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This Archive section stores past Welcome to Kiawah Island messages from February 2004, in order by date, with the most recent date at the top. |
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February 29, 2004 Happy Leap Year Day! What will you do with your extra day this year? Read a book? Learn something new? The possibilities are endless. It is a fabulous morning on Kiawah this morning. Perhaps even Mother Nature and all her critters are aware of the “free day” too! Did you know
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** Eagle Update: The eaglet has landed! OK, not true just yet, but who could resist the pun? Our eaglet has been exercising its wings continuously and seems to be ready to take its first tentative flight. Be on the lookout this week-end, as the warmer temperatures and lack of rain should make for some terrific eaglet watching! Additional photos and information on the eagles are available by viewing the Conservancy's web site. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, one marsh hawk, two "hoodies (Hooded Mergansers) and two raccoons. It is 48 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to reach the low seventies. The low tonight should be in the low fifties.
February 28, 2004 Oh my! What is that glow outside the windows? Look! It is SUNSHINE! J There should be loads of happy people on Kiawah today, as Mother Nature has released the sun from its hiding place. While it won't be quite as warm as originally thought, sixty and sunny is far better than forty and gray, wouldn't you agree? Did you know? On today's date in history...
Something fun to do today: Given the sunshine headed our way today, perhaps you will stay on Kiawah and soak up the sun! If not, here are a few other ideas...
** Eagle Update: The eaglet has landed! OK, not true just yet, but who could resist the pun? Our eaglet has been exercising its wings continuously and seems to be ready to take its first tentative flight. Be on the lookout this week-end, as the warmer temperatures and lack of rain should make for some terrific eaglet watching! Additional photos and information on the eagles are available by viewing the Conservancy's web site. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, one marsh hawk, two bottle-nosed dolphins, and two raccoons. It is 38 degrees at 8:30 a.m. this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to reach the low sixties. The low tonight should be in the mid-thirties. ** PLANT WATCH **
February 27, 2004 Here we go again... Kiawah is gray and drizzly this morning. It certainly does not seem that tomorrow will be 60 and Sunday 70 degrees, now does it? ** Eagle Update: The eaglet has landed! OK, not true just yet, but who could resist the pun? Our eaglet has been exercising its wings continuously and seems to be ready to take its first tentative flight. Be on the lookout this week-end, as the warmer temperatures and lack of rain should make for some terrific eaglet watching! Additional photos and information on the eagles are available by viewing the Conservancy's web site. Did you know? On today's date in history...
Something fun to do today: Why not try one of these activities on for size? Beats getting rained upon!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, dozens of snowy egrets at the pond on Sea Marsh, one osprey, and two raccoons. It is 38 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. The high temperature today should be in the mid-forties with a 40% chance of rain. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-thirties. ** PLANT WATCH ** February 26, 2004 Although the sun is making a valiant effort to break through the clouds, it is once again gray and drizzly on Kiawah this morning. Another gale warning is in effect. The winds are gusting from 25 to 35 miles per hour - which explains all of the palm fronds and pine cones scattered everywhere this morning! The weather service says the low pressure system will move away late this afternoon, so expect these winds for most of the day. Tough to play tennis or golf against gale force winds, isn't it? The photo above is shared by George Muller. George spent five hours one day patiently waiting for the eagles to "pose" for the camera. Looks like it was worth the wait! Thanks George! More photos and information on the eagles are available by viewing the Conservancy's web site. ** Eagle Update: Despite our gray weather for the past few days, Kiawah's star attraction has been very much in evidence. Whenever you drive past the main gate, you are sure to spot several folks, armed with binoculars and cameras, watching patiently for "our" eaglet. We are very fortunate to witness such an event, but it is not by accident! Preserving the wild side of Kiawah, keeping it "Unique in America" has certainly played a part in having habitat so "our" eagles can nest here. Have you ever seen a bald eagle "in the wild" before? Did you know? Today's date is the anniversary of the first World Trade Center bombing. In 1993 a bomb exploded in the basement of the World Trade Center, killing six people. Something fun to do today:
Salsa and Merengue Lessons: Learn to dance! 7:30 pm; JB Pivot’s. 1662 Savannah Highway. Call 571-3668 for information. Shag Lessons: Learn our state dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Island Shag Club at 13 Center Street at Folly Beach. Call 588-9095 for information. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, four brown pelicans, dozens of snowy egrets at the pond on Sea Marsh, one great blue heron, seven double-crested cormorants, and two raccoons. It is 48 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to reach the upper forties. The low tonight should be in the upper thirties. ** PLANT WATCH **
