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SIB “Bird of the Week” – Black Skimmer
Black Skimmers were my “spark” bird, the bird that initially sparked my interest in birding. My husband and I had just purchased our property on Seabrook Island and were sitting out on the beach near Boardwalk 9. We saw a bird fly over the water and skim the surface with its beak. As many times…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Orchard Oriole
The Orchard Oriole is a small bird – smaller than a Baltimore Oriole, but larger than warblers and vireos. In fact, they’re the smallest of all America’s orioles. They have medium-length tails, rounded heads, and a straight, sharply pointed bill. Males are mostly black above with chestnut underparts and a chestnut patch in the wing.…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Blue Grosbeak
A large, vibrantly blue bunting, the male Blue Grosbeak sings a rich, warbling song from trees and roadside wires. A bird of shrubby habitats, these richly colored birds can be hard to spot unless you hear them singing first. They are widespread but not abundant across the southern U.S., and are expanding their range. Breeding…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatches are one of my favorite birds. I can’t help but smile every time I hear one, they sound like little squeaky toys! I usually hear them coming before I see them at the feeder, they land near the top of the feeder and hop down head-first to grab a seed, then immediately fly…
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate and thank all the “dads” in our lives. Whether it’s the dad you grew up with, a close friend who mentors like a dad, or just someone you look up to, this is their day! As nesting season is in full swing we can’t help but think…
Summer Birding – Road Trips and Travel Ideas
Summer vacation season is in full swing, and perhaps you’re getting the urge to wander, to hit the open road and see more of our beautiful country. And perhaps you’d like to include a little birding along the way. If you’re looking for ideas, here are a few travel destinations from Audubon that are not…
SIB’s Article for the June Edition of “The Seabrooker.”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you’ll enjoy The Seabrooker’s June 2026 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a half page article on page 12.
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Prothonotary Warbler
If you’ve visited any swampy woodland habitats recently you may have seen a flash of yellow darting around the trees. Prothonotary Warblers are unique among warblers as they’re one of two that build their nests in holes in standing dead trees. Often called a “swamp warbler” in the southeast, they’re also the officially designated State…
SIB’s Article for the May Edition of “The Seabrooker”
In case you don’t receive it, or haven’t had a chance to read it yet, we hope you’ll enjoy The Seabrooker’s May 2026 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a full page article on page 8.
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Summer Tanager
The only completely red bird in North America, the strawberry-colored male Summer Tanager is an eye-catching sight against the green leaves of the forest canopy. Females, pictured at top, are bright yellow-green—yellower on the head and underparts and slightly greener on the back and wings. Molting immature males can be patchy yellow and red. Summer…
