Djilba

Djilba is a season in the Noongar calendar, a system of six seasons used by the Indigenous Noongar people of the southwest of Western Australia. Djilba is the third season, typically falling between August and September. It is considered a transitional season, bridging the colder, wetter months of Kambarang and the warmer, drier months of Jilba.

During Djilba, the landscape begins to change in anticipation of spring. While there can still be rain, the days generally start to get longer and warmer. The Noongar people observe subtle shifts in nature that signal this change. Many native wildflowers begin to bloom, marking the transition from winter's dormancy. The animal life also starts to become more active, with increased bird activity and the emergence of young animals.

Traditionally, Djilba was a time for the Noongar people to focus on gathering the early-blooming plants and seeds. It was also a period of preparation for the coming warmer weather, which would bring different food sources and activities. The knowledge of Djilba, like the other seasons, is passed down through generations and is deeply connected to the understanding of the local environment and its cycles. The arrival of Djilba signifies the gradual return of warmth and a period of renewal in the natural world.