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Jarruka (Scrubfowl)
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Jarruka (Scrubfowl)
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Diwan (Scrub Turkey)
Diwan are bush food – an important source of meat. We also eat the eggs. They are a delicacy. The male bird looks after the nest and will not go far, as he has to protect the nest from bush goanna’s. If they come around, he will send out an alarm call to other Diwan to alert therm. The nesting time for Diwan is September to December. The bush goanna knows when the eggs will be ready to hatch. When the goannas start hanging around, this is a good sign that the eggs are ready. We dig for eggs with digging sticks or by hand. The nest is very deep and when you can feel the warmth with your hands, you know that the eggs are close-by. The eggs are very good for health and make you strong.
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Wakal (Freshwater Prawn)
Wakal are small freshwater prawns. They can be found in streams and creeks where they hide under rocks. We use them as bait when fishing up-stream and in deep waterholes.
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Kudi (Barramundi)
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Ngujay (Freshwater Turtle)
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Janbal (Quandong)
Janbal (Quandong) is good bush tucker. We gather the fruit from August to January when they are sweet and soft. The kernel of the fruit is very pretty and we often use it to make body adornments such as necklaces and earrings.