ABORIGINAL SEASONS

djeran / April - May

Djeran signifies the start of cooler weather. Djeran is noted for south westerly winds, an abundance of native flowers in bloom and trees in fruit. Native fruits like zamia, palm nuts and tubers are collected at this time, with the season being very popular for fishing in rivers, dams and the ocean.

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Makuru / June - July

Makuru is cold with the first of the heavy rains and storms occurring more frequently as Boodja (Country) cools down. Many local Wadandi people moved to inland areas at this time to find shelter and escape the storms coming off the Southern Ocean. With the cold, coastal winds prevailing, the Yonga Booka (kangaroo skin cloak) was turned inside out so that the fur was against the skin, while the outside was oiled to provide waterproof protection.

djilba / August - September

As the days start to warm up, explosions of wildflowers bloom in the south west over Djilba. Yonga Marra (Kangaroo Paw) begins to flower yellow blossoms. This is a transitional time of year with some cold and clear days, rainy and windy days and an occasional sunny day. The controlled burning from previous seasons brings lush growth of green grasses which attracts animals. The Kyooya (frog) can be heard from the wetlands.

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