In the Next Issue …
W
e have had a wonderful time for the past six
months chasing, observing, and capturing
the wildlife of Kiawah—on film, that is. We
have explored the Island to find tiny green
treefrogs; we have waited patiently to get just the right light to
photograph a deer; and we have watched in awe as spoonbills
mingled with wood storks and egrets. We are constantly
reminded of the special neighbors with whom we share the
island. They were here long before we arrived and know so
much about the place that they can teach us.
As a result of our adventures among our wildlife, we
became increasingly interested in the whys and wherefores of
how our habitats support our wildlife, how we can do more
to promote the health of each and what we have learned and
Photo
by Shauneen Hutchinson
WINTER/SPRING
2016 • VOLUME 35
need to learn about all that surrounds us. And so we arrived
at the focus of our next issue, research on Kiawah Island.
We know the Kuwaitis initiated a massive study when they
acquired the Island 40 years ago. We are well acquainted with
the many scientists who have studied Kiawah since then and
who are studying it today. We plan to take a closer look at all
of this scholarly research and encourage some of our own
residents to participate. We would especially like to involve
our “young conservationists,” and will be seeking articles and
ideas from our youngest residents and visitors—our children
and grandchildren. Please send suggestions to editor@
kiawahconservancy.org. Join us in September 2016
for “Kiawah Island Under the Microscope!” NK
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