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October 31, 2004
We have a bit of fog on Kiawah this morning.
It should clear off soon and leave us with sunshine and a perfect fall
day.
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Happy Halloween
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Did you know? "Soul food" has been at the heart
of the mischief and merriment made on Halloween night for hundreds of
years. We're not talking about ham hocks and collard greens either! The
treats offered on October 31st can be traced to the ancient Celtic
celebration of Samhain, a major pagan holiday that marked the start of the
new year on their calendar. The November 1st festival was a time to gather
the harvest and prepare for winter, but also when the souls of the dead
returned to the earthly world - or so the Celts believed. To keep the
ghosts at bay, the Celts would place offerings of food and drink outside
their homes.
How was the Cinder Creek Oyster Roast last night?
The weather was perfect for it, so hopefully everyone who attended had a
wonderful time.
Reminder... Daylight
savings time ended early this morning. Did you remember to "fall back"?
It is 68 degrees at 8:30 this morning. The
high today should be near eighty. Tonight's low is supposed to be in
the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One male
cardinal, one
black
vulture, two
double-crested cormorants at Ibis Pond,
two
American alligators,
two
white-tailed deer next to Glossy Ibis Drive,
and dozens of
snowy egrets at the lagoon on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 30, 2004
What's that outside the window this morning?
SUNSHINE!
J
We have lovely skies on Kiawah this morning. Although it is
supposed to be a bit cloudy today, it is not supposed to rain. So today
should be a terrific day to enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps
you will bicycle on the paths today or take a walk on the beach?
The Cinder Creek Oyster Roast is tonight.
The event is sponsored by KICA, and will be a great time to meet & greet
your neighbors while enjoying some terrific food.
Don't Forget! Daylight
savings time ends TONIGHT! Be sure to "fall back" by
moving your clocks back one hour. We all get an additional
hour of sleep tonight... yea!
It is 66 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be near eighty, with tonight's low in the
mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
anole who seemed determined to run INTO the house,
four
double-crested cormorants at Ibis and Willet Ponds,
three
American alligators,
one
great blue heron,
two
white-tailed deer next to Glossy Ibis Drive,
and dozens of
snowy egrets at the lagoon on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 29, 2004
One more overcast gray morning on Kiawah this morning.
The temperature is quite nice however, so no excuses for staying inside
all day! What do you plan to do on this Friday?
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy
has a beautiful photo on their web site that shows some of Kiawah's fall
colors in all their glory.
Click here or the button
to the right to take a peek.
Don't Forget! Daylight
savings time ends this week-end. Early Sunday morning you should
"fall back" and turn your clocks back an hour. An additional hour of
sleep will be oh so nice!
It is 67 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today should be in the low seventies with a 50% chance of
showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the low sixties with a 40% chance of
rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
double-crested cormorants at Ibis Pond, one
broad-headed skink,
one
American alligator at the Flyway spillway, two
great blue herons, four
white-tailed deer along Governor's Drive,
and seven
snowy egrets.
October 28, 2004
Kiawah is very overcast this morning. It
seems that the prediction of a 20% chance of showers today will be quite
accurate. That noise you hear outside is birds twittering noisily and
squirrels playing tag up and down the oak trees. What do you see
outside your window this morning?
So much for the lunar eclipse last night!
While the full moon was visible for a short while, the clouds rolled in
long before the eclipse began. And unfortunately they stuck around long
enough that viewing it was impossible.
It is 67 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be in the low seventies with a 20% chance of
rain. The low tonight should be near sixty with a 30% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
American alligators at the Flyway spillway,
two tiny
anoles darting about in The
Preserve, one
osprey, three
double-crested cormorants, two
great blue herons, one
white-tailed deer along Kiawah Island Club Drive,
and four
snowy egrets.
October 27, 2004
It is still cool on Kiawah this morning,
though a bit warmer than it has been recently. While it is overcast,
it certainly looks to be a fabulous day to enjoy all Kiawah has to offer.
