G'day Don,
I don't see when you are coming back to this part of the world. At the
moment the Fig-Parrots are feeding on Ficus copiousa near the nursery at
Lake Eacham and on Ficus obliqua near the toilets at the Lake itself. You
are welcome to call me when you are up on the Tablelands for up to date
information on what's around. A Pair were feeding two days ago in the F.
hispidula near the entry to the boardwalk at the Curtain Fig. F. benjamina
in the school grounds in Yungaburra are not yet mature. You are welcome to
call me when you are up on the Tablelands for up to date information on
what's around, particularly other parrot species.
Quite a lot of my guests stay at Chambers Wildlife Lodges. It is a good
place to base your self if you are into nature and wish to self cater. In
the wet weather we have been having it is best to have rooms at the end of
the buildings as they get more air flow. The rainforest surrounds the
buildings and that is great for wildlife but some do not like the smell of
it. The Pademelons (not Potaroos) have suffered from cat predation and they
have suspended the nightly talks but still paint honey on two trees for
gliders and other visitors. At Chambers look for the parrots in the
Cellerywood between unit 7 and the office and on the F. septica below the
pool area.
Other great places to stay for birders can be found at For people with a
more general wildlife interest Lumholtz Lodge,
http://www.lumholtzlodge.com.au/ is a wonderful spot as Margit often has
animals in care which are hard to see in the wild. Closer to Lake Eacham and
more up market than Chambers is Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages,
www.craterlakes.com.au
Platypus do inhabit the small creek at Chambers but are easier to see in
Yungaburra, along Petersen Creek and at Winfield Park on the North Johnstone
River on your way to Malanda. For a day time population head to Tarzalli
Lakes where they charge $5 for life time reentry. Best from mid morning (10
am opening) until about 2 pm but I've never taken paying customers there at
any time and not seen Platypus. Sometimes one has to wait for them to come
close. If you have a polarising filter it is worth using, and video usually
works better than stills because of the fine fur which remains wet and looks
out of focus.
Regards,
Alan
Alan's Wildlife Tours
2 Mather Road
Yungaburra 4884
Phone 07 4095 3784
Mobile 0408 953 786
http://www.alanswildlifetours.com.au/
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald G. Kimball
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 3:20 PM
To:
Subject: Helpful advise on where to take folks looking for
Fig-Parrots and enjoying the rainforest
Thank you so much for the great replies to my former post. I would reply
to that one directly but am a bit challenged when it comes to I.T.
One other question guys. Has anyone stayed at Chambers Lodge? I thought
it might be a great place and so close to Lake Eacham. Also seems there
are some platypus ponds too. Not sure if its easy to see the little
creatures though. The folks that come with me are going to be from
overseas so I suspect Platypus and other creatures are going to be hits.
The main focus will be on Aussie parrots though. I know that Fig-parrots
can be seen at the lodge.
By the way I did definitely enjoy Kingfishers Lodge at Julatten when I was
there in 2008. Great folks and Keith was super patient with my questions
etc. Great fun.
Anyone ever visit Chambers Lodge and have some feedback?
Thanks
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