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Happy Semiquincentennial!
Today the United States marks its Semiquincentennial—a massive milestone celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From historic tall ship flotillas in New York Harbor to record-breaking fireworks on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., our nation honors the ideas, struggles, and symbols that shaped our identity. But while we honor…
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…
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…
Preventing Bird Collision with Glass Windows
We have so much natural beauty on Seabrook Island and, naturally, we want large unobstructed windows in our homes so that we are able to enjoy that beauty and our wildlife at all times. Unfortunately, these windows are a constant danger to the birds that we love seeing and have lured to our yards with…
Red Knot Tracking Update 5: 2025 Wrap-Up
Hello Red Knot Trackers, Migration is once again upon us! Red Knots are on the move, and significant numbers have returned to stopover sites along the southeast US coast. We’ll soon share exciting news about our 2026 tracking project, but first, let’s look back at last year’s Red Knot tracking efforts. Here’s a recap of…
Happy Mother’s Day from SIB!
Being a mother is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges, but it also comes with great reward. Mother’s Day is a time to honor all mothers and recognize the love, care, and work they put into raising their children. Being a bird mom also has its challenges. They too put in…
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…
Baby Bird Out of the 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.
Did you know? Some birds have a “home away from home.”
Did you know some birds have a “home away from home” they visit every single year? This time of year, Seabrook Island is surrounded by whimbrels with their distinctive downward curving curlewed beak, but most of us rarely see them because they travel at dusk and pre-dawn. Maina Handmaker’s recent study on Whimbrels reveals they…
Birds love our water
In our April birding along the golf course, the birds were loving the puddles along the cart paths. This was a reminder that especially during these drought conditions, birds need our bird baths even more. So below, in addition to new pictures from that outing, we are republishing an earlier blog with its great pictures.…