February 25, 2004 It is gray and drizzly on Kiawah this morning. A gale warning is in effect for the waters off our coast! So the weather is certainly not being very cooperative today. ** Eagle Update: Despite our gray weather for the past few days, Kiawah's star has been very much in evidence. Whenever you drive past the main gate, you are sure to spot several folks, armed with binoculars and cameras, watching patiently for "our" eaglet. We are very fortunate to witness such an event, but it is not by accident! Preserving the wild side of Kiawah, keeping it "Unique in America" has certainly played a part in having habitat so "our" eagles can nest here. More photos and information on the eagles are available by viewing the Conservancy's web site. Have you ever seen a bald eagle "in the wild" before? Did you know? On today's date in 1841, the painter Renoir was born. Something fun to do today:
LECTURE AND BOOKSIGNING: FILM/DISCUSSION SERIES: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, eighteen snowy egrets near Sweet Gum Lane, two great blue herons, and two raccoons. It is 48 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. The high today should be in the mid-fifties, with a 50% chance of rain. Tonight's low is supposed to drop into the mid-forties. There is a 60% chance of rain , increasing after midnight. February 24, 2004 ** Happy Mardi Gras ** Kiawah is gray this morning. It would certainly seem that we will soon receive some rain. We did get rain during the night, and the streets have puddles. If the birds were not quiet this morning, you might see them preening in the puddles!
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Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, Kiawah's eaglet, thirty-four snowy egrets in a tree on the pond near Sweet Gum Lane, eighteen white ibis flying over Egret Pond, and two raccoons. It is 50 degrees at 8:14 a.m. this morning. Today's high is supposed to be in the high fifties, with a 70% chance of rain. The low tonight should be in the upper forties. There is a 50% chance of rain tonight. February 23, 2004 We have another lovely morning on Kiawah this morning. The sunshine is contagious, spreading smiles to everyone you see. If you look closely you can see buds on the tips of the plants and trees. Can spring be far behind?
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Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Kiawah's eaglet, fourteen brown pelicans, three snowy egrets, one great blue heron, seven double-crested cormorants, one American alligator, and two raccoons. It is 51 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. The temperature should reach the low sixties today, with a 20% chance of rain late in the day. Tonight's low is supposed to be near fifty. February 22, 2004 Kiawah is bright and beautiful this morning. The sun in shining and the birds are singing vociferously. They too are celebrating Mother Nature's gift of this premature "Spring Break". What will you do to "get outside and play" today?
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Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Kiawah's eaglet, nine robins, a dozen brown pelicans, dozens of snowy egrets on Governor's Drive, two great blue herons, sixteen double-crested cormorants, and one raccoon. It is 52 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the low sixties. The low tonight should be in the mid-forties. February 21, 2004 Kiawah is vacillating between sunshine and gray this morning. Mother Nature cannot seem to decide if she bathe us in sunshine or rain! Sunshine is certainly the preference for most of us!
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Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Kiawah's eaglet, three cedar waxwings, two Monarch butterflies, seventeen robins, six brown pelicans, one cardinal, and one raccoon. It is 59 degrees at 8:30 a.m. this morning. The high today should be in the mid-sixties, with a 20% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to drop into the lower forties. February 20, 2004 This morning makes three, count them, THREE days of sunshine in a row on Kiawah! There are lots of smiling faces around the island these days. Many people took advantage of yesterday's warmth, biking on the paths and walking on the beach. Of course all of this warm weather has folks out pottering in their yards as well. Thoughts are turning to flowers and planting - are you thinking about spring yet? Did you know? On today's date in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Twelve robins, seven brown pelicans, two cardinals, three double-crested cormorants, three snowy egrets, and one mockingbird. It is 48 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to be in the upper sixties. The low tonight should be in the lower fifties. February 19, 2004 Two days of wonderful sunshine in a row here on Kiawah! WOW! Today will be a fabulous day to do anything outside. The golf and tennis courses will no doubt be brimming with players today. While the birds migrating through do not play tennis or golf (at least there have been no reports of such!), they are certainly enjoying the warmer temperatures. Have you looked up into the trees or the sky recently? If so, you have probably seen masses of birds perched or flying across the the heavens. Some of the robins are so HUGE that you can see their red breasts while looking at them from the back! Joe Zambito submits the above photo of the Trans Canadian Highway Labrador. Thanks for sharing Joe, now we REALLY appreciate Kiawah's marvelous weather! Did you know? Today is the astronomer Copernicus' birthday. He was born in 1473.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: "Our" baby bald eagle, one marsh hawk, twenty-seven robins, four brown pelicans, four double-crested cormorants, six snowy egrets. It is 44 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. The high temperature today should be in the mid-sixties. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the low forties.
