As the weather cools just a bit, along with the migrating birds, Seabrook Island Birders is becoming more active.
SIB Backyard Birding at Boat Ramp – September 8, 2022
Join SIB members near the home of Melanie and Robert Jerome at the boat ramp on Creek Watch Trace on Seabrook Island on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Yes, we are starting that early. You will have views of the marsh and river, with many shore birds including Spotted Sandpipers, Egrets, Herons, marsh wrens, and many songbirds. There is a lot to see at the SIPOA boat ramp and crab dock. King High Tide will be at 6: 30 am in the morning. We could possibly see the otters that like to come out at high tide. The marsh by the fire station may have some additional birds. There will be seats available to sit and bird or a group can go walking. Bring binoculars and bug spray.
When: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Boat ramp on Creek Watch Trace
Max: 12 – 15 people
Cost: Free for SIB members or $5 for non-members
Please register here no later than Tuesday, September 6. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter on Wednesday, September 7.
Learning Together at North Beach – September 13, 2022
Join SIB Shorebird Steward leader Mark Andrews to bird at Seabrook Island’s North Beach. This three mile round trip walk travels from Boardwalk #1 to the tip of North Beach along Captain Sams Inlet as high tide approaches. Birders from beginners to advanced birders will enjoy the variety of birds found on North Beach. At this time, many different species of shorebirds rest and feed near the point or along the beach ridge near the beach’s pond. Along the way, we will explore the many different species that can be found in this unique area. Piping Plovers and other winter residents are beginning to return from their summer nesting areas.
As always, be sure to bring your binoculars/cameras, hats, and sunscreen. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. There should be spotting scopes available for viewing. Bring plenty to drink and a snack if desired. There are no facilities.
When: Sept. 13, 2022, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Meet at Boardwalk #1 parking lot
Max: None
Cost: Free for SIB members or $5 for non-members
Please register here no later than September 11. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter on September 12, the day prior to the trip. If you need to cancel, please let us know so we can invite people on the waitlist to attend.
Learning Together on Crooked Oaks Golf Course – September 19, 2022
The Seabrook Island Club closes one course a day each week and allows Seabrook Island Birders to use golf carts to travel the course with our members to bird. Join us for a morning of birding by riding in golf carts for at least 9-holes on Crooked Oaks golf course. We expect to see a large variety of birds including Egrets, Herons, and birds of prey. We will also see and hear some of the smaller birds like Tufted Titmice, Eastern Bluebirds, Northern Cardinals, Carolina Wrens, and some of the many warbler species.
Since it is fall/winter, we can also expect to see Eastern Phoebes, Northern Flickers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Belted Kingfishers, Double-crested Cormorants, Bald Eagles, and more!
As always, be sure to bring your binoculars/cameras, hats, and sunscreen. Water will be provided.
When: Sept. 19, 2022, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Meet at The Island House (golf course parking lot next to Spinnaker Beach Houses) for ride along the golf course in golf carts
Max: 24 (If all seats in golf carts are used)
Cost: Free for SIB members or $5 for non-members – Priority will be given to prior waitlisted & members
Please register here no later than Friday prior to the trip. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter on Sunday, the day prior to the trip. If you need to cancel, please let us know so we can invite people on the waitlist to attend.
Learning Together-Palmetto Lake – September 27, 2022
Celebrate Fall Migration by walking and bird watching around Palmetto Lake located behind The Lake House! Join the Seabrook Island Birders in search of some warblers who are short-term visitors on the island during the fall migration season. The path around Palmetto Lake is wheelchair navigable and for those who will be walking, it is flat and will be at a leisurely pace. We hope to see some of our resident warblers such as Yellow-throated Warbler, Pine Warbler, and the Black and White Warbler. In addition, it is highly likely that we will see a few Redstarts, Yellow Warblers, and possibly Black-throated Blue Warbler, and the Common Yellow Throat. Naturally, there should be Bluebirds, Northern Cardinals, Carolina Wrens, Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, different woodpeckers, and raptors in the area.
If the “white birds” get the invitation, we hope to see Snowy Egrets, Tri-colored Herons, Great Egrets, and White Ibis roosting for the evening with possibly a couple Night Herons and Green Herons mixed in. Laughing Gulls and Terns often fly overhead.
Bring your binoculars, hats, bug spray and a beverage of choice. You may also wish to bring a chair to sit and enjoy your beverage while watching the birds coming in for their evening roost.
When: Sept. 27, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Meet at the equestrian end of The Lake House parking lot
Max: 15
Cost: Free for SIB members or $5 for non-members – Priority will be given to prior waitlisted & members
Please register here no later than Sunday, September 25. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter on Monday, the day prior to the trip.
-Submitted by SIB