Naturally Kiawah Magazine Volume 34 | Page 2

Table of Contents THE BEACH 5 4 Whelks: Shelled Predators By Jane Ellis 6  Bizarre Beach Creatures? Mystery Solved! By Chris Sudell 8  here the Boys Are: W Following the Male Loggerheads By David William Owens THE DUNES 10 11  Kiawah Island Dune Plants Story by Jane Ellis; photos by Paul Roberts 12 The Dunes: Barrier for a Barrier Island By Paul Roberts 14 Photographing Kiawah: How the Pros See Us By Tina Schell 22 Diamonds in the Rough Story and photos by Pamela Cohen As we were going to press we learned of the untimely death of Louis J. Guillette, Jr., PhD. He was a worldrenowned scientist, a dedicated researcher, and a friend to everyone he met. We dedicate this issue to his memory in gratitude for the joy and passion he brought to every project and every day. THE MARITIME FOREST 27 28 Live Oaks By Carol Surkin The Maritime Forest Story and artwork by Jane Iwan 30 Native Plants for Lowcountry Gardens By Amy Dabbs and Kim Counts Morganello 37 Gardening with Native Plants: Bringing It Home to Kiawah 38 Attracting Birds to a Kiawah Island Backyard Story and photos by Sue Corcoran and Shauneen Hutchinson Also in This Issue … 2 3 9 Mission Statement The Editor’s Desk Symposium: 40 Years Protecting Loggerhead Turtles On the Cover: 56  Patrick O’Brien 57 Making a Magazine Reflections of the Chair: 58  Teach Your Children Junior Explorers: 60  Activities and Adventures for Kids Currents 65  26 Why We Came; 66  Why We Stayed 68 The Legacy Ball In the Next Issue ... 69