February 18, 2004 Well, well, well! What do we have here on Kiawah this morning? SUNSHINE! Yippee! J The bright sunlight is a welcome sight today. No doubt there will be many folks out and about today, enjoying it. What will you do to get outside and play today? Did you know? On today's date in 1885, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published. Today is also "Pluto Day". Pluto Day celebrates that the planet Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory on February 18, 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: "Our" baby bald eagle, two great blue herons, eight brown pelicans, nine double-crested cormorants, three snowy egrets, and two raccoons. It is 37 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to be in the mid-fifties. The low tonight should drop into the mid-thirties again. ** PLANT WATCH **
February 17, 2004 Once more we awoke to a gray, dreary, drizzly morning on Kiawah. The sun did make a brief appearance yesterday, but alas, it did not stick around long enough to warm things up. A light rain is expected for most of today, so get out your umbrella! Something fun to do today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two adult bald eagles, "our" eaglet, four brown pelicans, three hooded mergansers, fourteen double-crested cormorants, three snowy egrets, and two raccoons. It is 36 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. The temperature should reach the mid-forties today, with a 60% chance of rain. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-thirties. ** PLANT WATCH ** February 16, 2004 It is back to winter weather with a vengeance. Kiawah is chilly and damp, with temperatures only in the forties today. It doesn't look like there will be any sunshine to warm us up either. <sigh> Soon though! Soon it will be spring and we will all be grumbling about the piles of live oak leaves in our yards. Wouldn't you rather enjoy winter than rake oak leaves? Eagle Update: Kiawah's very own eaglet has been spotted hopping about the nest. It is common for a young eaglet to test its wings by hopping from branch to branch and to flex and flap its wings. The eaglet should fledge (take its first flight) within a couple of weeks. For a complete chronology of Kiawah's eagles, check the Kiawah Island Conservancy's web site. Something fun to do today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One baby bald eagle, three brown pelicans, seven double-crested cormorants, two snowy egrets, and two raccoons. It is 37 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today's high is supposed to be only in the mid-forties. The low tonight should drop to the upper thirties. There is a 30% chance of rain after midnight. February 15, 2004 Do you hear that noise? Sort of a low, dull growl? It is the residents of Kiawah making that noise! Once more we are gray, drizzly, and dreary, and there is serious some grumbling going on! After a Valentine's Day full of showers we are faced with more this morning. Let's hope Mother Nature gets it all out of her system soon! Eagle Update: Kiawah's very own eaglet has been spotted hopping about the nest. It is common for a young eaglet to test its wings by hopping from branch to branch and to flex and flap its wings. The eaglet should fledge (take its first flight) within a couple of weeks. For a complete chronology of Kiawah's eagles, check the Kiawah Island Conservancy's web site. Did you know? Today is the birth date of Susan B. Anthony Something fun to do today: Today is day two of the Great Backyard Bird Count. If you do not feel like braving the drizzle, here are some other suggestions:
Today is the last day of the Lowcountry Blues Bash.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One adult bald eagle, one baby bald eagle starting to test its wings, five brown pelicans, four double-crested cormorants, and ten snowy egrets. It is 49 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. The high today should be in the low fifties. There is a 60% chance of rain today. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the upper thirties. Tonight there is a 40% chance of rain. February 14, 2004 Here we are back to normal winter weather again... Kiawah is gray and drizzly this morning. It is doubtful that even the most intrepid golfers or tennis players will make it out to play today. It is supposed to rain all day long. Sounds like a good excuse to stay inside with a good book, don't you think? Don't forget: The Great Backyard Bird Count begins today. It is rainy, but the birds will still be out and about. Something fun to do today: If staying inside and reading by the fire isn't your "bag", here are some other ideas:
