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March 31, 2008
Kiawah is overcast this morning, and just a bit chilly.
Though the lion winds of March are not in evidence, the cool weather
probably would not be called a lamb exit!
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
It does not look like the cooler weather will continue this week, but
it won't be exactly toasty either. Highs today in the low sixties,
with a 60% chance of showers. Tonight's low should be in the upper fifties
with a 40% chance of rain.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end:
four
great blue herons, four
anoles,
five
American alligators,
about a dozen
hooded
mergansers, eight
white-tailed deer, three
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 28, 2008 Week-end Edition
It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning. Here
we are at the end of March - hard to believe, isn't it? The
question is, will March go out like a lion or a lamb?
Patience? Marci Kenney sent this photo. The alligator seems to be
looking straight at the camera, don't you think?
Island News: The KICA Mail List will
be down all day on Sunday, March 30th for maintenance. The list is being changed
over from the xxx@kiawah-owners.org
address to the association's new address:
xxx@kica.us. Once the list is back up on Monday, future list messages should
be sent to the new address of kicalist@kica.us.
Week-end Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
We may receive some rain over the week-end, so get outside to play
today if you can! Highs Friday in the low seventies, lows in the upper
fifties. The chance of rain begins Saturday, with a 20% chance
during the day and 30% in the evening. Highs in the mid-sixties,
lows in the low fifties. Sunday brings a 20% chance of showers,
with highs in the low sixties, lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
American alligators, two
great blue herons, four
hooded
mergansers, one
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 27, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and warm 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?
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Once again
Mother Nature has seen fit to send us a fabulous day! Today's high
should be near seventy, the low tonight near sixty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
yellow-bellied sapsucker, one
American alligator, two
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 26, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and a bit warmer
than the past few days. It's another beautiful day on the island!
This is the time of year when our lovely live oaks
become the scourge of gardens - and gardeners! March's "lion" winds
have scattered the dead leaves everywhere. And except for an hour or
two when the yard looks nice, raking does not do much good! The leaves
just seem to keep coming down. On the other hand, the Bradford pear
trees certainly look beautiful with their white blossoms bursting out
all over.
Weather: It is 52 degrees at 9:15 this morning. A perfect
spring day is headed our way! Highs near seventy, tonight's low near
fifty.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
American alligators, four
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 25, 2008
Kiawah is beautiful and sunny this morning, but
downright chilly! It seems Mother Nature is not content to allow full
blown spring to arrive just yet - so little reminders of winter chill
are sprinkled through our days. Yet there is no denying that
spring is arriving, and soon here to stay!
Spring
The air is like a butterfly
With frail blue wings.
The happy earth looks at the sky
And sings.
by Joyce Kilmer
Come on over here!
Amy Stockman shares this photo of two gators taken at Osprey Point
golf course. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Click
here to send it.
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:25 this morning. Though we
are chilly this morning, it will warm up throughout the day. Today's
high should be near sixty, lows tonight in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
Carolina chickadees, one
American alligator, two
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 24, 2008
It is cloudy on Kiawah this morning, and quite a bit
cooler than recent days. This past week-end saw loads of folks
out & about enjoying the warm weather. The bike paths and the beach
were both quite busy. There were even a few intrepid souls in
the water yesterday. It is doubtful those folks will venture
into the water today though, don't you think?
Weather: It is 47 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Hopefully
this is the last blast of winter weather! Highs today are
supposed to be near sixty, lows in the upper thirties tonight.
** PLANT WATCH **
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: two
anoles,
three
American alligators,
two
great blue herons, seven
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 21, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is sunny again this morning, with nary a cloud
in sight. The birds are singing joyfully, and all seems right with our
little island.
Astronomy 101: Tonight is the Full Worm
Moon, so named by the native Americans 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.
I'm ignoring you...
Mickey Ball shares today's photo. Mickey is a member of the
Kiawah Island Photography Club, so perhaps she will share more photos
in the days to come.
Week-end Weather: It is 57 degrees at 9:15 Friday morning.
We have a terrific week-end headed our way! Friday's high should
be in the mid-sixties, lows in the low fifties. Highs Saturday are
supposed to be in the low seventies, the lows in the low fifties.
Sunday should bring us a high in the mid-sixties, with lows in the
mid-forties. There is a 20% chance of showers Sunday night.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
anoles
(does that make them anoli?) one
American alligator,
one
great blue heron, one
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 20, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and the storms of
last night have vanished. The rain and winds may have ceased, but they
left evidence of their passing - palm fronds and oak leaves are
scattered everywhere! Hopefully the rain eliminated much of the
pollen that has coated things in recent days. The sunshine is back in
plenty of time for the week-end!
