Each year starting on December 14th and continuing through January 5th, people across the country are participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Each count takes place on a specific day in an established 15-mile wide diameter circle, and is organized by a count compiler. Seabrook Island is part of the Sea Island SC count organized by Aaron Given, Wildlife Biologist at Kiawah Island. Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) will again support this year’s 122nd annual CBC on the designated day of Monday January 3, 2022.
This past year, on January 3, 2021, 19 SIB members contributed to the 2020 -2021 CBC. A total of 111 different bird species accounting for more than 6,000 birds were sighted by our volunteers during more than 80 equivalent hours in backyards, on the beach, at the marsh and beyond.
This year we are looking for all available “backyard birders” to assist with the count. All birds observed within a 24hr period on that day can be counted. If interested, sign up here, and we will send you detailed instructions on how to record your observations throughout the day to reduce the chance of double-counting the same individuals. Please read the instructions carefully and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Some more uncommon species that are notable and can be found at backyard feeders include hummingbirds, Baltimore Orioles, and Painted Buntings. Don’t assume all hummingbirds are Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. During the winter, it is not uncommon for western species such as Rufous Hummingbirds, Black-chinned Hummingbird, or others to make their way to the east coast. If you have a “different” looking hummingbirds please try to get a photo of it so that it can get identified. Even more rare could be Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Red-breasted Nuthatches and Evening Grosbeaks
Please enjoy the photos taken by several SIB members during the day a few years ago. If you are interested to participate in the 122nd Christmas Bird Count on Seabrook Island on Monday January 3, 2021, register today!
Photographs Submitted by: Charles Moore, Patricia Schaefer
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We are in. We have 6 feeders in our yard but also are minutes away from Headquarters. Yesterday saw hundreds of birds in the marsh there. Some days very few. We could go there easily on Jan 3. Willy Schwenzfeier
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Hi Willy, Thanks for letting us know of your interest. The Christmas Bird Counts are very specific areas, (15 mile radius) so please let us know your your home address. We are involved in the Sea Islands CBC, which includes Seabrook, Kiawah, Wadmalaw and only about 1/2 of Johns Island. There appears to be a new area for this year that covers James Island and includes a small portion of Johns Island, including Headquarters. The count for this event will either be Saturday or Sunday. If you are interested I can get you in contact with the organizer.
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