DECEMBER 2012
BALLAMBAR – season of butterflies.
Early Summer (Mid November to late January) to be followed by
KOOYONG – SEASON OF EELS.
This season incorporates the following:
The weather stabilises.
Heat starts to dry the country.
Butterflies chase in the warm sun.
Beetles and moths collect around lights at night.
Small birds are moulting.
Echidnas dig for ants.
There is cumbungi and water ribbon growth in streams and wetlands.
Wildflower displays on the higher peaks.
Banksias are in full flower.
Honeyeaters are busy.
Murnong is flowering in heathlands.
Lifestyle descriptors included:
Bands moved back to the plains taking minimal possessions, e.g. weapons, digging sticks, baskets and cloaks.
Stone tools were left behind.
Sweet drinks made from Banksias and Manna Gums
Water Ribbon cooked and eaten
(Information courtesy of Brambuk)
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