Weather: It is 56 degrees at 9:05 this morning. It
should be a bit cooler today than yesterday, but at least the rain has
gone! Highs in the upper sixties, lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
anole,
one
Clouded Sulphur butterfly, two
American alligators,
one
great blue heron, three
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 19, 2008
Kiawah is sunny this morning, though there are still
clouds floating lazily through the sky. Today should be a fabulous
day, if a bit windy. It may not be so good for golf or tennis
though, unless you can hit through 30 mile per hour breezes!
Did you know? Starting March 14th, dogs
are no longer allowed off their leash while on the beach. The
"leash season" ends November 1st.
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:10 this morning. We
have a wind advisory for most of the day, with gusts possibly reaching
40 mph. An umbrella is not going to do much good today, is it? Today's
high should be near seventy with a 20% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the upper fifties
with an 80% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
American alligator, one
great blue heron, one
Carolina chickadee, three
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 18, 2008
It is mostly cloudy on Kiawah this morning.
Though it looks like rain, the weather service is not calling for any.
Keep your fingers crossed!
Island News: KICA's Strategic Plan was unveiled during the Annual Meeting.
Click here to
review it.
James Williams and Kelly Bragg were elected to the KICA
Board during the Annual Meeting. Your new board of directors are:
Chairman Paul Roberts, Armand Glassman, Russ Crane, Hal Fallon, Jim
Williams, and Kelly Bragg.
Click
here to see a photo.
Yellow-bellied Sliders
These yellow-bellied sliders were hanging out at Osprey Point golf
course. Frequent island visitor Amy Stockman captured them while
they were sunning themselves on the log.
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
That's quite a bit warmer than yesterday morning! Highs in the mid-sixties
today, lows in the upper fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count
Two
great blue herons, three
Carolina chickadees, one
white-tailed deer,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 17, 2008 Happy St.
Patrick's Day
Kiawah is sunny and gorgeous this morning - the
leprechauns brought us a fabulous day!
St. Patrick's Day - did you know? Irish
American immigrants brought Saint Patrick's Day to the United States.
The first civic and public celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in the
13 colonies took place in Boston in 1737. The first celebration of
Saint Patrick's Day in New York City was held at the Crown and Thistle
Tavern in 1756. In 1780, General George Washington, who commanded
soldiers of Irish descent in the Continental Army, allowed his troops
a holiday on March 17. This event became known as The St. Patrick's
Day Encampment of 1780. Today, Saint Patrick's Day is widely
celebrated in the United States by Irish and non-Irish alike. Many
people, regardless of ethnic background, wear green-colored clothing
and items. Traditionally, those who are caught not wearing green are
pinched.
Island News: More than 600 people
attended KICA's Celebrate Kiawah event Saturday evening.
KICA's Strategic Plan was unveiled during the Annual Meeting.
Click here to
review it.
James Williams and Kelly Bragg were elected to the KICA
Board during the Annual Meeting.
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 8:45 this morning. Our
St. Patrick's Day will be a warm sunny one! The high today should be
in the mid-sixties. Lows tonight in the upper forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah
during the week-end: More than 600 Kiawahians dancing the night away
at the Sandcastle, two
yellow-rumped warblers, one
great blue heron, twelve
white-tailed deer, one
anole,
one male
cardinal,
two
raccoons,
six
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 14, 2008 Week-end Edition
It is partly cloudy on Kiawah this morning - not much
chill in the air today! A nice warm week-end is in store for us,
just in time for St. Patrick's Day!
Don't Forget... KICA's events this week-end! Celebrate
Kiawah is Saturday at 5:00 p.m., and the KICA Annual Meeting is
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Did you know? Today is Pi(e) Day! Yes, it is 3/14, a number
celebrated by mathematicians and geometry aficionados everywhere! So
why not bake a pie and celebrate Pi Day! Of course, to be most
appropriate, you should make one on 3/14 at 1:59, but ANY time is a
great time for pie!
Week-end Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Our week-end looks to be a good one, with only a small chance of
showers. Highs
Friday near
seventy, lows in the mid-fifties with a 20% chance of rain. The chance
raises to 40% on Saturday, with a high in the low seventies, and a low
in the mid-fifties. Sunday's high should be near seventy, the
low in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
yellow-rumped warblers, two
great blue herons,
two
white-tailed deer, one
anole,
one male
cardinal,
two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 13, 2008
Kiawah is sunny this morning, and there is a slight
chill in the air. The chill should be gone shortly however, with
temperatures headed into the low seventies. How about this
spring weather?
Island News: KICA is currently improving
the Rhett's Bluff boat launch area. The restroom building will be
substantially completed this week. Next week work will begin on the
landscape installations and entrance gates. Please note that the
entrance will be closed from Wednesday thru the week-end to allow
for the installation of the pavers and "curing" time for the concrete.