Today and tomorrow are the final days of the Lowcountry Blues Bash.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One adult bald eagle catching lunch, one baby bald eagle, eleven brown pelicans, eight double-crested cormorants, five snowy egrets, and three raccoons. It is 46 degrees at 8:30 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be near fifty. There is a 100% chance of rain today. The low tonight should drop to the mid-forties. Tonight there is a 70% chance of rain. February 13, 2004 Well what do you know? The sun managed to find its way back to Kiawah this morning! It is a lovely sunny morning. If it weren't for the oak leaves everywhere, you might even think it was springtime. The pelicans above still believe it is winter though. Have you ever noticed that the pelicans head to the interior ponds and lagoons during winter? Marilyn Blizard shares this pelican photo with us. Thanks Marilyn! Breaking News: KIGR has withdrawn their existing Planned Development Application for the Ocean Course. The public hearing scheduled at 2:30 PM on 13 February at the Town Council chambers is canceled. Agenda item VIII. H. "Planning Commission Recommendation on Ocean Course Planned Development" will be deleted from the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled at 3 PM on 13 February. Are you paraskevidekatriaphobic? If so, today is definitely not your day! For the rest of you, happy Friday the 13th! Don't forget: The Great Backyard Bird Count begins tomorrow. Dig out your binoculars! Did you know? Today is:
Something fun to do today: The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition begins today. The exhibits open at 10:00 a.m. and are open until 6:00 p.m. This is the final week-end of the Lowcountry Blues Bash. Have you made it into Charleston to see any events? If not, here are today's:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One baby bald eagle, seven brown pelicans, five double-crested cormorants, fifty-eight (!) snowy egrets, and three raccoons. It is 43 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. The high today should reach the mid-fifties once again. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties. There is a 20% chance of rain after midnight tonight. February 12, 2004 There is no birdsong this morning on Kiawah. Birds and people alike are huddled inside, fortifying themselves against the damp, cold rain. It would seem that rain is the order of the day, perhaps even into tonight. Apparently galoshes and umbrellas will be your fashion accessory today! Did you know? Today is:
Something fun to do today: Why not dance in the rain? Weekend Dance Parties Dance instructor Stanley Ostendorff teaches a variety of dance styles in a spacious, friendly environment. Come alone or bring a partner. Every Fri. and Sat., 7:30 pm. $8. Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant. Call 881-3780 for information. More Blues Bash events!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, one eaglet, three brown pelicans, two double-crested cormorants, and three raccoons. It is 45 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. Today the high temperature is supposed to be in the mid-fifties once again. The low tonight should be in the upper thirties. February 11, 2004 The birds are causing quite a cacophony outside this morning! No doubt they are discussing the fact that Kiawah is gray once again this morning. At 50 degrees, it is fairly warm outside, but it appears that a little rain is headed our way. Still, perhaps you will be able to get outside before the showers arrive? It would be a shame to waste such lovely weather... The photo above is shared by Joe Zambito. Joe caught these brown pelicans Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay...er... lagoon! Did you know? Today is:
Something fun to do today: More Blues Bash events!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, two great blue herons, eight brown pelicans and six double-crested cormorants on the overlook at Egret Pond, eleven snowy egrets, and three raccoons. It is 50 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. The temperature today should reach the mid-fifties, with a 20% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties. February 10, 2004 This is starting to sound like a broken record... "It is gray and dreary on Kiawah this morning." We are almost afraid to say this, (given the number of off-island, northern property owners who read this site!) but when will spring arrive? The robins have been here and left, the yellow-rumped warblers are still flitting everywhere. So the question is... where is the sunshine? Did you know? On today's date in 1861, Jefferson Davis got word that he had been selected president of the new Confederate States of America. Something fun to do today: Why not shake things up a little and get away from the gray and dreary?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, one bobcat, one great blue heron, three snowy egrets, and three raccoons. It is 46 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the upper fifties once again. The low tonight should drop to the upper forties. There is a 30% chance of rain both during the day and tonight. February 9, 2004 This morning has dawned gray and chilly. But the birds certainly are not letting a little chill affect them! They are flitting around everywhere, singing happily. How is the weather where you live? Is it more like Kiawah, or the photo above? Did you know? Today is the anniversary of the British Invasion. In 1964 the Beatles made their first live television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show". Something fun thing to do today: The Lowcountry Blues Bash is in full swing! Why not head downtown and enjoy a show?
