Congratulations on your new job & best wishes.
I hope it turns out to be all that you want.
Will you send your Boss a resignation letter before or in addition to the email? Resigning by email seems... cold.

Saving several thousands by working closer - a big plus and ditto less travel time.

I thought Butcher Birds might be in the Kingfisher family but Wikipedia said they're in the magpie family. The beak made me think Kingfisher.