The Governor's Club Tennis Championships are today - you could go cheer on
a friend! Or perhaps you are more of a participant than an observer?
If so, why not hop on your bike and treat yourself to a "Tour de Kiawah"?
Astronomy 101: There are big
astronomy happenings tonight... a full moon AND a total lunar eclipse!
Tonight is the Full Hunter's Moon. It gets its name because the leaves are
falling and the deer fattened, so it is time to hunt. Since the fields
have been reaped, hunters can easily see fox and the animals which have
come out to glean.
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon turns
from bright silver to bright orange to blood red to dark brown. The moon
will enter Earth's shadow at 9:14 p.m. Totality begins at 10:23 p.m.;
mid-eclipse is at 11:04 p.m.; totality ends at 11:45 p.m.; and the moon
leaves the umbra at 12:54 Thursday morning.
It is 62 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The
high today should be in the mid-seventies again. Tonight's low is
supposed to be in the mid-sixties with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
osprey at Ibis Pond, four
double-crested cormorants, one
great blue heron, five
white-tailed deer along Governor's Drive,
and six
snowy egrets.
October 26, 2004
It is delightfully chilly on Kiawah this
morning. Just the sort of morning that makes you want to snuggle
back under the covers with some hot chocolate. But if you are more
adventurous, why not check out Kiawah's bike paths or nature walks?
If you haven't yet stopped by the Conservancy's walk
Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature Trail at 133 Conifer Lane, today
would be a terrific opportunity!
Will you help? Someone with a
particularly soft heart found some beautiful stray kittens at East Beach
earlier this week. They look to be about 10 weeks old, and are as cute and
cuddly as only kittens can be. There are tabbies and one lone black
kitten. These are your best options for getting a "Kiawah Kitty" since you
can't have a bobcat... If you would love a Kiawah Kitty for your
very own, please
click here to find out about one!
It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today;s
temperature is supposed to be in the mid-seventies again, with tonight in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three tiny
double-crested cormorants, two
great blue herons, dozens of
snowy egrets in the lagoon on
Sea Marsh Drive, two handsome male
white-tailed deer along Governor's Drive,
and plenty of
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes.
October 25, 2004
Kiawah is cool and overcast this morning. No
showers yesterday either, but the cold front certainly arrived as
scheduled!
Preparations for the UBS Warburg Cup at
Cassique begin in earnest today. There is a meeting for volunteers
at the River Course at 5:30 this afternoon.
Will you help? Someone with a
particularly soft heart found some beautiful stray kittens at East Beach
earlier this week. They look to be about 10 weeks old, and are as cute and
cuddly as only kittens can be. There are tabbies and one lone black
kitten. These are your best options for getting a "Kiawah Kitty" since you
can't have a bobcat... If you would love a Kiawah Kitty for your
very own, please
click here to adopt it!
It is 64 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The
high temperature today should be in the mid-seventies. Tonight's low
is supposed to be in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Thirteen
great blue herons (isn't it amazing how many you see once the
island quiets down?), dozens of
snowy egrets in the lagoon on
Sea Marsh Drive, one handsome male
white-tailed deer on Marsh Island Drive,
and still loads of
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes.
October 24, 2004
Once again we have a cool start on Kiawah this morning.
The 20% chance of showers never materialized last night. Apparently
they were delayed a bit, as the island is gray and overcast this morning.
If it does rain, today's symphony event will be held inside in The
Sanctuary's Grand Oaks Ballroom.
Will you help? Someone with a
particularly soft heart found some beautiful stray kittens at East Beach
earlier this week. They look to be about 10 weeks old, and are as cute and
cuddly as only kittens can be. There are tabbies and one lone black
kitten. These are your best options for getting a "Kiawah Kitty" since you
can't have a bobcat... If you would love a Kiawah Kitty for your
very own, please
click here to adopt it!
