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Year: 2020

A seagull flaps its wings as it surveys the shoreline for scraps

Seagull of the Month: November 2020

December 1, 2020December 5, 2020Joan L Baird

Taken by the riverside on Thursday the 19th of February, this young seagull was spotted scavenging by the shoreline.

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A young seagull by the water's edge in Helensburgh's west bay

Seagull of the month: October 2020

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020Joan L Baird

This young seagull was spotted at water’s edge in the west bay. It doesn’t look like a warm day for a paddle but this ‘gull spent a while searching for sustenance.

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A seagull soaring above the Clyde by Craigendoran Pier with Ardmore Point in the background

Seagull of the Month: September 2020

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020Colin Grain

Whilst the crowds were gathered for the The Jacobite steam train passing through Craigendoran Junction, our reporter captured this magnificent seagull soaring above the bay by Craigendoran Pier.

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A young seagull taking a walk in the grass by the riverside in August 2020.

Seagull of the Month: August 2020

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020Joan L Baird

This young ‘gull was spotted taking a magic walk through the grass by the riverside in mid-August.

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A seagull standing in solitude in a puddle in the pier car park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: July 2020

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020Joan L Baird

It’s been a wet July for sure, after the glorious weather we enjoyed for the first few months of summer. Our seagull for this month stands alone in a puddle at the pier car park, probably contemplating how many chips he would be feasting on if the sun was shining and the tourists were throwing […]

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A baby seagull in a garden in Kirkmichael

Seagull of the Month: June 2020

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020Joan L Baird

This baby seagull was spotted in a garden in Kirkmichael and photographed at a safe distance by our staff writer, Colin Grain.

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Seagull social distancing

Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Joan L Baird

Argyll & Bute Council have recommended that seagulls should continue to remain 2 metres apart despite the phased easing of lockdown elsewhere in Scotland. In a statement published online, Councillor Ellen Morton confirmed that despite the continuing fine weather it was more important than ever for seagulls to remain disciplined. “I know it’s been a […]

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A seagull soaring high in a clear blue sky, pictured by the moon

Seagull of the Month: May 2020

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020Joan L Baird

On the evening of the SpaceX launch from Cape Kennedy in Florida, this majestic seagull was spotted soaring pretty close the moon herself!

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A seagull swooping over the west bay taken from the path along Clyde Street

Seagull of the Month: April 2020

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020Joan L Baird

Swooping on mussels then dropping them on the rocks below, this fellow was spotted in mid-April employing his hunting skills to good effect.

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A seagull practising social distancing in Churchill, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: March 2020

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020Joan L Baird

A sensible seagull practising social distancing above the old married-quarters offices in Churchill. The seagulls on the right are clearly flaunting the government guidelines.

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