During Kambarang season,we see an abundance of colours 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.
During this time the balgas will continue to flower, especially if they’ve been burnt in the past year or closely shaved. One of the most striking displays of flowers to be seen during this season will be the moojar, or Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda). The bright orange-yellow flowers serve to signal the heat is on its way.
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 to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food. Children need to be mindful of playing in the long grass. BoldPark includes snake awareness in the curriculum, teaching children what to do if they encounter one. Staff are trained in first aid and carry a First aid backpack whilst on excursion to the Lake.
Keep an eye out on the roads and school carpark for Booyi (Western long neck turtles). These fascinating creatures are an endangered species and live in the Galup lake here in Wembly. When Booyi are looking for high ground to lay their eggs the journey often takes them far from the lake crossing roads. Baby turtles have been found in the sand pits at Wembly campus. For more interesting facts explore the fact sheet above.
It’s also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (magpies) will be out protecting their nests and their babies – Swooping season!
