Autumn flowers

Written by Charlie Perez on 07 November 2017.

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).

Southern Autumn Crocus

Flowers during (October) November (December).

Southern Or Autumn Colchicum

Flowers from September to October.

Published: 07 November 2017

Kestrel Flies Again

Written on Thursday, 05 December 2019

The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS)

Press Release
4 December 2019

On the 25 October 2019 a female Common Kestrel was brought ashore at the Port of Gibraltar from the visiting cruise ship P&O Arcadia. It had been seeking refuge on one of the ship’s decks after the vessel had sailed through bad weather in the Strait of Gibraltar.

The bird was found by one of the passengers on board and was seen to be suffering from starvation and in an extremely weak condition.

It was originally handed in to staff at the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park, which in turn handed it over to the GONHS Raptor Unit, which continued with its care and rehabilitation.

The Kestrel spent a month at the rehabilitation centre and was released on the 25th November after recovering fully from its ordeal.

Bryophytes & Lichens Outing

Written on Monday, 02 December 2019

The Bryophytes and lichens outing took place on Saturday 16th November, with a cold 9˚C start to the morning. This however did not stop the eager few who attended.

GONHS visits Notre Dame First School

Written on Tuesday, 26 November 2019

In the latest in a series of visits to local schools, GONHS Raptor Unit’s section head, Vincent Robba, visited Notre Dame First School.

Gibraltar Bird Report 2018 online

Written on Friday, 15 November 2019

Welcome to the 2018 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report.

Eurobirdwatch 2019 a success

Written on Sunday, 06 October 2019

Over 500 participants attended a successful Eurobirdwatch 2019. With groups at Jews' Gate, Commonwealth Park and at Europa Point in the afternoon.

GONHS Election Wish List

Written on Wednesday, 25 September 2019

GONHS has released their wish list for the upcoming general election on 17th October.

Invertebrate Safari Outing

Written on Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Our September outing, which took place on the 14th, was an Invertebrate Safari around the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, led by Invertebrates Section head Dr Rhian Guillem.