Bird of the Season — Author: Joel Ellis About the Seasons About Joel
About Joel Ellis
FoCC Committee member and co-admin of FoCC’s Facebook and webpage, Joel Ellis is the resident bird nerd, amateur Powerful Owl researcher, and editor of FoCC’s (co-funded) ‘Indigenous [Species] of Southern Ballarat’ brochure series.
Joel has studied birds up to Honours degree level, is a professional ecological consultant (ornithologist), and member of BirdLife Australia (Ballarat branch).
About the Wadawurrung Seasons
Each Bird of the Month edition aligns with one of the six seasons recognised by the Wadawurrung people. These seasons reflect the deep relationship between Country, climate, plants, animals, and the cycles of change across the landscape.
| Season | Spikey Issue Date |
|---|---|
| Mid-summer | End of January |
| Late summer | End of March |
| Autumn / Early winter | End of May |
| Deep winter | End of July |
| Early Spring | End of September |
| Spring / Early summer | End of November |
These seasonal markers help guide ecological understanding and reflect the rhythms of Wadawurrung Country — from flowering plants and animal movements to weather patterns and cultural practices.
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