The low during the
night should be near sixty with a 70% chance of showers. Sunday
should be more of the same, with
temperatures going from the mid-sixties to a low in
the upper fifties. There is a 70% chance of rain
during the day and 40% Sunday night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Five female
white-tailed deer, two
anoles,
one
American alligator ten
brown pelicans,
eight
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
Heard but not seen: a
chuck wills widow
and at least two
screech owls.
March 24, 2005
The sun has decided to reappear on Kiawah!
We are being treated to something we have not seen
much of during this past week...SUNSHINE! What a fantastic sight to
see the leaves swathed in sunlight again. I don't know about you,
but I think that this merits some serious time spent outside today.
What will you do to enjoy the sunshine?
It is 61 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's high
should be in the mid-sixties.
The low tonight is supposed to be in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole,
two
American alligators one
of which was very tiny, three
brown pelicans,
two
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
March 23, 2005
The National Weather Service was right about last
night's storms, at least about the rain and strong winds. Kiawah did
not experience any large hail, but we certainly were walloped with
the winds! A quick look out the window this morning shows
Kiawah
to be covered with small tree limbs, palm fronds,
and live oak leaves. With more showers nearby, it seems that we
can't start our clean-up just yet...
Eagle Update: Both eaglets were spotted
flying about the nest Sunday, with one parent keeping watch. No doubt
"our" bald eagles will depart soon, now that both eaglets are successfully
flying.
It is 70 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high
today is supposed to be near seventy with a 70% chance of thunderstorms.
Tonight's low should be in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
anoles (or would that be anoli?),
one
American alligator,
two
black
vultures, ten
brown pelicans,
eight
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
and
one
raccoon.
March 22, 2005
It is drizzly on Kiawah this
morning.
Once in a while the sun tries to peep out between the clouds. Every so often the leaves on the trees are illuminated by golden
light - and then the sun ducks back behind the clouds.
Yesterday was a wonderful day for anyone on the
island! It certainly seemed that everyone who was here was outside
in some fashion - on foot, on bicycles, on roller blades...there were even
a few intrepid swimmers down by The Beach Club! Did you get outside
yesterday?
Eagle Update: Both eaglets were spotted
flying about the nest Sunday, with one parent keeping watch. No doubt
"our" bald eagles will depart soon, now that both eaglets are successfully
flying.
It is 60 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature should be in the mid-sixties with showers all morning. The low
tonight is supposed to be near sixty with a 70% chance of thunderstorms.
The National Weather Service reports that strong winds and the possibility
of large hail exists during the showers this morning and tonight both.
Be careful out there!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One adult
bald eagle and two eaglets, two
American alligators, two female
white-tailed deer, seven
brown pelicans,
three
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
one
great blue heron, and
one
raccoon.
March 21, 2005
Kiawah is a bit gray and
overcast this morning. Not a very auspicious beginning for spring, is it?
Today is the Spring Solstice - The spring solstice or vernal
equinox is the day in spring when daytime and nighttime are of equal
length. This holiday has been celebrated by mankind for thousands of
years. The earliest civilizations kept track of the seasons and stars, to
help plan their planting and gathering schedules, and for many societies,
the spring solstice marked the end of winter and the approach of spring,
fertility, and fresh food.
It is 58 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high
today is supposed to be in near sixty with a 20% chance of showers.
Tonight's low should be in the lower fifties with a 40% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count:
Seen in various places on Kiawah over the week-end:
Five
American alligators, four female
white-tailed deer, sixty-three
brown pelicans,
eight
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets, three
great blue herons, and two
raccoons.
March 18, 2005 Week-end Edition
We are still experiencing a few sprinkles here and
there on Kiawah this morning, though nothing serious.
It looks like the rain will clear out just in time for...
KICA Week-end: Celebrate
Kiawah, hosted by KICA, will be held at the Sandcastle Saturday, March 19.
This community-building event is free for members to attend. Sticky
Fingers will be catering pork barbecue and rotisserie smoked chicken, as
well as a selection of sides and dessert. Catering lines will begin at
5:30 p.m. Cash bars will also be provided. This year, several musical
performers have been added to the evening for the enjoyment of all
members. Hope to see you there!
