Bilbiljing

Grasshopper

The Grasshopper is found all over the country and comes out during the wet season
Grasshoppers are a significant part of the food chain for many of the animals, like the Goanna, Frill-necked lizard and some bird species

Dawarrg

Plains Goanna

The Plains goanna is a kind of goanna found all over Australia
It is an important food for the Miriwoong people
When the first thunder calls, the Plains goanna buries itself in the ground
When the rains arrives, it comes out nice and fat

Goowarding

Bream

Bream is a popular fish found in the freshwater systems around the country
Miriwoong people like to catch bream because of its fat which is a good source of energy

Goorandalng

Brolga

The Brolga is a large grey bird that lives in most areas of the East Kimberley
They can often be spotted in the wetlands
When bolgas dance, it’s usually a sign that rain is on the way
The Brolga nests throughout the wet season through to March

Moonamang

Magpie Goose

The Magpie goose is a large black and white bird
These birds live in flocks around the wetlands
They nest in the wet season
Magpie geese are a food source for the Miriwoong people.

These are just some of the many animals which come out in the wet season. To find out more, check out the Miriwoong Seasonal Calendar book available at the Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language and Culture Centre!

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