Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?
Victoria’s Riflebird
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
Riflebird Lodge – 2024
How best to travel to your lodge?
By private car
Pale Yellow Robin
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
Bird feeders, walking trails through the nature refuge, multiple habitats
What makes your lodge special?
Isolation, multiple iconic species on site, rich bird and wildlife history as the previous residence of famous bird artist William T Cooper, amazing and tranquil surroundings
Macleay’s Honeyeater
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?
Victoria’s Riflebird, Southern Cassowary, Spotted Catbird, Pale Yellow Robin, King Parrot, Chowchilla, Macleay’s honeyeater, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Spectacled Monarch, Red-browed Finch
Spotted Catbird
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why? April to November, due to it being the dry season
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them. We protect 160 acres of nature refuge, we have a native plant nursery, and we are currently revegetating areas of the forest that have been affected by invasive weeds. We support scientific research with multiple visiting experts coming to study and survey the fauna and flora
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?
Be prepared for wet and cool weather and the relative isolation in terms of shops and supplies.
Southern Cassowary
Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.
Hiking, swimming in our creeks, and relaxing at the lodge
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
www.riflebirdlodge.com.au or admin@riflebirdlodge.com.au
Australian King-Parrot
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