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John Cortes

@johncortes.bsky.social
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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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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 04/05/2026
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."
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Spotless starling, Blue tit, Blackcap, Great tit & Woodchat shrike #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Northern Wheatear 📷 by Tony Hocking #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Black-eared Wheatear 📷 by Morris Figueras & Whitethroat 📷 by Andrew Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Iberian Yellow Wagtail & Spectacled Warbler by Andrew Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Serin 📷 by Christian Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Little Owl 📷 by Morris Figueras #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Iberian Chiffchaff 📷 by Anthony Vinent #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Eurasian Whimbrel #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Wren by Ronald Pincho #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Sedge Warbler by GONHS ringers #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Egyptian vulture by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Short-toed eagle by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
On our plans for electric buses in Gibraltar www.instagram.com/reel/DU_MIcR...
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
To our Muslim community and friends of Gibraltar
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Great crested Grebe 📷 by Paul Rocca #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Black storks by C Fortuna, Egyptian vulture by @dparody.bsky.social Shelduck by Morris Figueras and Spoonbills by An Other #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Black-legged Kittiwake by Robert Perez and Great Skua by me #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Well done Scotland, and my welcome to you as only the second member of the club of nations that love swifts! Gibraltar 🇬🇮 and Scotland lead the way!
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Gibraltar takes steps to increase the level of protection to the Crow family (Corvidae), ensuring that no action can be taken risking their presence on the Rock.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Best of luck to the National squad of #Morocco in their CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tonight. #Gibraltar is with you! 🇲🇦
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
A good start for tiny #Gibraltar 2025 we saw 147 species. I wonder if we could exceed that? #BirdsSeenIn2026 @johncortes.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Annual Birds Seen challenge has restarted. Here's four from me from today for #birdsseenin2026 in #gibraltar Barbary Partridge, Common Chiffchaff, Collared Dove & Pied Crow @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Barbary PartridgeCommon ChiffchaffCollared DovePied Crow
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Here's another four for #birdsseenin2026 in #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social Cormorant, Shag, Gannet & Black-headed gull
Great CormorantMediterranean ShagNorthern GannetBlack-headed gull
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Another three for #birdsseenin2026 in #gibraltar Yellow Legged gull, Raven and Rock Pigeon @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Long-legged Buzzard 📷 Jason Mesilio #birdsseenin2026 #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Audouin's Gull, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull & Sardinian warbler 📷 Paul Rocca #birdsseenin2026 #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Grey Heron & Ruddy Turnstone by Christian Fortuna, Little Egret by Paul Acolina and House sparrow by me #birdsseenin2026 #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Blackbird, Blue Rock thrush, Sandwich tern & Black Redstart #birdsseenin2026 in #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Meadow Pipit, Stonechat, Crag Martins & a Robin by P Rocca #birdsseenin2026 #gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Two in one - Peregrine falcon with Greenfinch prey by C Fortuna #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Gibraltar @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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tommyfinlayson.bsky.social @tommyfinlayson.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
A New Year and a new #BirdsSeenIn2026 Crested lark, Blue tit, Lesser Black-backed gull & Goldfinch by C Fortuna #Gibraltar and my first post on @bsky.app @tonyrinaud.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @johncortes.bsky.social
Crested LarkBlue titLesser Black-backed gullGoldfinch
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
نتمنى لكم السعادة والرخاء والترابط في هذا اليوم المميز. عسى أن تمتلئ بيوتكم بالضحك والحب والبركات.. عيد مبارك سعيد!
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Big progress in restoring Gibraltar’s medieval Moorish Castle and Tower and Dungeons. Will be an amazing site to visit, full of history and heritage and with outstanding views of the Mediterranean coast, and the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar with Africa beyond.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Hugely mistaken and unjustified decision to allow hunting of wolves in Spain. Que mal www.infolibre.es/opinion/plaz...
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En contra de la ciencia, se volverá a matar lobos
Hace unos meses, subiendo a uno de los pueblos altos de la montaña oriental leonesa, tuve oportunidad de encontrarme con un lobo en la carretera,
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Happy World Sparrow Day!
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Wonderful Iftar organised by Muslim Youth of Gibraltar enjoyed by members of the whole of Gibraltarian society. Thank you for the hospitality and for the delicious Moroccan food! 🇲🇦 🇬🇮
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
. . . and the glorious sunsets and the figtrees in the Alameda gardens…
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
We often don’t realise the beauty of some of the small patches of natural habitat that have been restored. Take a look at the Romulea clusiana at Nun’s Well, Europa Point, #Gibraltar.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Constructive discussion on language and communication in #Gibraltar schools across sectors concentrating on improving preparedness and protecting bilingualism. Thanks to all the teachers for intense discussion. Looking forward to progressing on these fronts.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
808 in Bristol.
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
New interpretation panels going up around #Gibraltar sharing information on our rich Heritage. You’ll love them! Preview here: ministryforheritage.gi/heritage-and-a…
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John Cortes @johncortes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Lunchtime on #MeatFreeMonday. A delicious vegan meal of courgette fritters, tofu scramble, rocket, and avocado and tomato relishes, accompanied by a coffee with coconut milk. I can do this 😋
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