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John Cortes
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Minister for Education, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Heritage & Transport, HM Government of Gibraltar.
Former Minister for Health, Public Health and Culture.
Environmental campaigner still. Love acting too.
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Ringers Richard and Jill strike again Sudan Golden Sparrow and Icterine Warbler @gonhs.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Inspired Yoda’s look, the tarsier did. 🌌

This #StarWarsDay, let's remember that even the galaxy’s most iconic figures have roots in Earth’s biodiversity. IPBES science shows nature’s health is the force binding all life together.

To ignore the evidence, unwise it is. 🌍✨ #MayThe4thBeWithYou
Photo of a tarsier clinging to a tree branch at night, with large round brown eyes and grey-brown fur. Dark background with blurred green foliage. IPBES logo (Science and Policy for People and Nature) in top left corner. Text in white and grey bold capitals reads: "PROTECT BIODIVERSITY, WE MUST. STRONG WITH NATURE, THE FUTURE IS."
May 4, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Spotless starling, Blue tit, Blackcap, Great tit & Woodchat shrike #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
March 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Northern Wheatear 📷 by Tony Hocking #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
March 21, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Black-eared Wheatear 📷 by Morris Figueras & Whitethroat 📷 by Andrew Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
March 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Iberian Yellow Wagtail & Spectacled Warbler by Andrew Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
March 22, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Serin 📷 by Christian Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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February 25, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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Little Owl 📷 by Morris Figueras #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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February 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Iberian Chiffchaff 📷 by Anthony Vinent #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
February 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Eurasian Whimbrel #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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February 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Wren by Ronald Pincho #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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March 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Sedge Warbler by GONHS ringers #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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March 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Egyptian vulture by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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March 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Short-toed eagle by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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March 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Corn Bunting & Willow warbler by Morris Figueras then a Dartford Warbler & a Woodchat shrike by Christian Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
March 14, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Subalpine Warbler 📷 by C Fortuna, Purple Heron 📷 by S Morgan, Common Myna 📷 by R Mor, House Martin 📷 by P Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
March 19, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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Bullfinch & Bonelli's Warbler 📷 by ringers, Avocets 📷 by John Sanchez and Common Redstart by me #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social @slashercutts.bsky.social
March 19, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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On our plans for electric buses in Gibraltar www.instagram.com/reel/DU_MIcR...
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February 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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3rd Hoopoe of the season seen & 1st photo fresh from Africa today 📷 by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Dartford warbler by John Sanchez, Goldcrest by GONHS ringers, Reed Bunting by Paul Rocca and Greenfinch by me #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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To our Muslim community and friends of Gibraltar
February 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Great crested Grebe 📷 by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Black storks by C Fortuna, Egyptian vulture by @dparody.bsky.social Shelduck by Morris Figueras and Spoonbills by An Other #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Black-legged Kittiwake by Robert Perez and Great Skua by me #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Today I was out in the community reviewing issues raised by members of the public. Many of these concerns have been exacerbated by the recent bad weather. I am committed to addressing maintenance and repair needs quickly, and to respond to concerns as they arise. #actdontreact.
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM