Joan L Baird, Author at Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull gliding in the stiff wind above the river Clyde

Seagull of the Month: February 2024

March 1, 2024Joan L Baird

Strong winds to end the month made for good gliding conditions. This seagull was seen battling the stiff breeze just beyond the sea wall near Cairndhu Gardens.

A seagull taking flight from a concrete railing in January 2024. In the background is the River clyde and an overcast sky.

Seagull of the Month: January 2024

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024Joan L Baird

Our first seagull of 2024 was spotted perched upon the ageing concrete railings on the riverside stretch near Kidston Park. It’s been a wet and windy month in the area, with storms littering the end of the month so it was great to catch this young fellow taking flight on a crisp dry day half […]

A seagull perched on top of a lamppost with Helensburgh riverside buildings in the background

Seagull of the Month: November 2023

December 1, 2023Joan L Baird

Perched atop of one of the new lampposts, this seagull surveys the area – probably in the hope of spotting some lunchtime leftovers from the chip shops.

A seagull standing on the slippery slope of a groyne on Helensburgh's west bay as the tide laps around him.

Seagull of the Month: October 2023

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Joan L Baird

Once the temperatures start falling, it’s a slippery slope into winter as this young seagull demonstrates by keeping his feet out of the chilly waters of the river Clyde.

A seagull walking along the sea wall by the sea shore.

Seagull of the Month: September 2023

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023Joan L Baird

As the weather turned autumnal after the wonderful start to September, this seagull was spotted strutting along the sea wall by Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

A seagull taking flight from atop a climbing frame in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: August 2023

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023Joan L Baird

This picture was submitted by a local parent out enjoying a sunny evening in Hermitage Park when he spotted this seagull perched upon the climbing frame. Unfortunately, he explained, as he went to take the photo the seagull took flight, which made for a great photo in our opinion!

A seagull sitting atop a lamp post with a cloudy sky behind him.

Seagull of the Month: June 2023

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted in late June, sitting atop a lamppost on the riverbank. He’s likely wondering where the great weather from the first half of the month went to as he braces against the strong winds we’ve endured since the mini-heatwave left us.

Author: Joan L Baird