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Semiquincentennial Scavenger Hunt results are in!
Eight submissions were made for the Semiquincentennial Scavenger Hunt. People were asked to report sightings for birds in categories for each of the letters in Semiquincentennial. It was harder than initially thought as it was easy to put the same species in multiple categories which was against the rules. Since this was a virtual event,…
Join SIB: Sit, Sip and See at Palmetto Lake
Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:00pmLocation: Picnic Table at the back of Palmetto Lake near the PlaygroundMax: 20Cost: Free for members; $10 donation to SIB for guests Leaders: Judy Morr and Joleen Ardaiolo Register now Note: If weather doesn’t cooperate on this evening, we’ll reschedule later in the week so if you are unavailable on Sunday,…
Join SIB for Movie Matinee of Listers
Wednesday, July 8 @ 2:00pmLocation: The comfort of your armchair via ZoomMax: NoneLeader: Judy Morr Register Now SIB will resume our “Virtual Movie Matinee” series for the summer. Plan to join us each month. And the best part is you don’t even have to be on Seabrook Island to join! Once you register, we will…
Join SIB for Virtual Semiquincentennial Scavenger Hunt
When: Thursday July 2, 2026 – Sunday July 5, 2026 anytime you wishLocation: Wherever you areMax: No limit. Submit as individuals or a groupCost: FreeActivity Leader: Judy MorrNo pre-registration required; Just post your findings when done Join SIB in celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial and its birds by participating in a scavenger hunt. You can bird…
Learning Together: Palmetto Lake Breeding Survey
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pmLocation: Meet at Equestrian end of Lake House parking lotMax: 12Cost: Free for 2026 members, $10 for guests Trip Leader: Judy Morr and Jennifer Jerome Register Now Join the Seabrook Island Birders for a leisurely walk around Palmetto Lake. The path around Palmetto Lake is wheelchair navigable and for those walking it…
Ask SIB: What is this Painted Bunting doing?
Question: Recently I was walking on Boardwalk 5 and saw this male Painted Bunting fluttering on the boardwalk. A female then flew in. Is this some courting behavior or is the bird injured or sick? – Carol Lee Answer: I recently saw a similar behavior on Boardwalk 5 with a male Painted Bunting that was…
Did you know: Being a baby bird is tough
Nest types, feeding baby birds, keeping the nests clean have all been fun topics discussed in recent weeks. But life isn’t all fun for baby (or parent) birds. So unfortunately we end our series on nesting on a topic that isn’t as much fun. Fledgling mortality is high. Mortality is high among baby birds, and…
Join SIB: Sit, Sip and See at Palmetto Lake
Sunday, May 24 @ 6:30pmLocation: Picnic Table at the back of Palmetto Lake near the PlaygroundMax: 20Cost: Free for members; $10 donation to SIB for guestsLeaders: Judy Morr and Joleen Ardaiolo Register now Note: If weather doesn’t cooperate on this evening, we’ll reschedule later in the week so if you are unavailable on Sunday, register…
Did you know: What is the developmental timeline from egg to fledge?
As we watch the rookery on the golf course and also see those Eastern Bluebirds growing on the bluebird trail, we note these birds “grow up” at different rates. The time spent from egg production to fledgling varies by species. Smaller birds often mature more quickly and may go from newly-hatched chicks to fledgling juveniles…
Did you know: Feeding those baby birds
Baby birds need special foods to get the proper nutrition for healthy growth, and their parents work hard to provide extra protein with insects, fish or meat, depending on the species. Some species, including flamingos and doves, produce crop milk to feed young baby birds, while others, such as shorebirds, teach their babies to forage…
