Hi Folks, We know there have been plenty of rumours going round the last month about Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge being sold, well it has not quite happened yet but barring any last minute dramas the settlement will be on 4^th February. Both the business and the freehold property is going to transfer into the safe hands of Carol & Andrew Iles, who many of you will know as our neighbours and local bird guides. We will be retiring to our house which is only 8 minutes from the Lodge. So after almost 10 years we are handing over to Carol and Andrew who first visited the Lodge in 1998 and were the resident bird guides at the Lodge from 2000 for four years. They have been living next door for four years and have again become bird guides both for the Lodge and their own guiding business. Theyplan to do their utmost to maintain and improve the Lodge and grounds as somewhere for wildlife, especially the birds and birders, to enjoy for years to come and look forward to welcoming new guests and the long-time faithful. They will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience both from our area and from around the world where they have birded in about 100 countries. As we only owned the business and leased the property we found it frustrating not to be able to up-grade the property ourselves, this is something they intend doing. We wish them the very best in their new life. Finally we would like to thank all of you who have visited the Lodge over our time here, it has been most rewarding meeting all the fantastic birders and wildlife enthusiasts. We have enjoyed sharing a little of the wildlife in our wonderful part of the world and trust you will support the new owners. Cheers. Lindsay & Keith — Keith & Lindsay Fisher Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge RN 6 Mt. Kooyong Road Julatten QLD 4871 Ph : (07) 4094 1263 Web Site: www.birdwatchers.com.au Blog: http://kingfisherparkbirdwatchers.blogspot.com/
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I had a fantastic time in 2008 at Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge and so appreciated the walk led by Keith. Traveling all the way from California I can say that this was a fun and adventuresome stop on my 2008/2009 parrot filming adventure. It might seem like an odd one but what stands out to me is the amazing out of this world sounds of scrub fowl calling at night while in my tent and the deafening roar of the night insects in the clearing down by the small creek. Beautiful memories. Thanks guys! – Don Kimball Polytelis Media On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 5:57 PM, Gary Davidson < gsd37@yahoo.ca> wrote:
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Lindsay and Keith We have only stayed once at Kingfisher Lodge but we have been following developments since you announced your intention to take a step back. It seems that the best possible outcome has been put in train and we’re looking forward to making another trip north to enjoy Kingfisher Lodge and its surroundings. Best wishes for your retirement. Cheers David On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM, Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge < sootyowl@bigpond.com> wrote:
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I completely endorse Penny’s sentiments. Thanks Keith and Lindsay for all the help you have given me in the past. Happy retirement, Fiona Anderson Sent from my iPad
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Brilliant news that the Lodge is to continue and to improve. Have much enjoyed my visits in the past and hope once more to make it “up there” for another sighting of that owl and trips up Mt. Lewis. Best wishes to Lindsay and Keith for their retirement. May you have time now to enjoy some freedom to choose. Don’t take on too much in your new life – it can be dangerous! Everyone thinks you have all the time in the world to help with whatever is happening around you but you need time for yourselves.
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“Congratulations”, and thanks so much, guys, for your efforts over the years. Now you’ll have more (well-earned) time for birding!! John & Shirley Tongue On 19/01/2015, at 10:36 AM, Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge < sootyowl@bigpond.com> wrote:
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