It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be in the high sixties with a 40% chance of
showers. The low tonight should be
near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
great blue herons, one in The Preserve, and one along Governor's
Drive, dozens of
snowy egrets in the lagoon on
Sea Marsh Drive, one male
cardinal, three male
white-tailed deer,
one
red-bellied woodpecker
on Marsh Island Drive, still TONS of
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
and one
raccoon.
October 23, 2004
It is very cool, but sunny on Kiawah this morning.
It was pretty chilly again last night, but terrific
sleeping weather... This morning the hibiscus on the front porch looks a
little frostbitten - not likely, but perhaps it will perk up in this
lovely sunshine. This weather this morning is perfect for heading
down to Night Heron Park to check out KICA's Cars in the Park event!
See you there!
Will you help? Someone with a
particularly soft heart found some beautiful stray kittens at East Beach
yesterday. They look to be about 10 weeks old, and are as cute and
cuddly as only kittens can be. There are tabbies and one lone black
kitten. These are your best options for getting a "Kiawah Kitty" since you
can't have a bobcat... If you would love a Kiawah Kitty for your
very own, please
click here to adopt it!
It is 56 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The
high today should be near seventy. Tonight's low is supposed to be
in the upper fifties, with a 20% chance of rain late this evening.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
American bittern back at the spillway near Flyway,
one
great blue heron in The Preserve, two
American alligators also at the spillway,
one
red-bellied woodpecker
on Marsh Island Drive, still TONS of
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
and one
raccoon.
October 22, 2004
Kiawah is back to its normally sunny self this morning.
No rain in the forecast, just more fabulous island weather!
Will you help? Someone with a
particularly soft heart found some beautiful stray kittens at East Beach
yesterday. They look to be about 10 weeks old, and are as cute and
cuddly as only kittens can be. There are tabbies and one lone black
kitten. These are your best options for getting a "Kiawah Kitty" since you
can't have a bobcat... If you would love a Kiawah Kitty for your
very own, please
click here to adopt it!
Did you know? Tonight is
the last night of the Orionids meteor showers. Relatively
small showers, they have roughly 15 to 25 meteors per hour. For best viewing,
take a beach towel or a lawn chair out to the beach and look to the South
between 2 and 4 a.m. If the weather cooperates, you will see swift
streaks of light flash through the sky. Oh, and you had better take
a blanket! Brrrrrrrr...
It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to reach the mid-seventies, with tonight's low in
the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
American bittern at Osprey Point, two
great blue herons in the ponds along Governor's Drive,
three
American alligators at the spillway near Flyway Drive,
one
ladderback woodpecker on Marsh Island Drive, more
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
and one
raccoon.
October 21, 2004
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning. No
rain is in the current forecast, but it certainly is gray outside!
If the weather predictions are correct about the lack of rain, today
should be a terrific day to be outside.
Did you attend the Chopin concert here on the
island last night? It was the first event sponsored by the newly
formed Arts Council. What a terrific start to what we all hope will
be a long and flourishing series of arts events.
Did you know? Tonight and
tomorrow the Orionids meteor showers will be in town. They are relatively
small showers, with 15 to 25 meteors per hour. For best viewing,
take a beach towel or a lawn chair out to the beach and look to the South
between 2 and 4 a.m. If the weather cooperates, you will see swift
streaks of light flash through the sky. Oh, and you had better take
a blanket! Brrrrrrrr...
It is 65 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today should be in the mid-seventies, with tonight in
the lower fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Dozens of
dragonflies
and
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
one
anole that ran INTO the house! one
eight-point
buck
in the backyard (Marsh Island Drive),
two
American alligators at the spillway near Flyway Drive, and one
raccoon.
October 20, 2004
Last night's showers seem to have passed, and
it is a beautiful morning on Kiawah this morning. Only the slight puddles
in the street and driveways indicate that we had any rain at all. It
looks like today will be another fabulous fall day! The weather
should be perfect for outside activities as it will be at least 80
degrees. How will you spend today? On the beach? On a bike?
Perhaps go for a walk? Whatever you choose, enjoy!