It is 42 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning. Friday's
temperatures should range from a high in the upper forties to lows in the
mid-forties. Looks like great weather for the KICA week-end, with a
high Saturday in the low sixties, and a low that night in the upper
forties. Sunday's high is supposed to be in the upper sixties, with
lows in the lower fifties Sunday night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
black
vultures, three
American alligators,
three
hooded
mergansers in The Preserve, eleven
double-crested cormorants at Marsh Island Drive and at Cougar
Point golf course, dozens of
snowy egrets,
one
great blue heron in The Preserve, and one
raccoon.
March 17, 2005
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Kiawah is waterlogged again this
morning, with showers expected throughout the day.
Kiawah is in the spirit of the holiday,
the "wearin'
o' the green"! The island is turning greener and greener each
day. The live oaks have already begun dropping their leaves, a sure
sign that they will be greening up soon as well!
Traffic News: Bohicket Road
is supposed be closed this afternoon from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a few visiting
dignitaries. Everyone is encouraged to use River Road during that time.
According to the KIRE folks, our visitors will be Bill Clinton, Colin
Powell, Vice President Cheney, and the King of Jordan. If this
information is correct, we can expect traffic delays on the island as
well!
It is 39 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be in the upper forties with a 40% chance of showers. The
low tonight should be in the low forties, also with a 40%
chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
American alligator at Osprey Point golf course,
four
hooded
mergansers, eight
double-crested cormorants at Marsh Island Drive and at Cougar
Point golf course, dozens of
snowy egrets,
one
great blue heron in The Preserve, and one
raccoon.
March 16, 2005
Kiawah is quite soggy this
morning, as the showers that arrived last night are still with us.
We have
loads of wind, and naturally the sky is a gunmetal
gray. Hopefully you have a good book stashed at home so you don't
have to venture out in this mess!
Traffic News *updated 3/16/05, 12:00 p.m.*:
The latest news is that Bohicket Road
is supposed be closed TOMORROW afternoon from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a visiting
dignitary. People are encouraged to use River Road during that time.
It is 49 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The high
today should be in the low fifties, with showers continuing throughout the
day. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties with a 70%
chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four
bald eagles, one
American alligator in The Preserve,
one
American robin,
seven
brown pelicans,
three
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
two
great blue herons, and one
raccoon.
March 15, 2005
More wonderful weather on
Kiawah this morning...
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the
air is soft and salty.
To all you Romans out there, beware the Ides of
March!
Traffic News: The Town of Kiawah Island
says there will be back-ups and lane closures at the
roundabout construction site starting today and running through April 4th.
Click here
for more information.
Eagle Update: Four
bald eagles were spotted by a crew of kayakers Sunday - two adults
and two eaglets. One of the babes seems ready to be on its own, as it took
a few flights during our visit. It seemed to have no trouble
negotiating the strong winds or anything else for that matter! The
other eaglet seems sluggish and was unmoving during the hour we watched.
Please keep your fingers crossed for our second eaglet as it seems to be
in trouble.
It is 51 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's
temperatures are supposed to be near sixty during the day, with a low near
fifty tonight. There is a slight chance of showers during the night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One very large
American alligator in The Preserve, two male
cardinals, one
American robin,
four
brown pelicans,
six
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
one
great blue heron, and one
raccoon.
March 14, 2005
Kiawah is covered in sunshine again this morning.
After some terrific weather this past week-end, it
looks like we might experience some great weather during the week as well.
There were bikers and runners galore on the paths all week-end, and
walkers and roller bladers too! Did you manage to get outside and
play?
Traffic News: The Town of Kiawah Island
says there will be back-ups and lane closures at the
roundabout construction site starting today and running through April 4th.
Click here
for more information.
Eagle Update: Four
bald eagles were spotted by a crew of kayakers Sunday - two adults
and two eaglets. One of the babes seems ready to be on its own, as it took
a few flights during our visit. It seemed to have no trouble
negotiating the strong winds or anything else for that matter! The
other eaglet seems sluggish and was unmoving during the hour we watched.
Please keep your fingers crossed for our second eaglet as it seems to be
in trouble.
It is 63 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
The high today should be in the mid-sixties with a 50% chance of rain.
