John Sanchez
@viewtothenorth.bsky.social
Nature , Ornithology, and all things Military, hates Liars especially Politicians who lie
"There is only one way to live a truth, but there a myriad of ways to live a lie"
"There is only one way to live a truth, but there a myriad of ways to live a lie"
@hmspwls.bsky.social departing tye North Mole at #Gibraltar this morning on her homeward bound leg of #CSG25
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@hmspwls.bsky.social departing tye North Mole at #Gibraltar this morning on her homeward bound leg of #CSG25
A pair of Mediterranean Shags now in their breeding season in courtship display on the eastside of the rock. One of the many reasons why we need to preserve and protect Gibraltars natural heritage and coastline.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A pair of Mediterranean Shags now in their breeding season in courtship display on the eastside of the rock. One of the many reasons why we need to preserve and protect Gibraltars natural heritage and coastline.
Camouflaged on the cliffs of Gibraltar, a Grey Heron and a Mediterranean take a break during their morning fishing session. At this time of the year our coastline pays host to a number of different seabirds and waders that visit us for the winter.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Camouflaged on the cliffs of Gibraltar, a Grey Heron and a Mediterranean take a break during their morning fishing session. At this time of the year our coastline pays host to a number of different seabirds and waders that visit us for the winter.
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Beautiful start to the day from just past Europa Point #Gibraltar #sunrise #openwaterswimming @meteogib.bsky.social Thanks to 🚤 escort courtesy of @viewtothenorth.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful start to the day from just past Europa Point #Gibraltar #sunrise #openwaterswimming @meteogib.bsky.social Thanks to 🚤 escort courtesy of @viewtothenorth.bsky.social
A Stonechat, one of our wintering species in Gibraltar now back on the rock.
October 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A Stonechat, one of our wintering species in Gibraltar now back on the rock.
Common Chiffchaffs like this one at North Front Cemetery Gibraltar arriving in numbers for the winter
October 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Common Chiffchaffs like this one at North Front Cemetery Gibraltar arriving in numbers for the winter
Our wintering Ospreys have returned again this year to #Gibraltar. This one is at its favourite spot near the airfield.
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September 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our wintering Ospreys have returned again this year to #Gibraltar. This one is at its favourite spot near the airfield.
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Grey Heron and Little Egret share a moment together on the mole
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Grey Heron and Little Egret share a moment together on the mole
Spotted Flycatcher blending within the branches at North Front Gibraltar today
August 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Spotted Flycatcher blending within the branches at North Front Gibraltar today
A lonely juvenile Grey Heron waits patiently for his next catch down at the harbour this morning
August 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A lonely juvenile Grey Heron waits patiently for his next catch down at the harbour this morning
Juvenile Great Crested Grebe in the harbour this morning. Thanks to @bertiebirdman.bsky.social for letting me know early today of its presence allowing me to get some pictures. First time recorded sighting for #Gibraltar
July 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Juvenile Great Crested Grebe in the harbour this morning. Thanks to @bertiebirdman.bsky.social for letting me know early today of its presence allowing me to get some pictures. First time recorded sighting for #Gibraltar
Early morning shot of a Little Owl before disappearing for the day.
June 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Early morning shot of a Little Owl before disappearing for the day.
Sardinean Warblers are mostly heard but make themselves difficult to see here's one that allowed me a few shots this morning at Europa Point Gibraltar
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Sardinean Warblers are mostly heard but make themselves difficult to see here's one that allowed me a few shots this morning at Europa Point Gibraltar
A Whimbrel at Quatro Aguas, Tavira , Portugal today
April 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A Whimbrel at Quatro Aguas, Tavira , Portugal today
Whimbrel at Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal
April 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Whimbrel at Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal
Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) at North Front Cemetery Gibraltar this morning
April 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) at North Front Cemetery Gibraltar this morning
A400M Atlas ZM412 of @70SqnA400M Squadron climbing out of @RAF_Gib bound for @RAFBrizeNorton Norton this afternoon after a short visit.@UKStratCom @RAF_Logistics @AirMobilityRAF @MODGibraltar
February 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A400M Atlas ZM412 of @70SqnA400M Squadron climbing out of @RAF_Gib bound for @RAFBrizeNorton Norton this afternoon after a short visit.@UKStratCom @RAF_Logistics @AirMobilityRAF @MODGibraltar
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Up on the Great East Side Sand Slopes for the annual winter bird count #Gibraltar #GONHS My favourite #openwaterswinming location below.
January 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Up on the Great East Side Sand Slopes for the annual winter bird count #Gibraltar #GONHS My favourite #openwaterswinming location below.
White Wagtail North Front Cemetery Gibraltar
January 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
White Wagtail North Front Cemetery Gibraltar
December 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Merry Christmas to you all !
December 25, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Merry Christmas to you all !
Grey Heron doing a bit of stealthy night-time fishing at Ocean Village Gibraltar
December 21, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Grey Heron doing a bit of stealthy night-time fishing at Ocean Village Gibraltar
Our wintering Robins always available for a quick pose allowing this smartphone snapshot
December 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Our wintering Robins always available for a quick pose allowing this smartphone snapshot
@RoyalAirForce A400M ZM401 from @70SqnA400M arriving at @RAF_Gib from @RAFBrizeNorton this afternoon @MODGibraltar @UKStratCom @RAF_Logistics @AirMobilityRAF @RAF_UKMAMS @InfoGibraltar
December 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM
@RoyalAirForce A400M ZM401 from @70SqnA400M arriving at @RAF_Gib from @RAFBrizeNorton this afternoon @MODGibraltar @UKStratCom @RAF_Logistics @AirMobilityRAF @RAF_UKMAMS @InfoGibraltar
A Whimbrel at Europa Point foreshore Gibraltar this afternoon
December 9, 2024 at 6:31 PM
A Whimbrel at Europa Point foreshore Gibraltar this afternoon