0303

Myrtle or Yellow-rumped Warbler

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 03 March 2021.

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 27^th.

Continue Reading

1002

Bird List and Bird Report changes

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 10 February 2021.

Contains updated Bird List and Gibraltar Bird Report Progress, together with Spring 2021 Raptor Totals.

Continue Reading

0410

Eurobirdwatch 2020

Written by Albert Yome. Written on 04 October 2020.

This year’s celebration of BirdLife International’s ‘EuroBirdwatch’ was a quieter affair than in previous years.

Continue Reading

2309

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.

Continue Reading

2406

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.

Continue Reading

1603

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.

Continue Reading

2401

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.

Continue Reading

2411

Gibraltar Bird Report 2019 online

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 24 November 2019.

Welcome to the 2019 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report.

Continue Reading

0512

Kestrel Flies Again

Written by Albert Yome. Written on 05 December 2019.

The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS)

Press Release
4 December 2019

Continue Reading

0212

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.

Continue Reading

2611

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.

Continue Reading

1511

Gibraltar Bird Report 2018 online

Written by Charlie Perez. Written on 15 November 2019.

Welcome to the 2018 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report.

Continue Reading

0610

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.

Continue Reading

2509

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.

Continue Reading

1809

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.

Continue Reading

More Articles ...

1
2
3
4
5

Gibraltar Bird Report 2022

Gibraltar Bird Report 2022

Written on Monday, 04 September 2023

Welcome to the Gibraltar Bird Report 2022.

GONHS Reaction to Latest Oil Spill

GONHS Reaction to Latest Oil Spill

Written on Friday, 04 August 2023

GONHS notes with distress another oil spill that is impacting our waters and shore. This comes off the back of the removal, finally, of the wreck of the OS35, another accident that resulted in environmental damage.

Botanical outing to the Upper Rock

Botanical outing to the Upper Rock

Written on Monday, 03 April 2023

Our botanical outing to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve was held on 25th March. This well-attended outing was led by Leslie Linares (plants), Albert Gonzalez and Michael Grech (lichens and fungi).

GONHS 2023 Outings Kick-off

GONHS 2023 Outings Kick-off

Written on Tuesday, 24 January 2023

The first GONHS outing of 2023 was held on Saturday the 21st January. Robert Perez led a sea-watch at Europa Point, from which attendees had an opportunity to see some of the seabirds that spend the winter in Gibraltar waters.

Arthur Harper LRPS - Obituary

Arthur Harper LRPS - Obituary

Written on Monday, 26 December 2022

Lifetime President of the Gibraltar Photographic Society, Arthur Harper LRPS, passed away peacefully on 26thDecember.

Gibraltar Bird Report 2021

Gibraltar Bird Report 2021

Written on Friday, 18 November 2022

Welcome to the Gibraltar Bird Report 2021.

OS 35 Incident

OS 35 Incident

Written on Friday, 02 September 2022

OS 35 Incident

The Bulk Carrier OS 35 was involved in a collision with the Adam LNG south of Europa Point on the evening of the 29th August. The OS 35 started to sink, and was directed by the Port Authorities to the East Side of the Rock, where it was decided to beach the vessel to prevent it sinking altogether.

Birdlife Eurobirdwatch 22. 30th Anniversary

Birdlife Eurobirdwatch 22. 30th Anniversary

Written on Monday, 22 August 2022

Birdlife Eurobirdwatch 22. 30th Anniversary

The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society will be celebrating the 22 edition of the Birdlife EuroBirdwatch on Saturday the 1st of October.

Join Us

Under 18

Under 18

£10

Adults

Adults

£25

Family

Family

£35

Business

Business

£500

Donation

Donation

£--