It is 69 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be near eighty. The low tonight should be in
the lower sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Still more
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
one
five-lined skink racing along the
Allee of Oaks, one teeny
anole zipping along the bicycle path, one
female
white-tailed deer along
Governor's Drive, one
American alligator at the spillway near Flyway Drive,
and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 19, 2004
Despite a prediction of showers throughout
the day, Kiawah is lovely this morning. We currently have sunshine and a
light breeze.
More fall colors make themselves known if you
look around... purple beauty berries, yellow goldenrod, and white puffy
salt myrtles at the edge of the marsh all announce that fall has arrived!
It is 72 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The
high today should be in the low eighties with a 40% chance of rain. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the upper sixties. There is a 70% chance of
showers tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Dozens more
Gulf Fritillary butterflies in the dunes,
two
downy
woodpeckers on Marsh Island Drive, two
female
white-tailed deer along
Governor's Drive, three
American alligators at the spillway near Flyway Drive,
and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 18, 2004
Kiawah is delightful this morning. We have
sunshine and scarcely any humidity at all. Fall has arrived on our
fair island. Though Kiawah does not have the brilliant reds and
yellows of South Carolina's mountains or northern climes, we do have
definite color changes in the fall. The purple sweet grass, the gold
and browns of the marsh, and the orange bittersweet berries.
Did you attend KICA's Fall Sunset Cruise
yesterday evening? Captain George guided participants through
our waterways, pointing out history and areas of interest. Hope you
had fun at the "floating cocktail party"!
It is 69 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be near eighty. The low tonight should be in the
upper sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
buck,
three female
white-tailed deer along
Flyway Drive, two
American alligators, one
great blue heron in The Preserve,
still more
Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
one
anole,
and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 17, 2004
It is another fabulous morning on Kiawah. The
sun is shining brightly, and it is cool with just a slight breeze.
It looks to be a perfect day to get outside and play! Will you
manage to enjoy the outdoors today?
Last night was the Kiawah Conservancy's
Maritime Masquerade. More than 300 people flocked to The Sanctuary
to enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing. There was also a silent
auction, and all proceeds benefited the Conservancy. More than $15,000 was
raised!
It is 64 degrees at 9:30 this morning. The
high today should reach the mid to upper seventies. Tonight's low is
supposed to be in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
bucks,
two female
white-tailed deer along
Governor's Drive, dozens of
Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
seven
wood
storks in the creek next to Cassique's entrance, four
anoles,
and one mama
raccoon
with three babies. Spotted at The Sanctuary: hundreds of
critters dressed in tuxedoes and evening gowns. their faces oddly
feathered...
October 16, 2004
Brrrrr....Kiawah is certainly chilly this
morning! Despite the chill, it is another magnificent morning.
Dew
is glistening on the leaves and grass, the birds are twittering noisily,
and squirrels are playing tag up and down the oak trees. What do you
see outside your window this morning?
During this time of year our Kiawah critters
are very active, especially at dusk and at night. Remember, they are
not on the lookout for us or for cars, so PLEASE drive carefully!
It is 55 degrees at 9:30 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be in the mid-seventies. The low tonight
should be in the mid-fifties. Better find those blankets!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
buck
standing proudly alongside Ocean Course Drive, one
American bittern
at the spillway near Flyway Drive, two
American alligators
also at the spillway, two female
white-tailed deer on
Marsh Island Drive, two
anoles,
and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 15, 2004
So this is the "slight chance of rain" that
we were supposed to have after midnight last night? It has been raining
since about 11 last night, and it doesn't look like it will stop anytime
soon. Kiawah is a bit dreary and gray this morning, though breezy and
cool.
During this time of year our Kiawah critters
are very active, especially at dusk and at night. Remember, they are
not on the lookout for us or for cars, so PLEASE drive carefully!
It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today should be near seventy. The thundershowers are supposed to hang
around all morning, but clear out by this afternoon. Tonight's low
is supposed to be in the mid-fifties. Windows open anyone?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two female
white-tailed deer
and two bucks, though not all in the same place, five
anoles (or would that be anoli?
