GONHS Marine Bioblitz at Sandy Bay

Written on 23 September 2020.

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.

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Griffon Release

Written by Albert Yome. Written on 24 June 2020.

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.

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GONHS AGM & Outings Postponed

Written by Rhian Guillem. Written on 16 March 2020.

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.

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Wintering Seabird Outing

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 24 January 2020.

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.

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Gibraltar Bird Report 2019 online

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 24 November 2019.

Welcome to the 2019 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report.

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Kestrel Flies Again

Written by Albert Yome. Written on 05 December 2019.

The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS)

Press Release
4 December 2019

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Bryophytes & Lichens Outing

Written by Rhian Guillem. Written on 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.

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GONHS visits Notre Dame First School

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 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.

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Gibraltar Bird Report 2018 online

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 15 November 2019.

Welcome to the 2018 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report.

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Eurobirdwatch 2019 a success

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 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.

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GONHS Election Wish List

Written by Rhian Guillem. Written on 25 September 2019.

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

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Invertebrate Safari Outing

Written by Rhian Guillem. Written on 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.

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International Bat Night 2019

Written by Rhian Guillem. Written on 17 September 2019.

The 12th International Bat Night was held on the 28th August at the John Mackintosh Hall, which proved to be a great sucess.

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GONHS Supports Parents For Future - Climate Strike Petition

Written by Albert Yome. Written on 27 June 2019.

GONHS is supporting the Parents For Future - Climate Strike Petition.

This Petition urges the Government of Gibraltar to urgently address Gibraltar’s Carbon responsibilities in order to meet its declared Climate Emergency Pledge. We call for a totally independent Climate Body, funded and tasked to roll out a cross-party supported agenda, set in a time frame that legally binds all future administrations.

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Brazo del Este & Guadalquivir Marshes Outing

Written on 26 April 2019.

On Sat 13th April, we arrived at the Brazo del Este at around 7am, having left Gibraltar at 4:30. It was still dark, but the growing sound of birds told us that the sun would rise soon.