Southern Ocean Lodge » Wildlife

Solitary seals: Images from guest Stefania Fumagalli

southernoceanlodge — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:53:17 +0000

Recent guest Stefania Fumigalli shares her experiences at Southern Ocean Lodge and in the remote wilderness of Kangaroo Island;

‘…The Southern Ocean Lodge has really inspired me and I am really grateful you gave me the opportunity to experience the beautiful Spa and the eagle’s flight, the solitary beach with the sea lion looking for rest, and the comfort of my no.10 suite in respectful memory of the shipwrecked steamer “Eva”.’

www.enteara.com; to see more of Stefania’s iamges on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=343502&id=389965730020&saved#!/album.php?fbid=10150165375285021&id=389965730020&aid=343502

James Adams Slideshow of Kangaroo Island Images

southernoceanlodge — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:49:53 +0000

A zoo without fences: Charlie Lawrence’s wildlife on Kangaroo Island

southernoceanlodge — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:40:59 +0000

In a second installment to the suite of images provided to us by recent Southern Ocean Lodge guest Charlie Lawrence, we see the abundant wildlife roaming freely on Kangaroo Island, captured only in images.

Willow the wallaby ventures out

southernoceanlodge — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:00:37 +0000

Our favourite friend, baby Willow is growing bigger every week and is now spending her days and most nights outdoors in the bush with the other Tamar Wallabies that call Southern Ocean Lodge home.

She does however still like to call in about the same time every afternoon for a bottle, a scratch, a cuddle and even a photo or two for our guests.

Doing the echidna shuffle

southernoceanlodge — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:15:15 +0000

It’s always a thrill to encounter an echidna on Kangaroo Island.

Echidna hits the beach on KI

Places to go, people to meet

A snaphot: Wildlife on Kangaroo Island

southernoceanlodge — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:57:16 +0000

Southern Ocean Lodge naturalist guide, James Adam is a talented wildlife photographer with an impressive portfolio of images on his website at www.jamesadamphoto.com.au.

We’re lucky to have him on our Experiences team; he captures the island’s incredible wildlife with a keen eye, an infinite respect for nature’s beauty and with a good sense of humour.

Ebony and Ivory wallabies

Corellas on KI

Mum and big baby Koalas

Eye-spy Parrot

Possum

Check it out baby!

Willow the Tamar wallaby

southernoceanlodge — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:27:00 +0000

Southern Ocean Lodge is excited to welcome little ‘Willow’ the Tamar Wallaby to her new home. Eight month old Willow was found lost and wandering in the staff village, and has decided that luxury accommodation, a friendly family of staff and guests, and knockout views of the Southern Ocean are the way to go!

Coming soon: Searching for Platypus at Southern Ocean Lodge

southernoceanlodge — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:18:20 +0000

The Platypus Waterholes guided walk is one of the new activities planned for guests at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. Here’s a sneak preview…

Rosenberg’s (Heath) Goanna on Kangaroo Island

southernoceanlodge — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:41:34 +0000

Heath Goanna (Varanus rosenbergi)
Kangaroo Island is seen as an important last stronghold for the Heath Goanna species.
Heath Goannas are unable to control their own body temperature and need to bask in the sun for at least half an hour each day before becoming active. The Heath Goanna’s skin is a darker colour than other goannas, so they can absorb and retain solar energy more readily, giving them longer times for foraging in Kangaroo Island’s cooler, denser vegetation.
In the evenings and in cooler weather, they retire into shallow burrows which are dug in the soil, or located in hollow logs, rock crevices and thick vegetation.

The Heath Goanna is powerfully built and can grow to 1.5 metres long. Their strong limbs are equipped with long, sharp, curved claws and their tails are long, slender and muscular. The teeth of the Heath Goanna are also large and curve backwards, making it difficult for captured prey to escape from their jaws.
The menu of the Heath Goanna consists of spiders, scorpions and other large insects, as well as frogs, snakes, lizards, small birds and mammals. The scavenging of carrion killed on the road is often a welcome addition. The Heath Goanna is also credited with successfully consuming rabbits introduced to Kangaroo Island earlier last century, as it will eagerly dig for prey.

Rosenberg's Heath Goanna

Keep your eyes peeled on the site and surrounds of Southern Ocean Lodge!

Field Expedition with Peggy Rismiller

Expedition Kangaroo Island 2010

southernoceanlodge — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:15:43 +0000

Baillie Lodges is excited to introduce the inaugural ‘Expedition Kangaroo Island’ at Southern Ocean Lodge in July 2010. The week-long program departing 24 July 2010 promises days and nights filled with adventure and learning in the company of like-minded travellers and with Southern Ocean Lodge as ‘luxury base camp’.
We are excited that the renowned naturalist Craig Wickham of Exceptional Kangaroo Island with whom we have worked closely since opening in 2008 will join us as Expedition Kangaroo Island leader.
Southern Ocean Lodge proprietor Hayley Baillie and the Lodge’s own team of naturalist guides will be part of each day’s itinerary, promising a very personal guided experience of the island.
Expedition Kangaroo Island is modelled on the much-loved Expedition Lord Howe programs run at sister property Capella Lodge over the past five years in cooperation with Aurora Expeditions, who are excited to be involved in the project again this year. Our Lord Howe expedition leader, the esteemed island naturalist Ian Hutton will also venture south to join the ‘KI’ contingent.

The program has been designed to allow guests, as ‘expeditioners’ the chance to explore first-hand a complete experience of the beautifully wild Kangaroo Island, showcasing its abundant native wildlife, spirited art, delicious local cuisine and fascinating history. In true expedition style, the week will be filled with interactive ‘hands-on’ adventures, guided walks, marine–based activities and informative presentations.

Download the e-brochure at http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/pdfs/downloads/EKI%20Web.pdf

Wexas Travel have kindly featured the Expedition in their latest news at http://www.wexas.com/1/tailor-made-holiday-news/-9678910.html

We hope to see you there!