Tonight's low is supposed to be in the upper forties with a 20% chance of
showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Seen in various places on Kiawah over the week-end: FOUR
bald eagles, one female
white-tailed
deer,
four male
cardinals, seventeen
double-crested cormorants, dozens of
snowy egrets,
three
great blue herons, and one
raccoon.
March 11, 2005 Week-end Edition
We have more sunshine on
Kiawah this morning. It looks like a marvelous
day to get outside and play!
Yesterday's fabulous weather had folks young and old
playing outside. There were bikers and joggers, beachgoers and
strollers...terrific to see so many people out enjoying activities. Will
you be able to enjoy today's wonderful weather?
It is 52 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning.
We should be on the way to a high in the mid-sixties, though there is a
30% chance of rain. The low is supposed to be in the low forties.
still with a 30% chance of showers. Saturday's temperatures should
be similar, with a high in the mid-sixties and a low in the mid-fifties.
Highs will be in the upper sixties on Sunday. The low should be near
fifty Sunday night, and
will be accompanied by a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three female
white-tailed
deer on Governor's Drive,
one male
cardinal, eight
double-crested cormorants at Cougar Point and near Marsh Island
Drive,
two
yellow-rumped warblers on
Marsh Island Drive, three
snowy egrets and one
great blue heron in The Preserve.
March 10, 2005
Kiawah is thankfully back in the sunshine this
morning. It is warmer than the past few days, and the sun is a most
welcome visitor!
Ken Loderick, a frequent visitor to our site,
had the following response to yesterday's cooler temperature comment: "If
you think things are chilly on Kiawah you should be up here in Boston!
Last night we had wind gusts of 50 mph and whiteout snow conditions. This
morning I got to go out at 6 AM in the 11 degree temperature to clean up
my driveway and walkways. We've had about 80 inches of snow so far and
winter is not over. It looks like we're going to get more snow on Friday
evening continuing into Saturday. March didn't come in like a lion here.
It came in more like a VERY angry 12 foot gator! :-)" Good luck to
Ken and our other Northern friends who are trying to stay warm!
Eagle Update: Though our bald eagles
are no longer living where we can see them each day, lots of folks are
still interested in what they are up to. Last we knew, there were eggs in
the nest that should have hatched by now, and indeed they have! And
there is not one, but TWO baby eaglets!
J
That is happy news
for the eagle lovers amongst us.
It is 47 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The high today
is supposed to be in the upper fifties, while
tonight's low should be in the lower forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two male
cardinals, three
double-crested cormorants,
one female
white-tailed
deer on Flyway Drive, five
yellow-rumped warblers on
Marsh Island Drive,
six
snowy egrets in various spots in the marsh, and one
great blue heron.
March 9, 2005
No sunshine on Kiawah this morning, just a slight
breeze and cool temperatures with an overcast sky. So what's up with this
"in like a lion" thing again? Shouldn't that part be over now that
we are into the second week of March?
Eagle Update: Though our bald eagles
are no longer living where we can see them each day, lots of folks are
still interested in what they are up to. Last we knew, there were eggs in
the nest that should have hatched by now, and indeed they have! And
there is not one, but TWO baby eaglets!
J
That is happy news
for the eagle lovers amongst us.
It is 41 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's temperatures
should range from a high in the mid-fifties to a low in the mid-thirties
tonight. There is also a 20% chance of rain tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Seven
double-crested cormorants at Cougar Point golf course,
three female
white-tailed
deer crossing the Kiawah Island Parkway, two
yellow-rumped warblers, one
American alligator at Osprey
Point golf course,
two
snowy egrets, and one
great blue heron.
March 8, 2005
Kiawah Island and the Blustery Day... (with apologies to A.A. Milne) The
National Weather Service was right about the gusting winds ,and that is
quite the understatement!
Kiawah was buffeted by extremely strong winds after midnight last
night, and they are still here. It is warm however, and the sun is
shining brightly. Looks like lots of folks will be busy today,
picking up all the branches & leaves strewn about by the winds.
It is 57 degrees at 9:25 this morning. The high today is supposed
to
be
in the lower sixties with a 70% chance of showers. There is a wind
advisory until 6:00 p.m. this evening. Tonight's low should be in the mid-thirties.