Special Thanks... to John Hinshaw and Paul Ross for sending in a copy of the Wall Street Journal article (see Links of Interest) that mentions the spa at The Sanctuary. Don Jacobs also tried to help out with the article. Thanks y'all! Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, seven brown pelicans, four double-crested cormorants, a dozen snowy egrets, and two great blue herons. It is 46 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. The temperature should reach the upper fifties today, and tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-forties. There is a 20% chance of rain today as well. February 8, 2004 Kiawah is a sunny, beautiful, *cold* paradise this morning. Isn't it peculiar that just a couple of days ago we were all basking in 70 degree temperatures, and now we are piling on the winter coats again? Thanks to Steve Lapp for passing along the above photo. This is a photo of Interstate 481 between Fulton, NY and Oswego, NY. Really puts our weather into perspective, wouldn't you say? J Did you know? Today is:
Something fun thing to do today: The South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey presents a program on raptors at 2:00 pm. at the Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy 17N, Awendaw. Call 928-3368 for information. Special Thanks... to John Hinshaw and Paul Ross for sending in a copy of the Wall Street Journal article (see Links of Interest) that mentions the spa at The Sanctuary. Don Jacobs also tried to help out with the article. Thanks y'all! Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two bald eagles, three great blue herons, two hooded merganzers, two dozen brown pelicans, and 15 or 16 double-crested cormorants. It is 38 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the lower fifties. The low tonight should drop into the upper thirties. February 7, 2004 It is back to winter on Kiawah this morning. But it is sunny and beautiful outside, so bundle up and give it a go! Part of today's chores may very well be picking up all of the debris scattered by the ferocious winds of last night. Kiawah is currently decorated by branches, Spanish moss, and pine cones, strewn through yards and streets. Yesterday was one of those unseasonably warm winter days that make you consider again why you love living in South Carolina! Despite some serious winds, the temperature was over 70 degrees! Lots of folks spent time enjoying the weather and playing outside. Did you know? On today's date:
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Something fun thing to do today: The Lowcountry Blues Bash is now in full swing. You can get descriptions of each and directions to the venues by clicking here to go to the Blues Bash web site. Some of today's events include:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, two great blue herons, three hooded merganzers, six brown pelicans and two double-crested cormorants on the overlook at Egret Pond, two alligators, and three raccoons. It is 46 degrees at 8:15 a.m. this morning. The high today should be in the upper fifties. Tonight's low temperature is supposed to be in the mid-thirties. ** Plant Watch ** February 6, 2004 It is unbelievably warm this morning on Kiawah. Apparently the storms on the way have pushed warm, wet air in our direction. Too bad we will not be able to get outside to play in the warm weather - at least not without a raincoat and galoshes! Tonight is the "Full Snow Moon" - Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native tribes of the north and east most often called February's full Moon the Full Snow Moon. Some tribes also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult. Something fun thing to do today: The Lowcountry Coin Club's annual show features 35 dealers in U.S. and foreign coins and currency, tokens, gold, silver. It is at the Radisson Inn, Rivers Avenue (I-26 at the Aviation Avenue exit) from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Call 744-2072 for information. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two bald eagles, two great blue herons, three hooded merganzers, about 50 (!) brown pelicans and double-crested cormorants on the overlook at Egret Pond, a dozen robins dunking themselves in a bird bath, and three raccoons. It is 66 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to reach the upper sixties. Rain is on the way, with a 70% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. The low tonight should be in the lower fifties. There is a 30% chance of showers tonight. February 5, 2004 It's back to gray and dreary this morning on Kiawah. But it much warmer than it has been, so perhaps the slate-colored sky is a good trade-off? While we may all clamor for spring, some birds believe it is already here! During the past few days, the island has been filled with robins and yellow-rumped warblers. Marilyn Blizard was kind enough to share this photo of a yellow-rumped warbler. ** Eagle update: For the past few weeks, one or both of the bald eagles near the front gate have been spotted perched on the edge of the nest, leaning into it. They appeared to be feeding a little one, but we could not be certain. But now an eaglet has been spotted! Soon we should see the eaglet perching on the side of the nest. If the eaglet survives, this will be the second year in a row that Kiawah has been the home to a baby bald eagle! Something fun thing to do today: Why not go to Middleton Place for one of their Camellia Walks? Among the rare and historic varieties is one that was first planted in 1786. The walks are $20 and run through March 15. Call 556-6020 for information. