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Rare Birds in South Carolina – Are There More Now, or Does It Seem Like There Are More Rare Birds Than in Previous Years? If So, Why?
No doubt there has been a flurry of rare birds showing up in South Carolina locally and in the Lowcountry lately. Some notable species are the Burrowing Owl at Fort Sumter, Trumpeter Swan near Spartanburg, Snail Kite recently at Santee Coastal Reserve, Glaucous Gull at Deveaux Bank, Pacific Loon on Lake Murray, Ross’s Goose at…
Seabrook Island Birders Presents
New Recordings Available The following new programs recordings are now available. Janet Thibault “Shorebird Celebrities: Connecting Through Stories” Presented February 2, 2026 Chris Crolley “Deveaux Bank: Creating the Connection” Presented March 23, 2026
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Northern Parula
If you read our recent blog about spring arriving birds, you already read a little bit about Northern Parulas. When we hear their distinctive song we know spring is here! This weekend, all around the island, I heard a few Northern Parulas – they have arrived! As Judy mentioned in the spring blog, these beautiful…
Welcome Spring and our newly arriving birds
The official first day of Spring 2026 was March 20. Meteorologists recognize the first day of spring on March 1 because meteorological seasons are based on monthly temperatures – March, April and May are the three spring months that precede the three warmest months of the year. Even though Spring is probably a different span…
Join SIB: Beyond our Backyard – College of Charleston’s Stono Preserve
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 6:30am – 2:00pmBirding at College of Charleston’s Stono PreserveLocation: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate to carpool at 6:30 am Meet at Publix on Main Road and Hwy 17 at 7:05 am to carpool to Stono PreserveMax: 12 Cost: Free…
Spring Departures from Seabrook Island
Article submitted by: Ron Schildge in 2017; Republished in March 2026Photographs submitted by: Ed Konrad Who have packed their bags and are leaving for cooler summers up north? We are all familiar with the common Northern Snowbird that arrives in early winter with their faded tans, rumpled shorts and out of state license plates. You…
The Cruising Dilettante Birders
Join SIB: Beyond Our Backyards at Kiawah River
Sunday, March 15, 2026 8:00am-11:00amLearning Together at Kiawah River Location: Meet at Kiawah Town Hall and car pool to Kiawah RiverMax: 12 people in 4 vehiclesCost None for members; $10 donation for guestsTrip Leader: Judy Morr Register Now We have another chance to check out birds that can be found on this varied habitat property but…
Learning Together at Seabrook Island Golf Courses (Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks)
Monday March 16, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Crooked OaksLocation: Meet at Bag Drop at Island House 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455 for ride along the golf course in golf cartsMax: 24 (If all seats in golf carts are used)Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests – Priority will be…
SIB “Bird of the Week” – Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker – Sphyrapicus variusLength: 7.1-8.7″; Wingspan: 13.4-15.7″; Weight: 1.5-1.9 oz. The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is the only woodpecker in eastern North America that is completely migratory. Although a few individuals remain throughout much of the winter in the southern part of the breeding range, most head farther south, going as far south as Panama. Females tend to…
