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August 29, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly sunny on this Friday morning. We
are headed into Labor Day week-end, traditionally thought of as the
end of summer. Are you ready for fall? More importantly,
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Yes, it's that time again.
The time when it seems like half the country is caught up in NOT
politics and conventions, but tail-gating and football. Let the games
begin!
Island News: Rep. Henry Brown has withdrawn his request
for a hearing on HR. 6389 regarding federal flood insurance for
Captain Sam's spit. See the Links of Interest section below for
articles relating to this bill.
Week-end Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. It
looks like tropical storms Gustav and Hanna will be no where in sight
for our holiday week-end! Highs Friday should be in the mid-eighties,
lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 20% chance of rain.
Saturday's high should be in the upper eighties, also with a 20%
chance of showers. Lows in the low seventies. Sunday is
supposed to bring a high in the mid-eighties, again with a 20% chance
of showers. Lows Sunday night in the low seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two baby
loggerhead turtles, dozens
of
skimmers, five
willets, eleven
brown pelicans, three
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 28, 2008
It is nice and sunny on Kiawah this morning. We
have a lovely Thursday in store for us, with plenty of warm weather to
enjoy. How will you spend your day today?
Did you know? Charleston County residents can go to
www.ccpl.org and apply for a library
card electronically without the need to visit a nearby branch and fill
out the traditional paper application. When county residents
submit their registration online, a new library card is mailed to
them. Then, on their next visit to a library branch or the
bookmobile, they simply show the card and a photo ID to activate the
card.
Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:05 this morning. We
have just a slight chance of showers today, and the week-end is
shaping up nicely! Highs today should be in the upper eighties with a
20% chance of rain.
Lows tonight in the mid-seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One mama and three baby
raccoons,
five
brown pelicans,
one
American Green
Tree Frog, three
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 27, 2008
Kiawah is sunny this morning and already quite warm.
Despite a slight chance of showers in the forecast, it seems that
today will be a perfect summer day. How will you spend your day today?
Swimming at the beach? Riding your bicycle? At the pool? Whatever your
choice, you should have a wonderful day to get outside and play!
Town News: There will be a special Town Council meeting
today at 2:00 p.m.
The development of Captain Sam's spit will be discussed.
Click here to review the agenda for this special meeting.
Cardinals
John Oakley got an even better photo of this male cardinal feeding a female.
If you look closely you can see the seed in the male's beak.
Weather: It is 83 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Though
there is still a chance of showers today, it is finally beginning to
wind down. Today's high should be in the upper eighties with a
40% chance of rain.
Lows tonight in the upper seventies with a 20% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Dozens of baby
loggerhead turtles, several
brown pelicans,
one
American Green
Tree Frog, three
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 26, 2008
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. It is also
very humid. So once again we start our day with a giant dose of
humidity. Isn't it humility we are supposed to have in abundance? Quick! Someone contact the letter police. Our "l" has been stolen and
replaced with a "d"! Today should be a good day to test out the ocean
waters, or better still, the pool. Hot and steamy is the perfect
excuse for some soothing cool water. Or perhaps a large serving of
something C-O-L-D?
Town News: Wednesday
August 27th there will be a special Town Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. The
development of Captain Sam's spit will be discussed.
Click here to review the agenda for this special meeting.
Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:05 this morning. We
still have about a 50/50 chance of thunderstorms today. Highs in the mid-eighties with a
50% chance of showers.
Lows in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
brown pelicans,
one
American Green
Tree Frog, one
toad, two
white-tailed
deer, one
American alligator,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 25, 2008
Kiawah is sunny at last! Tropical Storm Fay dumped
loads of rain on us this week-end - one person reported 8 inches in
the rain gauge on their back deck. YIKES! There was
standing water on some portions of the roads, so folks had to be
especially careful driving, even after the rain stopped. It
seems that right now we have a brief respite from Fay, which has now
been downgraded to a tropical depression. But don't put your
umbrella away just yet! Look for more showers this week as she
loops back across South Carolina.
Cardinals
John Oakley saw this male cardinal feeding a female, presumably his
mate, and was able to capture it on film. Talk about good timing!
Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Highs today in the mid-eighties with a 70% chance of rain.
Lows tonight in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count
Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: one
ruby-throated hummingbird, seven
brown pelicans,
five
white-tailed
deer, two
American alligators, three
Carolina chickadees,
two
five-lined skinks, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 22, 2008 Week-end Edition
It is cloudy on Kiawah this morning, with brief sprinkles
cropping up every now and then. Tropical Storm Fay is still
affecting our weather, bringing lots of rain and wind.
Click here for the storm tracker map.
Week-end Weather: It is 79 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
A high surf advisory, a coastal
flooding advisory, and a wind advisory are all called for today until
6:00 p.m. this evening.