J),
two male
cardinals, one very loud
blue jay,
and three
raccoons.
October 14, 2004
A blast of cold air arrived last night on Kiawah,
so we are cool and sunny this morning. The humidity of yesterday is
but a dream, as the cool front moves across Kiawah. Doesn't it smell
and feel terrific outside right now?
Though it is not Halloween yet, (so no
vampires) there is "someone" on the island today who wants to suck your
blood! There is a blood drive at the Town Hall, so head on over &
donate!
It is 61 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
temperature is supposed to be in the mid-seventies, with tonight's low in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Nine
wood storks in the creek outside Cassique's entrance, one
red-tailed hawk, one
American bittern and three
American alligators
at the spillway near the Flyway fire station, three
black vultures dining on the
beach, one
common buckeye butterfly, more dozens of
Gulf Fritillary butterflies, and three
snowy egrets in The Preserve.
October 13, 2004
Kiawah is much warmer this morning than in
the past few days. It is a wee bit humid as well. There will
probably be some air conditioners turned back on today!
Are you a butterfly fan? If so, now is a good
time to make sure you have the best perennials ready to bloom this spring.
If you want your butterfly garden to be alive with fluttering wings next
year, dividing established perennials during autumn months is the easiest
and quickest way to make them healthier. For more information on your
butterfly garden, you can check the
Butterfly
Gardening Page.
Did you know?
Butterflies taste with their feet!!! Via tiny
receptors, a butterfly lands on a plant and tastes to see if it is the
right kind of plant to lay its eggs on! What a relief that WE don't taste
that way! J
It is 74 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The
high today should be near eighty with a 20% chance of
showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Loads of dragonflies in
the dunes, three
sea stars
on the beach, three
brown pelicans, a
pair of
blue jays, and
two female
white-tailed
deer along Governor's Drive.
October 12, 2004
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning.
Have you noticed the creeping edge of fall entering the island?
There is a hint of cooler weather to come in the air. And even the smells
of the outdoors are different now than during the summer. It is hard to
believe that soon we will be turning the clocks back and the days will be
shorter. Are you ready for fall?
It is 66 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's
high is supposed to be in the upper seventies with a 30% chance of
rain. The low tonight should be in the mid-sixties with a 50%
chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Dozens of
Gulf Fritillary butterflies
flitting along the dunes, one
great blue heron next to Blue Heron Pond Road, one female
white-tailed
deer near Yellow Throat Lane,
one
snowy egret in the marsh
near Glossy Ibis, and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 11, 2004
** Happy Columbus Day **
Kiawah's Columbus Day has started cool and
overcast. No parade here, though there are others nearby. Do you
have the day off?
Did you go to the Taste of Charleston
outing at Boone Hall Plantation yesterday? With 50 restaurants
participating, it certainly sounded like a terrific way to spend a cloudy
Sunday afternoon.
This coming Saturday is the Kiawah Island Natural Habitat
Conservancy's Maritime Masquerade. It promises
to be great fun for everyone. There will also be events on Sunday.
Click here to see the scheduled events.
It is 68 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
high today should be in the upper seventies with a 30% chance of
rain. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the lower sixties with a 40%
chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bald eagle over the
Kiawah River, three female
white-tailed
deer along Governor's Drive, three
snowy egrets in the marsh
near Glossy Ibis, a pair of
blue jays, and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 10, 2004
It is mostly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.
After several showers yesterday, it appears that more of the same is in
store. Perhaps a good book is in order?
Have you noticed all the busy squirrels lately?
We seem to have a bumper crop of acorns this year, and the squirrels are
industriously running to and fro, stashing acorns for cooler weather.
This coming Saturday is the Kiawah Island Natural Habitat
Conservancy's Maritime Masquerade. It promises
to be great fun for everyone. There will also be events on Sunday.
