More Nature!

I mentioned in my last blog about activities you can do while on the island.  I talked about nature well there is more to be explored while on Kiawah Island.  The town of Kiawah Island takes an active role in managing the natural resources on the island.  There are deer, bobcats, gray foxes, raccoons, river otters, and ospreys that can be seen on Kiawah Island.  A full-time wildlife biologist and an assistant wildlife biologist manage this wildlife.  The heart of the Resort’s Nature Program is the Heron Park Nature Center.  It opens daily at 8:30 am located in the Night Heron Park adjacent to the pool and the Night Heron Pavilion.  You can get information about the different activities or to make reservations for nature tours and programs.  There are exhibits of the local wildlife, interactive displays and information about the ecosystems that comprise Kiawah Island.  There are Resort Naturalists and staff that are on hand to answer questions that you may have about the nature at Kiawah Island.  There is also a link to show you what wildlife sightings biologists have made.  The link is http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/wildlife-as-we-see-it.php.  It is amazing to see what they have spotted on the island.  They have seen hummingbirds, seagulls, Atlantic Pearl Oysters, and many other kinds of birds.  You should check out that link because it is very interesting to see what they have spotted.  Since the wildlife and vegetation are getting rare to see along the Atlantic coast, there is a non-profit organization called Kiawah Conservancy.  They are preserving and researching the coastal maritime forests and wildlife.  They are helpful because they keep the area in top condition so you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Kiawah Island.