Highs Friday should be in the low eighties with an 80% chance of rain.
Lows in the mid-seventies with a 70% chance of showers.
Saturday's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties with a 50%
chance of rain, while the low should be in the mid-seventies with a
40% chance. It seems the showers should be mostly gone by Sunday
though. Highs then in the mid-eighties, lows in the
mid-seventies, both with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two female and one male
painted bunting,
one
bobcat, one
ruby-throated hummingbird, one
writing spider,
three
white-tailed
deer, three
Carolina chickadees, one wee
five-lined skink, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 21, 2008
Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, with piles of
clouds covering much of our skies. Tropical Storm Fay is headed
up the Eastern coast of Florida, but seems likely to be ultimately
going inland across the Southern portion of Georgia.
Click here for the storm tracker map.
Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Tropical Storm Fay is bringing us a high surf advisory and a coastal
flooding advisory, along with a high probability of rain.
Today's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties, lows tonight in the mid-seventies,
both with a 70% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
white-tailed
deer, four
Carolina chickadees,
one tiny
five-lined skink, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 20, 2008
It is overcast and windy on Kiawah this morning.
There have been a few brief showers as well. We could have strong
winds and rain today, so keep your umbrella handy! Tropical Storm Fay
is closing in on Kiawah.
Weather: It is 78 degrees at 8:50 this morning.
The outer bands of Tropical Storm Fay could bring winds up to 30 miles
per hour, along with thundershowers. Highs should be in the
mid-eighties, with a 40% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the
mid-seventies, with a 50% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One male
white-tailed
deer, two
tufted titmouse
(titmice?),
two
Carolina chickadees, one
cardinal,
one
five-lined skink, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 19, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. The island
is getting quite empty now, as folks pack up & get the kids off to
school. Most will be hitting the books by the end of this week,
if not before.
KICA News: Preliminary irrigation work begins this week
along the leisure trails from Spartina Court to Blue Heron Pond Road.
This activity will continue off and on for the next 90 days. Please
contact KICA Director of Land Management Dave Achey at
dave.achey@kica.us with any
questions.
Weather: It is 77 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Look for possible thundershowers later this afternoon. Today's high
should be in the mid-eighties, the low in the mid-seventies, both with
a 30% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
white-tailed
deer,
two
cardinals, one
five-lined skink, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 18, 2008
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning. We
received some rain over the week-end, but fortunately it was mostly in
the late afternoon or evening. It does not appear that we will
be as lucky this week though, as rain from Tropical Storm Fay will
most likely affect our weather.
KICA News: Preliminary irrigation work begins this week
along the leisure trails from Spartina Court to Blue Heron Pond Road.
This activity will continue off and on for the next 90 days. Please
contact KICA Director of Land Management Dave Achey at
dave.achey@kica.us with any
questions.
Great Blue Heron in Flight
This great blue heron was captured in The Preserve, winging its way
across Blue Heron Pond.
Weather: It is 74 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
It looks like we have a rainy week headed our way, especially when
Tropical Storm Fay arrives later in the week. Highs today in the
mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies, both with a 40% chance of
showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: seven
white-tailed
deer, one
pileated
woodpecker, two
writing spiders, two
cardinals, two
five-lined skinks, three
red-winged blackbirds, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 15, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning. It
looks like we are headed into a fabulous week-end!
KICA News: Friday is Go Fly a Kite Day!
Head out to the beach in front of the Sandcastle to participate in a
kite flying contest. The first 25 folks will even receive a free
kite! The Castle Grille will provide treats for those flying the most
interesting kite, and the highest flying kite.
Astronomy 101: The Full Sturgeon Moon
will arive Saturday evening. The fishing tribes are given credit for
the naming of this Moon because sturgeon were most readily caught
during this month. A few tribes knew it as the Full Red Moon because,
as the Moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze.
Week-end Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
There is a good chance that our week-end will be rain-free! Highs Friday in the
mid-eighties, lows in the low seventies, both with a 20% chance of
showers. Saturday should bring us a high in the low nineties,
and a low in the low seventies, both with a 30% chance of rain.
Last but not least, Sunday's high is supposed to be in the upper
eighties, the low in the low seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Three
white-tailed
deer, one
five-lined skink, one
broad-headed skink,
two
red-winged blackbirds, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 14, 2008
It is mostly sunny on Kiawah this morning. Kiawah was
hammered by storms all day yesterday, leaving palm fronds, leaves, and
branches scattered in their wake. While we needed the rain, we
are all glad the sunshine has returned!
Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
It looks like the rain has left us for the moment - thank goodness! Highs today in the
low eighties again, lows tonight near seventy.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two male
white-tailed
deer, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. Not much else was spotted
with all the rain!