Click here to see the scheduled events.
It is 70 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's
weather is a repeat of yesterday's: a high in the upper seventies with a 30% chance of
rain today, and a low in the mid-sixties tonight with a 20%
chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bald eagle near the
Beach Club, one female
white-tailed
deer,
one male
cardinal, two
American alligators in
The Preserve, and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 9, 2004
Kiawah is warmer this morning than the past
few mornings. Yesterday the weather predictions were way off, as we
stayed overcast and received showers for quite some time during the day.
There are still butterflies everywhere - and blossoms too!
The bloodflowers are blooming now, as well as goldenrod and sea mallow.
Everywhere you look, Mother Nature is parading glorious colors across
Kiawah's
landscape.
It is 71 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Today's temperature should be in the upper seventies with a 30% chance of
rain. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-sixties. There is a 20%
chance of showers tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
osprey, two
double-crested cormorants, one
great blue heron near Glossy Ibis, a pair of
blue jays,
dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, and one mama
raccoon
with three babies. Heard but not seen: a pair of
great horned owls.
October 8, 2004
Kiawah is once again cool and breezy. While
it is cloudy and a bit gray, it is not supposed to rain today. So it
should be a wonderful day to get outside and play!
Have you noticed the golden spiders at your
house disappearing? Every year they show up in the summer months
while it is hot. As Kiawah gets cooler, they seem to suddenly cease
to exist. Only their huge webs remain, fluttering slowly in the wind.
Until we get out the ladders and drag them down, that is!
FYI: The
John's Island Library is scheduled to open October 26th. For more
information on the library, click here.
It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
The high today is supposed to reach the upper seventies again, with tonight's
low the low
sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bald eagle flying over the
Kiawah River, one
osprey, one
great blue heron,
one
American alligator
sunning itself on the bank
at Turtle Point golf course, dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive, and one mama
raccoon
with three babies.
October 7, 2004
Brrrrrrr! It is a bit chilly on Kiawah this
morning. If you went to bed with your windows
open last night, you probably woke up burrowed under the covers, blankets
up to your eyeballs...But wasn't it terrific? There is a slight
breeze this morning, and practically zero humidity. Looks like today
will be another fabulous day here in our own personal Camelot!
FYI: The
John's Island Library is scheduled to open October 26th. For more
information on the library, click here.
It is 64 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Today's temperature should be in the upper seventies. The low tonight is
supposed to be in the low
sixties again.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
osprey, one
tricolored heron,
two
great blue herons,
one male and one female
white-tailed deer alongside Governor's Drive,
one
American alligator
at Osprey Point golf course, one
anole, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 6, 2004
We are breezy and cool here on Kiawah this
morning. It was so nice last night that lots of folks had their windows
open. No air conditioner hums last night! Just the hooting of
the owls across the marsh, the occasional squawk of a disturbed heron, and
a concerto of frogs and crickets. Is there anything better than waking up
to birdsong in the morning?
It is 63 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
The high today is supposed to reach the upper seventies. Tonight's low
should be in the low
sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
great blue heron,
one
ruby-throated hummingbird, one male and three female
white-tailed deer, two
American alligators
in The Preserve,
two
anoles, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 5, 2004
Kiawah is nice and cool this morning. It
certainly appears that today will be a fabulous day, with plenty of
sunshine to go around. 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!
FYI: The
east end of Kiawah has experienced an extreme amount of erosion over the
last few weeks due to the recent storms and nearby hurricanes.
Vehicular Access is closed until further notice.
The Governor's Club has posted the Ryder Cup
Tournament results to their website.
Click here to check them out.
It is 65 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Today's temperature should be in the low eighties, with tonight in the low
sixties. Will you fling wide the windows before going to bed
tonight?
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: The
American bittern
on the spillway near Flyway Drive was there again, as
was the
red-bellied woodpecker
on Marsh Island Drive, one
black
vulture, two
great blue herons,
two
anoles, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 4, 2004
The sunshine is back on Kiawah this morning. We
did see some showers yesterday afternoon for a couple of hours and some
thunderstorms last night. But they have apparently left us, and the
morning has dawned bright and beautiful.
