Noonager Seasons

Birak is a time of year when Noongar people burn the country to

increase grazing pastures, seed germination, mobility, and fuel
reduction. It also sees fledglings venturing out of their nests, reptiles
shed their old skin, and baby frogs complete their transformation.

Bunuru is a season of little to no rain and hot easterly winds, allowing

Noongar people to live and fish. White flowers, flowering gums, and
female Zamias are in full bloom. As the weather continues, the seed
changes from green to bright red, making it more attractive to
animals.

Djeran season sees a break in the hot weather, with flying ants and
cooler nights. Red wildflowers take bloom, Sheoaks form cones and
Banksia start to display their flowers. Noongar people eat Zamia
seeds, Yanget root bulbs, freshwater fish, frogs and turtles, and
prepare their Mia Mias for heavier rains.

Djilba is a transitional time of the year, with days that are cold, rainy
and windy, and days that are warm and sunny. This is the start of the
massive flower explosion in the South West, with yellow flowering
plants such as Acacias and cream and blue coloured flowers.

Kambarang is the wildflower season, with yellow flowers, orchids,

kangaroo paws and banksias in bloom. The Mooja or Australian
Christmas Tree is a striking display of orange/yellow flowers.