Djeran Bidi – Honeyeater of Bungendore Park

Welcome to part four in the 6-part series of Six Seasons Trails. Embark on a journey through Bungendore Park during the Djeran season, a time of transition marked by cooler nights and gentle southerly breezes. Spanning April and May, Djeran heralds the arrival of red flowers, including the striking Red Flowering Gum and the petite Summer Flame. Banksias begin to bloom, providing essential nectar for birds and small mammals, while Sheoaks display their rust-coloured cones, painting the landscape with vibrant hues.

This 8-kilometre trail winds through the jarrah-marri forests, wandoo woodlands, and groves of Banksias, Casuarinas, and parrot bushes that make Bungendore Park a sanctuary for rare flora and fauna. Along the way, listen for the calls of endangered cockatoos, such as the Baudin’s and Carnaby’s, and the songs of scarlet robins and honeyeaters. Be on the lookout for some of the park’s 38 species of reptiles and 10 species of frogs, adding to the rich biodiversity that defines this area.

Bungendore Park, whose name means “place of gum blossom” and “top of hill,” was once a significant hunting ground for the Whadjuk people. As you explore, you’ll discover the stories embedded in its landscape and gain insight into the cultural and natural rhythms of this season.

The Djeran Bidi experience is moderately challenging loop that invites you to connect with nature through breathtaking views, rare wildlife encounters, and vibrant floral displays. Cool mornings with dew-covered leaves make this the perfect time to immerse yourself in Bungendore Park’s unique ecosystem.

The Six Seasons Trail Series is in partnership with major supporter, City of Armadale.