FYI: The
east end of Kiawah has experienced an extreme amount of erosion over the
last few weeks due to the recent storms and nearby hurricanes.
Vehicular Access is closed until further notice.
The Governor's Club has posted the Ryder Cup
Tournament results to their website.
Click here to check them out.
It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
The high today is supposed to be in the mid-eighties. Tonight's low
should be near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
American bittern
on the spillway near Flyway Drive, one
red-bellied woodpecker
on Marsh Island Drive, three
American alligators, one
great blue heron, one "house
anole, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
October 3, 2004
Kiawah is a bit overcast this morning.
The sun seems to be playing hide-and-go-seek with the clouds. No
telling who shall be the ultimate victor!
Did you know? The Town of
Kiawah Island has the area's latest news channel! That's right!
Effective October 1st, the Town added Comcast
Cable Channel 60 to its list of communication tools. Like Town Notes and
the Town’s website, this channel will provide monthly meeting schedules;
up-to-date information of important issues like garbage schedules and yard
debris service; special events and much, much more. Along with CodeRed and
the Town website, this channel will also provide useful information
before, during and after an emergency event, such as evacuation notices,
boil water advisories and recovery updates. Tune in to find out the latest
information! Channel 60 is available on the basic tier of service.
It is 73 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Today's high should be in the lower eighties. The low tonight is
supposed to be in the mid-sixties. There is a 40% chance of
showers both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: More
Gulf Fritillary butterflies...
one
red-bellied woodpecker
on Marsh Island Drive, three
American alligators, six
brown pelicans, dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and one mama
raccoon
with four babies on Marsh Island.
Have you seen critters? Please
click
here to e-mail us and get your critters included in tomorrow's
Critter Count!
October 2, 2004
October certainly started off things well
here on Kiawah. Yesterday was a beautiful day, and today looks to be more
of the same. Were you able to get outside and soak up some sun
yesterday?
Invasion of the butterflies...
Every year we get a massive influx of
Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Perhaps
they are migrating or something, but for a couple of weeks every where you
look you see pairs of them, trios, or even a waltzing quartet. Yesterday
near the Beach Club there were dozens and dozens of them flitting about on
the dune flowers. It was an extraordinary sight. Have you seen
them yet?
Don't Forget! Today is the
last day to register to vote. Register so you can make your opinion count
on November 2nd!
It is 73 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
The temperature today is supposed to be in the mid-eighties. Tonight's low
should be near seventy. There is a 30% chance of
showers both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Dozens and dozens of
Gulf Fritillary butterflies,
one
great blue heron along Governor's Drive, one
pileated
woodpecker on Marsh Island
Drive, one
American alligator
at Osprey Point golf course, eleven
brown pelicans, dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and one mama
raccoon
with four babies on Marsh Island.
October 1, 2004
** Happy October!**
Hard to believe that September is over, isn't
it? Where does the time go? All of the sudden it is time to
start thinking about fall, harvest time, and simmering stews. But
wait! It is still eighty degrees on Kiawah!
It is another fabulous day on Kiawah - the birds are
singing and the sun is shining! Wouldn't it be nice to soak up a
little sun today?
We had a few showers late yesterday, just
small, brief ones. This morning the ground is a bit wet, so
apparently it rained a little last night too.
Don't Forget! Tomorrow is the
final day to register to vote. Register so you can make your opinion count
on November 2nd!
It is 72 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
Today's high should be in the low eighties again, with tonight's low in
the upper sixties. There is a 30% chance of
showers and thunderstorms both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
American alligators,
one at Cougar Point golf course and one along Governor's Drive, one
ladderback woodpecker on Marsh Island Drive, five
brown pelicans,
one
osprey by Bufflehead Drive, dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive,
and one mama
raccoon
with four babies on Marsh Island.
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