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Love is in the air!
Little did we realize when we noticed the Cooper’s Hawk in our tree that we would be right in the middle of lover’s lane. On Tuesday, while working in the yard, Walter heard a kik-kik sound which he soon discovered was a Cooper’s Hawk in our tree. Based on size and eye color, we believe…
Rare Birds in South Carolina – Are There More Rare Birds Now? More Birders? Sparrows, Shorebirds, Seabirds, and Songbirds – Bird Every Bird!
Another group of birds that wintered in significant numbers this past year here were many of the sparrows. Many of these sparrows are known from the state, yet primarily in the Midlands or upstate, and in much lower numbers. However, I believe due to the extended harsh winter conditions in Canada and the northern US,…
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…
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…
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 Confusing American Goldfinch
Last year, one of my friends said to me, “I can’t wait for the goldfinches to come back, they’re my favorite bird!” “What do you mean?” I asked. “I see them all summer, then one day they’re gone! After a few months they suddenly show up again!” she said. This confused me for a minute,…
Celebrating 10 years of Seabrook Island Birding: A Night to Remember!
On Thursday night, January 29th, members of the Seabrook Island Birders club gathered for a milestone moment – our 10th anniversary celebration. What began as a small group of likeminded people has grown into a vibrant connected community and the energy in the room reflected just how far we’ve come. This event was wonderfully attended,…
2025, A Year of Birding
Birding is a hobby for many of us. A hobby engages people at a level of their choosing. A hobbyist is not an expert nor a professional. They can be dabblers or very proficient. Birding styles fall into a continuum from casual backyard feeder watching to someone who birds often, usually locally, to someone who…
Do you know? How herons, egrets, and ducks stay warm in cold water.
When cold weather strikes, and snow is in the forecast, we often wonder how our feathered friends survive these Arctic blasts. Over the last few days, with very low temperatures, snow, ice, and single-digit windchills, we’ve shared photos on our social media of our local birds coping with the change in weather. We all know…
The Rewards of Volunteering at the Avian Conservation Center
The Avian Conservation Center, located in Awendaw, SC is best summed up by its mission statement: “To identify and address vital environmental issues by providing medical care to injured birds of prey and shorebirds, and through educational, research, and conservation initiatives.” To that end, the Center is comprised of three operating divisions: the Center for Birds…
