Paul Rosser 
There was only 57.5 mm for July which was below our average over the last 12 years, of 71.5mm. Our Year to Date (YTD) was 217.0mm compared to our average over the last 12 years of 300.0mm. Well down on the norm.
By comparison with the last 12 months of readings:
2024 57.5mm 217.0mm (YTD)
2023 41.0mm 358.5mm
2022 31.5mm 251.5mm
2021 102.0mm 302.5mm
2020 26.5mm 293.0mm
2019 32.0mm 224.5mm
2018 42.5mm 166.5mm
2017 103.5mm 299.5mm
2016 131.0mm 366.5mm
2015 89.5mm 325.0mm
2014 66.0mm 295.0mm
2013 99.0mm 326.0mm
2012 62.0mm 380.0mm
Our soil moisture is way down this year compared to other years. This will not be good as we go into spring & summer.
I’ve noticed the birds are busy building nests at present, at least four weeks earlier than usual. I also became aware that the orchids are coming up at our Bushcare site on Willunga Hill this last week. They are about eight weeks late this year. Our dry year has upset nature with the abnormally dry weather. The Acacias have begun flowering on Bowering Hill this last week & will be a pretty sight when all are out. May be a good time to take a walk & see the results of our Volunteers work over the last twelve years. It looks great.
For our First Nations People they are in mid Kudilla, their winter. The earth is cleansed by rain & the wind is strong at times. Have you noticed the worms are very active at this time.
For the next three months rain will be average to just below. Temperatures will be above average for both night & day. It was interesting to know that the Antarctic was ten degrees above average last week, which is ominous for the future. The seas around Australia are all just above average temperature & the Pacific, Indian Ocean & the Southern Oceans are all in neutral mode at present. Not looking forward to summer, given the forecasts for the next three months.
That’s it for now.
Paul
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