6 seasons, one country, many stories

 

A year long journey exploring connections to the places that are important to us.
Facilitated by Jennell Reynolds & Yann Toussaint

Kambarang

Kambarang: October – November Longer drier periods, snakes and other reptiles emerge and are most likely to be encountered. Wudjari people moving towards the coast.

Kambarang

Birak

BirakDecember – January Fledgelings emerge from the nest, frogs complete their transformations. Weather dry and hot. Burning time (small mosaic burns). Wudjari people living close to the coast.

Birak

Bunuru

Bunuru: February – March Season of white flowers, Hottest part of the year, focus on seafood. Wudjari people living close to the coast.

Bunuru

Djeran

Djeran: April – May Season of red flowers, Cooler weather begins, Focus on food from freshwater lakes. Emu eggs can be collected. Wudjari people start moving inland away from the coast.

Djeran

Makuru

MakuruJune-July Coldest and wettest season of the year, frequent storms, yonga (kangaroo) becomes dietary focus and yonga cloaks and fat used for warmth. Animals can be seen pairing up. Wudjari people following waterways inland.

 

Djilba

Djilba: August – September Yellow flowers, Mixture of wet days with increasing number of clear, cold nights and pleasant warm days. Wudjari people living inland. 

Djilba