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Happy Father’s Day from SIB!
Today’s a big day for dads everywhere! Whether your plans include hanging out on the beach with family, grilling in the backyard, or doing absolutely nothing, we wish all dads a very happy and relaxing Father’s Day! While bird dads don’t get a day off, they do deserve some recognition. Approximately 90% of bird dads…
SIB – “Bird of the Week” – Marsh Wren
This little guy can be heard right now in all our marshes on Seabrook Island. They like to hang out in the tall grasses. This bird looks very much like a Carolina wren. (See the picture below to compare) They are an inch smaller than the Carolina Wren. They also have more black patterns on…
2021/07/11 Welcome to American Oystercatcher Chicks DY & DZ
Our American Oystercatcher chicks have flown the Nesting Area! One of the oystercatcher parents was U5, a bird that has frequented the Captain Sams Inlet for many years. Just before they could fly, they were banded to allow us to follow their progress and to contribute to what science knows about American Oystercatcher behavior and…
2021/05/03 North Beach: New Nesting Area Signs and Nests!
Last Friday, coastal bird biologist Janet Thibault of SCDNR posted the yellow nesting area signs on North Beach and confirmed that we have nesting birds. A familiar sight for many of us, American Oystercatcher Red U5 & his mate have nested on North Beach. Janet, who did her graduate work on Oystercatchers, says that U5…
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 will enjoy The Seabrooker’s June 2025 SIB article. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) contributed a full page article on Page 10!
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Clapper Rail
Clapper Rail – Rallus longirostrisLength: 14.5″; Wingspan: 19″; Weight: 10 oz. You may not be aware that hidden in dense cover in our salt marshes lurk a bird called Clapper Rail. This slinking, secretive bird is a year-round resident on our island and often we only hear the loud clattering call as our clue that a Clapper Rail…
SIB Member Profile: Deanna Forsythe
Deanna Forsythe is originally from York, PA. She was a 6th grade teacher for 25 years beforeretiring to Seabrook Island (Jenkin’s Point) with her husband, Dan, an anesthesiologist at RoperBon Secour St. Francis. The Forsythe’s are proud parents of 3 grown children, Adam, Alexisand Marissa. Deanna enjoys the beauty and nature of Seabrook Island and…
Baby Bird Out of Nest
Have you ever found a baby bird on the ground and wondered what to do? Here are a few tips to help you determine if the bird needs to be rescued, or not. Click here to read an article from Audubon with more information about baby birds found outside their nest.
Happy Easter!
If Easter Eggs are on your mind today, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and complexity of real eggs. How do bird eggs get their color? And why are they different colors? This article from Living Bird magazine and Cornell Lab All About Birds, shows us the beauty and biology of bird eggs, how…
SIB Reports: Stewards Help Spread the Word About Protecting Shorebirds
n case you missed this article in The Post and Courier, written by SIB member Jeff Dennis, we wanted to share it again. Jeff is a veteran writer, photographer and blogger who grew up on a tidal creek in Charleston. He is a lifelong outdoorsman and birder. Jeff writes a weekly column for the Tideline…