Weather: It is 48 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Once more
Mother Nature has bestowed a wonderful day to us on Kiawah! Highs
today near
seventy, lows tonight in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
yellow-rumped warbler, one
white-tailed deer, one
anole,
one male
cardinal,
one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 12, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, with birds singing
at the top of their little lungs. Perhaps they are announcing
spring?
Island News: KICA is currently improving
the Rhett's Bluff boat launch area. The restroom building will be
substantially completed this week. Next week work will begin on the
landscape installations and entrance gates. Please note that the
entrance will be closed from Wednesday thru the week-end to allow
for the installation of the pavers and "curing" time for the concrete.
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Look out,
we have a fabulous day headed this way! Today's high should be near
seventy, tonight's lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
white-tailed deer, one
anole,
one male
cardinal,
one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 11, 2008
Kiawah is partly sunny this morning, with a slight
chill in the air. March doesn't seem to be following it's normal
lion/lamb pattern, does it? We seem to have skipped the lion
part thank goodness!
A little spring
poetry...
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
Bluebird of happiness? Despite Joe
Zambito's recent relocation to Texas, he still checks on Kiawah from
afar. He shares this photo of a Texas bluebird. Do you
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
A lovely March day is on the way! Highs in the low sixties, lows
tonight in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Four
white-tailed deer, one mama and one baby
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 10, 2008
It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, and just a little
chilly. Our week-end was quite windy, but overall very pleasant. Lots
of sunshine paved the way for folks to be out riding their bikes and
getting to the golf course or tennis courts.
Did you remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday
night?
Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
We should have a very nice day today, though not quite as warm as last week's
lovely weather. Highs today near sixty, lows in the mid-forties.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
thirteen
white-tailed deer, one
cardinal, three
cedar
waxwings, one
raccoon,
five
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 7, 2008 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is overcast and cool, this morning, with a
slight drizzle. We have not had much rain yet this morning, but if you
check the forecast, you will see the showers are supposed to stick
around for most of Friday. Do you have a good book to read?
Don't Forget! Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m.
Remember to "spring forward" and set your clock ahead one hour.
Week-end Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Rain is the order of the day, though it should start clearing sometime late
Saturday. Friday's high should be in the upper sixties, lows near sixty, both
with a 100% chance of showers. The chance of rain drops to 50% on
Saturday, with a high in the low sixties, and a low in the low thirties.
Brrrr... Sunday's high is supposed to be in the upper fifties, the low in the
upper thirties. Cover those tender plants!
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
red-shouldered hawk, five
white-tailed deer, one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 6, 2008
Once again we have a wonderful warm sunny morning on
Kiawah. Rain is supposed to roll in tonight, lasting through tomorrow.
Better get outside to play today while you can!
Did you know? March is Dolphin Awareness Month.
Click here for some interesting facts about dolphins.
Windblown Ocean Course
Kathy Heikes took this photo from a less famous spot at the Ocean Course.
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:05 this morning. The sun
should stick around for most of the day, with some clouds rolling later this
afternoon. Highs in the mid-sixties. Tonight's low is supposed to be
in the mid-fifties, with a 50% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Ten (!)
white-tailed deer, two
raccoons,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 5, 2008
Kiawah is sunny this morning, and fairly warm.
Today should be a wonderful day to be outside enjoying the sunshine.
We had several periods of heavy rain yesterday,
complete with gusty winds. The island is littered with leaves,
branches, and palm fronds. Does this mean we have to spend
today's lovely weather working in the yard?
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:05 this morning. Last
night's winds have died down quite a bit, but we still have 10 to 15 mph gusts.
Today's high should be near seventy, lows in the upper
forties tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
anole,
four
white-tailed deer, one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 4, 2008
It is cloudy and sunny by turns on Kiawah this
morning. There have already been a few brief periods of light
rain, with more on the way. Keep that umbrella handy!
Weather: It is 64 degrees at 9:15 this morning. It looks
like we will see the lion part of March today, as storms blow through the area. Highs
in the low seventies with a 70% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the upper
forties with a 90% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
anole,
one
fox,
two
white-tailed deer, one
raccoon,
two
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
March 3, 2008
Kiawah is sunny and warm this morning. March did
not do it's usual "in like a lion" so do you think it will still go
"out like a lamb"? Stay tuned...
The week-end was quite busy, as loads of people spent
time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures. The
golf courses were packed, as were the bike paths and the beach.
Did you manage to get outside and play?
A bird on the beach... is worth
two in the dunes! Joe Zambito has moved from Kiawah, but shares
this photo from his new home in Texas.
Weather: It is 61 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Once again
Mother Nature has given us a huge temperature swing, as we hit the
sixties in the morning. Can you believe that this is only March?
Highs today near seventy, the low tonight near sixty.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places
around Kiawah during the week-end: two
foxes,
seven
white-tailed deer, eleven
brown pelicans,
two black
vultures,
four
double-crested cormorants,
and dozens of
snowy
egrets on Sea Marsh Drive. |
