Global warming is the question.

The winter cold is beginning to bite but not too severely. It is now June.
Legend has it that the cold spell usually sets in a day or two after Anzac Day but, of late, the weather has remained quite warm. The cold spell is just setting in and it is already the second day of winter ( June 2nd). The days have been warm and the nights cool with a few exceptions when the temperature dropped to -1.
The plants are showing signs of uncertainty. I think they are misreading the signs too. Usually May remains the most beautiful months for Canberra when the leaves of deciduous trees turn yellow and red but this year, being very dry, the trees are completely bare of leaves. Some of the diosama shrubs are actually flowering when it should only happen in Spring. The rose shrubs are shooting new leaves as if to welcome the warm spring-like weather. The only Canadian maple in the back yard is showing young buds but they appear to be holding back because of the cold nights of late. There seems to be a general state of confusion. The roses are blooming gloriously when they should be going into hibernation.
I will be watching the birds and smaller insects to see if they have detected any change in the cyclic nature of the climate. Please report to me if you have noticed anything unusual.
Will keep you informed.