August 13, 2008
Kiawah is overcast and rainy this morning. The island
received quite a drenching last night, and it looks like today will be
a wet one. Better grab your book and start reading!
Did you know? Hummingbirds, which artist
John J. Audubon called "glittering fragments of the rainbow," are once
again darting around flowers and feeders in South Carolina. If
you landscape with flowers or hang a feeder, you invite hummingbirds
to lunch! For more information on ruby-throated hummingbirds, write
Hummingbirds, DNR Wildlife Section, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC
29202-0167 or call (803) 734-3886.
Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
The chance of showers today is nearly 100%, so be prepared for rain
most of the day. There is also a high wind advisory beginning at
1:00 p.m. this afternoon, so be careful out there! Highs today in the
low eighties, lows tonight in the upper sixties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
ruby-throated hummingbirds, one
five-lined skink, three
American alligators, three
white-tailed
deer, two
Carolina chickadees, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 12, 2008
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning. Things are
winding down on the island as folks get ready to head back to school
in the coming weeks.
Astronomy 101: The Perseids meteor shower is still in town
tonight. The source of the Perseids is Comet
Swift-Tuttle, which has littered the August portion of Earth's orbit
with space dust. The Perseids are one of the most prolific meteor
showers of the year. They could appear in numbers as high as
60 per hour. The best displays will be seen from rural areas with dark
skies. Sky maps, photos and more information are available
here. Get
comfortable in your lawn chair, and gaze directly overhead to catch
some of this meteor shower.
Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:15 this morning.
There is a fairly good chance of rain today, so keep your umbrella
handy! Highs today in the
upper eighties, with a 50% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the low seventies
with a 70% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
ruby-throated hummingbird, one
American alligator, two
white-tailed
deer, two
Carolina chickadees, and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 11, 2008
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. We had quite the
busy week-end on the island, as loads of folks took advantage of the
fabulous weather. The bike paths, golf courses and beach were
all very popular.
Astronomy 101: The Perseids meteor shower is in town
for the next couple of days. The source of the Perseids is Comet
Swift-Tuttle, which has littered the August portion of Earth's orbit
with space dust. The Perseids are one of the most prolific meteor
showers of the year. It should reach its peak during the next 24
hours. Forecasters say the best time to look is during the dark hours
before dawn on Tuesday, August 12th. The glaring Moon sets around 2:00
a.m., so that's when the Perseids could appear in numbers as high as
60 per hour. The best displays will be seen from rural areas with dark
skies. Sky maps, photos and more information are available
here. Get
comfortable in your lawn chair, and gaze directly overhead to catch
some of this meteor shower.
It's hatching time!
Mickey Ball captured these wee loggerhead sea turtle babies as they
made their way to the ocean.
Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Though it will be a bit warm, today should be a most excellent day to
get outside and play! Today's high should be in the
low nineties, lows tonight in the low seventies.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: a pair of
ruby-throated hummingbirds,
two
bobcats,
three
American alligators, seven
white-tailed
deer, one
osprey, one
anole,
four
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 8, 2008 Week-end Edition
It is cloudy and cooler on Kiawah this morning.
It should be a slightly cooler week-end, so now is the time to get
outside and play!
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reports
that there are 223 nests on our beach as of August 7th. WOW!
That is a mere 2 nests less than our recent record of 225 in 2003.
The mamas are still nesting, so perhaps they will beat it!
Hatching is in full swing too, so be on the lookout for turtles.
More Turtle News: Kiawah's very first leatherback nest
was evaluated this morning. Leatherbacks are endangered tropical
sea turtles who do not normally nest this far north. Turtle
Patrol found 9 hatched and 13 unhatched eggs while roughly 100 people
watched intently - all hoping to spot a baby leatherback!
However no babies were present. Hopefully they all made it to
the ocean on their own. So Kiawah's first leatherback nest was a
success!
Week-end Weather: It is 75 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
You probably are not going to believe this, but there is NOT a heat
advisory today! Highs Friday in the
upper eighties with a 50% chance of rain. Lows in the
low seventies. Saturday and Sunday should both bring highs in the
upper eighties and lows in the
low seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
white-tailed
deer, one
osprey, one
anole,
two
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive
August 7, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and very warm again this morning.
We are certainly smack in the middle of the dog days of summer!
Island News: A pond on the south side of
the first overpass will be excavated to remove accumulated sediment.
Because of this, traffic will be rerouted on the Kiawah Island Parkway between Kiawah Beach Drive and Surfwatch for approximately three hours
this morning between 8 and 11 a.m. For questions, please call Norm Shea, KICA
director of lakes management, at 843-708-3608 or
norm.shea@kica.us.
