Category Archives: Kiawah Island Nature Program

Mar 15

Late Winter Birding on Kiawah

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on March 15, 2013. No Comments

As any birder can tell you, early morning birding can be tough. Getting up to spot birds seems ridiculous at that hour, until you see your first bird and then it all comes into perspective. That February morning was no exception … Read More

Feb 6

Bobcat! (Lynx rufus)

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on February 6, 2013. No Comments

Similar to a dog barking at a stranger at your door, birds alert one another when there is a threat in their neighborhood. On February 5th, as our recreation staff was finishing a meeting in Night Heron Park, we were … Read More

Jan 23

Kiawah’s Christmas Bird Count

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on January 23, 2013. No Comments

January 4th, 2013 was our day to conduct our first official Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count (CBC).   Every year, as is tradition, bird-minded volunteers participate in annual Christmas bird counts around the country.  This research is critical to scientists as … Read More

Oct 19

Finding Relaxation on Vacation

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on October 19, 2012. No Comments

As many Americans continue to sustain the mentality of using their limited time off from work for a “See it all, see it fast,” vacation, we have inadvertently misplaced a core aspect of the original endeavor of vacationing-relaxation. Luckily, for … Read More

Sep 6

Gator Nest Hatches on Kiawah

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on September 6, 2012. No Comments

 Kiawah Naturalists were fortunate to get some amazing video of a mother alligator as she assists her hatchlings.

Aug 20

Top 10 Reasons Kids Love Kiawah Vacations!!

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on August 20, 2012. No Comments

1.      The events are fun for everyone!! From toddlers to teens there are endless activities for children of all ages. You can sing songs and swim at Kamp Kiawah, take an art lesson in the afternoon, compete in … Read More

Jul 20

Snake Sense

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on July 20, 2012. No Comments

The way a snake is aware of us, other animals, and the environment in general is vastly and intriguingly different than the way in which we humans sense our world. Some senses mammals rely greatly on, such as eyesight, are … Read More

Jul 10

Kiawah’s Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on July 10, 2012. No Comments

After a long wait, the excitement of Kiawah’s Leatherback Sea Turtle nest has come to an end.  For the past several weeks, the Nature Center was in quite a buzz with this being only the second Leatherback nest on Kiawah in … Read More

Apr 18

Leatherback Turtle nest on Kiawah Island!

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 18, 2012. 2 Comments

During the very early hours of April 17th, an enormous female Leatherback Sea Turtle made her way onto Kiawah’s beach front to lay her eggs.  Bringing some history along with her, this is the first sea turtle nest in South … Read More

Apr 5

Earth Day every day!

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on April 5, 2012. No Comments

  Here at Kiawah Island we celebrate Earth Day everyday, but this year our recreation staff has three very special Earth Day events.  On Wednesday, April 11th, we will be hosting an Earth Day Trivia Night at Night Heron Bar … Read More