Australian Ravens are fierce, proud birds. Their black plumage shimmers blue in the sunlight, and the icy cast of an eye is enough to send shivers down your spine. They’re inquisitive, intelligent, and sociable. This one perched on a rock at North Head near Manly, eyeing us with interest.

Common name: Australian Raven

Scientific name: Corvus coronoides

Approximate length: 50 cm

Date spotted: Sunday 30 October 2016

Season: Spring

Location: North Head, Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Latitude/longitude: 33°49’10.1″S 151°17’49.6″E