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two bald eagles and one eaglet, four great blue herons, seven "hoodies" (hooded merganzers), six double-crested cormorants, and three raccoons. It is 46 degrees at 9:15 a.m. this morning. The high temperature today should reach the upper fifties, with a 20% chance of rain. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-fifties. There is a 30% chance of showers tonight. February 4, 2004 It is a lovely sunny day on Kiawah this morning! What a welcome reprieve it is from the dreariness of the past several days. Will you be able to get outside and enjoy it? ** Eagle update: For the past few weeks, one or both of the bald eagles near the front gate have been spotted perched on the edge of the nest, leaning into it. They appeared to be feeding a little one, but we could not be certain. But now an eaglet has been spotted! Soon we should see the eaglet perching on the side of the nest. If the eaglet survives, this will be the second year in a row that Kiawah has been the home to a baby bald eagle! Something fun thing to do today: Today is the start of the Lowcountry Blues Bash. This annual event runs through February 15th at various venues around Charleston. Whether you prefer extraordinary live performances or even films, the Blues Bash has something for everyone. Did you know? Today is the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's Birthday. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle and one eaglet, two great blue herons, one doe with a "necklace", six double-crested cormorants, and three raccoons. It is 44 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the high fifties. The low tonight should drop into the upper thirties. February 3, 2004 It is overcast on Kiawah again this morning, but at least it is significantly warmer! The temperature should be in the sixties today, a brief respite from winter temperatures. So get on outside and play! Don't forget: to get out to vote in the primary today! Our polling place is the Kiawah Island Fire Station. Did you know? Today is...
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, two red-tailed hawks, one great blue heron, seventeen wild turkeys at the Briar's Creek Golf Course, eight double-crested cormorants, and three raccoons. It is 48 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. The high temperature today should reach the low sixties. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the upper thirties. February 2, 2004 It's Ground Hog Day! Groundhog Day comes from Candlemas Day, observed for centuries in parts of Europe on February 2nd where the custom was to have the clergy bless candles and distribute them to the people. This seems to have derived from the pagan celebration of Imbolc, coming at the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. The Roman Legions, it is said, brought the tradition to the Germans. "Punxsutawney Phil" up in Pennsylvania saw his shadow this morning, and predicted six more weeks of winter. Kiawah is overcast again this morning, so our version of Punxsutawney Phil, "Kiawah Coon" did not see his shadow. Guess this means that Kiawah will only have four more weeks of winter! J Something fun thing to do today: Head on down to the Sandcastle to meet author Richard Cote. Richard will speak about his book, Mary's World, Love, War, and Family Ties in Nineteenth Century Charleston. Contact the Sandcastle for details.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive, two great blue herons, six hooded mergansers, four double-crested cormorants, four pelicans on Pintail Pond, and three raccoons. It is 37 degrees at 8:45 a.m. this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the low fifties, with a 60% chance of rain.. The low tonight should be in the upper forties with a 70% chance of rain. February 1, 2004 Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday! Kiawah is gray and dreary again this morning. It seems that rain is headed our way, as there is a 40% chance today, increasing to a 60% chance tonight. Only the television pundits will be happy with this weather! We may not have warm weather right now, but there are still plenty of sights and sounds to enjoy. As the photo above shows, Kiawah's sunsets are usually well worth a stare! Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. There will be loads of events and things to do to celebrate. Something fun thing to do today: The Charleston Boat Show the show features more than 70 boat lines, fishing seminars and more. Charleston Area Convention Center. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle, dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive, two great blue herons, six hooded mergansers, four double-crested cormorants, four pelicans on Pintail Pond, and three raccoons. It is 37 degrees at 9:00 a.m. this morning. The high today should reach the mid-forties. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-thirties, with a 60% chance of rain. ** Plant Watch! ** |
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