Second spring: October-November
Noongar words for the Kambarang season
English Noongar
Honey Nguk
Tawny frogmouth Djoowi
Gecko Bidjul
Dreaming Nyitting
Star Djindum
During the Kambarang season, we see an abundance ofcolours 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.
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.
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 orange/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 weather to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food.
Many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather. Longer dry periods accompany a definite warming trend.