School begins soon, so before long the island will be
less populated. Speaking of school, there are some children at Mt.
Zion Elementary school who would welcome your assistance. If you shop
at Harris Teeter, participate in their "Partners in Education" program
by asking the person at the checkout counter to enter 3455 for Mt.
Zion. This week is your last opportunity to donate school supplies.
Click here for information.
Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Yet another heat advisory for today... with a heat index of
106! Highs in the
low nineties with a 20% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the
mid-seventies with a 50% chance of
rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
ruby-throated hummingbird,
two
white-tailed
deer, three
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 6, 2008
It is sunny and already quite warm on Kiawah this
morning. Today's heat advisory begins at 10:00 a.m. YIKES!
Looks like today is going to be one of those days where we seek out
the ocean or the pool - if not air conditioning!
Island News: A pond on the south side of
the first overpass will be excavated to remove accumulated sediment.
This is one of KICA's major repairs and replacement projects.
The work will necessitate the rerouting of traffic on the Kiawah
Island Parkway between Kiawah Beach Drive and Surfwatch for
approximately three hours on Thursday morning, August 7th between 8
and 11 a.m. For questions, please call Norm Shea, KICA director of
lakes management, at 843-708-3608 or
norm.shea@kica.us.
School begins soon, so before long the island will be
less populated. Speaking of school, there are some children at Mt.
Zion Elementary school who would welcome your assistance. If you shop
at Harris Teeter, participate in their "Partners in Education" program
by asking the person at the checkout counter to enter 3455 for Mt.
Zion. This week is your last opportunity to donate school supplies.
Click here for information.
Black-crowned Night Heron Bob
Smith provides this terrific shot of a black-crowned night heron,
captured in The Preserve.
Weather: It is 82 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Not only do we have another heat advisory today (with a heat index of
110), but we have an air quality advisory as well. Highs in the
low nineties, lows in the upper seventies, both with a 20% chance of
showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
ruby-throated hummingbird, two
wood
storks, three
white-tailed
deer, seven brown pelicans,
three
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 5, 2008
Kiawah is warm and sunny this morning. It is a typical
August day on the island. Can you say H-O-T? We have 90% humidity, but
at least today there is not a chance of rain. Do you find it difficult
to believe that summer is nearly over already?
School begins soon, so before long the island will be
less populated. Speaking of school, there are some children at Mt.
Zion Elementary school who would welcome your assistance. If you shop
at Harris Teeter, participate in their "Partners in Education" program
by asking the person at the checkout counter to enter 3455 for Mt.
Zion. This week is your last opportunity to donate school supplies.
Click here for information.
Weather: It is 83 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
We have another heat advisory today - the heat index reaching 104.
Highs today near ninety, lows tonight in the upper seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
white-tailed
deer, one
anole, five brown pelicans,
two
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 4, 2008
It is mostly cloudy on Kiawah this morning. Apparently
everyone needs to get outside now to enjoy the sunshine, as certainly
looks like it is going to rain- again! Even if we humans are not
particularly enjoying the rain, the birds certainly are. Take a look
at the lagoons and ponds as you move about the island - you should see
many different types of birds. Egrets, herons, ibis, wood storks ...
all of them are undoubtedly reveling in the showers we have been
experiencing!
Weather: It is 81 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
There will be a heat advisory again today, with the heat index reaching 101.
Today's high should be near ninety, with a 40% chance of
rain. Lows tonight should be in the upper seventies with a 20% chance of
showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: Two baby
loggerhead turtles, eight
white-tailed
deer, two
anoles,
three
five-lined skinks, about a dozen
brown pelicans,
four
Carolina chickadees, one
tri-colored heron,several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
August 1, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is mostly sunny this morning. We begin the
month of August with heat, humidity, and the ubiquitous chance of
showers. In other words, it is a typical South Carolina summer! What
else would you expect from August?
No-tax shopping days: South Carolina's
annual sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1st. It is designed to reward
consumers with tax breaks on their back-to-school purchases. Certain
items, including computers, clothing and shoes, will be exempt from
state taxes. The discounts will last through the weekend, until
midnight on Sunday.
Week-end Weather: It is 80 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning.
Once again we have a heat advisory, with the heat index reaching 103. Highs
Friday near ninety, lows in the mid-seventies, both with a 50% chance of
showers. There will be a heat advisory Saturday too, with
the heat index up to 106. Highs should be in the low nineties, lows in
the upper seventies, both with a 20% chance of rain. Highs
Sunday are supposed to be in the upper eighties with a 30% chance of
showers. Lows Sunday night should be in the upper seventies.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
Eastern
Ribbon Snake, two
female
white-tailed
deer, one
anole,
one
five-lined skink, three
Carolina chickadees, several golden silk spiders,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. |
