Bee Central

31/03/2026

Djeran
Season of Adulthood

April to May (Autumn)

Features of Djeran

❄️ Chillier weather starts to return in Djeran. With south-westerly winds bringing cold nights and dewy mornings.

⚒️ Traditionally this was a time to repair housing ahead of the strong winds and rain of Makuru.

🌱 Seeds and bulbs are collected for storage as red flowering plants bloom, providing sustenance for birds and small mammals.

🦘 Kangaroos also become a significant food source as the Noongar could prepare their coats for use during the coming cooler seasons.

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In south-west WA, Indigenous Australians (Noongar) are guided by six seasons which are distinct from other parts of Western Australia.

22/03/2026

Bunuru
Season of Adolescence

February to March (Summer/Autumn)

Features of Bunuru

☀️ Bunuru is the hottest part of the year, sometimes called the second summer, and is known as a time of white flowers and many gums bloom.

🎣 The low rainfall and hot easterly and northerly winds would encourage moving closer to coastal and riverside water sources for fishing and wetlands harvesting.

🐟 Traditionally, this would mean a more significant contribution of fresh water and seafood to the diet during this season.

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In south-west WA, Indigenous Australians (Noongar) are guided by six seasons which are distinct from other parts of Western Australia.

05/01/2026

30/11/2025

Birak
Season of the Young

December to January (Summer)

Features of Birak

🌞 Birak is dry and hot, sometimes called the first summer.

🌦️ The rains are lessening as the heat settles in with warm easterly winds during the day moderated by cooling sea breezes in the afternoon.

🔥 The season of Birak used to be a time of burning scrub to encourage seed germination, new growth, and to help hunt ground-dwelling animals.

🐑 You’ll also see young start to venture away from the safety of their parents and out into the world.

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In south-west WA, Indigenous Australians (Noongar) are guided by six seasons which are distinct from other parts of Western Australia.

30/09/2025

We are now in the season of Kambarang

Season of Birth

October to November (Spring)

Features of Kambarang

🌦️Rains decrease during Kambarang with longer and longer dry periods, yet flowers are still on display en masse.

🐣 Warming weather frequently sees reptiles out, as will young bird families busily trying to feed hungry babies.

🏞️ Kambarang is a transformational time of year as the significantly warmer weather changes the landscape.

🍓 Foods such as yams, fruit, and birds’ eggs are also abundant, while certain plants are collected for medicine and ceremony during this season.

Learn more here:
https://www.beecentral.com.au/2022/02/15/the-six-noongar-seasons-of-south-western-australia

19/08/2025

Hey look! A swarm of Bees arrived at our front gate!

19/08/2025

Djilba
Season of Conception

August to September (Winter/Spring)

Features of Djilba

💮 As the blue and purple flowers of Makaru make way for delicate whites and creams, this signals the start of Djilba.

☀️ This season brings a mixture of wet and dry weather with clear nights and sunny warm days.

🐄 The inland water sources are now replenished, signaling the return of animals to these areas, which provides opportunities for hunting and gathering in large family groups.

💐 You see a cacophony of color across the southwest from many flowering plants as the season progresses.

🦅 Nesting behaviours of woodland birds protecting their nest are also more apparent, while snakes as lizards become a more significant food source as they venture out to seek what warmth they can.

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