Sydney Microseasons

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Thursday 9 July 2026
7 to 11 July
Window 38 of 72

Time-Shifted Japanese Kō

Bush warblers begin singing

Sydney Microseason

The first breath clouds in dawn air

Dharawal Seasonal Calendar

Time of Burrugin

June to late July
  • Tugarah Tuli - cold, frosty, short days
  • Male echidnas form lines of up to 10 and follow a female through the woodlands
  • Burringoa (forest red gum) flowering signals it is time to collect nectar for ceremonies
  • Shellfish must not be eaten again until the boo'kerrikin blooms

Collaborative Notes

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Shared observation
Spiderwebs flash in morning light

First properly cold day. Lit the fireplace.

Shared observation
Spiderwebs flash in morning light

Waking up, it is still dark and the air has a noticeable chill.

Shared observation
Spiderwebs flash in morning light

Leaf-curling spiders are attached to the maple tree, which is still green.

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