There are some characteristic plants that begin to flower in the autumn, with some already present and others beginning to flower now.
Normally, with the first rains, some plants sprout early, but due to the drought conditions we have experienced lately, some have delayed flowering and are appearing now. The gallery of pictures, taken by our botanist Leslie Linares, displays some of the most characteristic species that can be found in Gibraltar.
Autumn Lady's Tresses Orchid
Flowers from (September) October to November.
Autumn Snowflake
Flowers between September, October and November.
Autumn Squill
Flowers from September, October to November (December).
Paper White Narcissus
Flowers from (October) November, December to January (February).
Bullate Or Autumn Buttercup
Flowers between October, November and December (January).
Prickly Ivy
Flowers from (September) October to November (December).
A Myrtle Warbler,Setophaga coronata, also known as a Yellow-rumped Warbler, was reported by Luis Lopez from the Europa Point area, with a video and a photograph posted by Manuel Morales Holgado, on the WhatsApp group 'Aves Estrecho Gibraltar' on February 27th.
The prime objective of our first marine bioblitz was to engage the public in a citizen science initiative which also served to raise understanding of the dynamic coastline we have in Gibraltar.
Last week, the GONHS Raptor Rescue Unit released a wild Griffon Vulture that had been brought down by Yellow-legged Gulls on the 5th June. The bird had landed on a cliff in the South District and was being mobbed by gulls.
GONHS is committed to the health and well-being of its membership. The GONHS AGM scheduled for the 25th March has therefore been postponed until further notice, due to the current situation regarding coronavirus COVID-19.
An enjoyable Wintering Seabird Outing held at Europa Point on the afternoon of the 19th January 2020 was well attended with about eighteen keen birders and photographers at the site.