The bright yellow and soft greys of this bird’s plumage are quite distinctive.

The bird sat quietly on the branch for quite some time, occasionally turning to watch me with an inquisitive eye:

Common name: Eastern Yellow Robin

Scientific name: Eopsaltria australis

Approximate length: 15 cm

Date spotted: 8 April 2018 (Autumn)

Location: Manly Dam National Park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’24.1″S 151°15’07.1″E