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Nyoongar calendar from the south-west of Western Australia showing six seasons
December - January February - March April - May June - July August - September October - November
Birak Bunuru Djeran Makuru Djilba Kambarang

Kambarang -
Wildflower season (season of birth) October - November

During the Kambarang season, we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us. The yellows of many of the Acacias continue to abound, along with some of the Banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the Kangaroo Paw and Orchids. Also during this time the Balgas will also start to flower, especially if they've been burnt in the past year or closely shaved.

One of the most striking displays of flowers to be seen during this season will be the "Mooja", or Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia). The bright orang/yellow flowers serve to signal the heat is on its way.

For the animals, October is also the most likely time of the year that you'll encounter a snake as the reptiles start to awaken from their hibernation and look to make the most of the warm to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food. It's also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (Magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.

Many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather.

Longer dry periods accompany a definite warming trend.

Permission to use the Nyoongar seasonal calendar is granted by "South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council".

Kurongkurl Katitjin, Edith Cowan University's Centre for Indigenous Education and Research produces an electronic newsletter, with each edition coinciding with one of the six Nyoongar seasons. This newsletter contains a regular article highlighting the season and its significance to plants, animals and the weather.

For full article and further information: www.ecu.edu.au/schools/kurongkurl-katitjin/news-and-events/newsletter-our-place