**PLANT WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four "butterbutts"(
yellow-rumped warblers),
three
double-crested cormorants, one
female
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator in The Preserve,
and
nine
snowy egrets.
March 7, 2005
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning - a spring day!
J
Kiawah's critters are really beginning to enjoy the
weather - during an outing in The Preserve yesterday, there were
alligators a land turtle sunning on the banks of the lagoon. Have you spotted any new critters
lately?
It is 54 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's high should
be
in the lower sixties. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-fifties.
According to the National Weather Service, we should be on the lookout for
the likelihood of thunderstorms after midnight, bringing the possibility
of gusting winds up to 50 or 60 miles per hour.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at various places around the island: about a dozen
yellow-rumped warblers,
sixteen
double-crested cormorants, three
female
white-tailed
deer,
two
raccoons,
four
American alligators, one
osprey, and one female and two male
cardinals.
March 4, 2005 Week-end Edition
It is a beautiful Friday morning on Kiawah! The birds are singing
joyfully, and the sun is brightly shining. It is another glorious
day in paradise!
Don't Forget: The annual meeting for KPOG is Saturday at
Turtle Point. It begins at 9:00 a.m., and you can even get
refreshments! Stop by to see what's up...
It is 45 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Friday we should see a high
in the upper fifties and a low in the mid-forties. The weather
Saturday is supposed to be a high in the lower sixties and a low in the
lower forties. There is a 20% chance of showers both during the day
and evening. Sunday should be even better, with the temperature ranging
from a high in the
lower sixties and a low in the lower forties but
no chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: More than a dozen
yellow-rumped warblers
sometimes known as "butterbutts" (look at the picture
and you will see why!) four
double-crested cormorants near Marsh Island Drive and five at
Cougar Point golf course.
Two female
white-tailed
deer spotted along the Governor's Drive,
two
raccoons, and dozens of
snowy egrets roosting at the lagoon on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 3, 2005
Enough with March's lion already! More gusty winds yesterday, and
they brought cold weather with them. Brrrrr... Kiawah is overcast
this morning, and not so warm.
Spring plants are beginning to "strut their
stuff", and you can see daffodils popping up here and there,
especially along the Kiawah Island Parkway. Soon Kiawah will be covered with signs
of spring. Have you spotted any newly sprouted greenery lately?
It is 41 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to reach the mid-fifties. The low tonight
should be in the upper thirties again.
** PLANT
WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Are they the same two
double-crested cormorants near Marsh Island Drive? They were
there again, and so were seven at
Cougar Point golf course.
Two female
white-tailed
deer were spotted along the Kiawah Island Parkway,
the two
raccoons
are
still hanging out in an oak tree, and naturally the dozens of
snowy egrets are roosting at the lagoon on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 2, 2005
As predicted, Kiawah was buffeted by very strong winds yesterday. If
you doubt it, just check the yards, paths, and streets. They are
covered in palm branches and leaves. It looks to be another blustery day
here on the island.
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
It is 37 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high
today should be in the lower fifties. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the upper thirties. ** PLANT
WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
double-crested cormorants near Marsh Island Drive and eight at
Cougar Point golf course, two brilliantly colored male
cardinals,
three female
white-tailed
deer on Governor's Drive,
two
raccoons
still hanging out in an oak tree, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 1, 2005
March comes in like a lion... There were storms in the area for a
good part of last night, but Kiawah is lovely and sunny this morning. The
only real remnants of the rain are the blustery winds. The weather
service says to expect gusts up to 45 miles per hour today. Whew!
Hang on to your hats everyone!
Don't forget: The African Children's Choir in
concert tonight at 7:00 pm at Church of Our Saviour, 4416 Betsy Kerrison
Parkway, Johns Island. Click this
Something
Fun To Do Today link for more
information.
It is 47 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Today's high temperature
is supposed to be in the mid-fifties. The low
tonight should be in the lower thirties. ** PLANT
WATCH **
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
osprey winging down Glossy Ibis Lane, two female
white-tailed
deer on Marsh Island Drive, six
double-crested cormorants at Cougar Point golf course and two at
Marsh Island Drive,
two
raccoons
snoozing in that same oak tree, and dozens of
snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
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