Joan L Baird, Author at Helensburgh Adviser

An area of tree stumps above Highlandman's way

Chances of Amazonian style fires cut significantly

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019Joan L Baird

Residents assured that raging forest fires of the kind currently razing areas of the Amazon are unlikely now that all the trees have been chopped down.

Seagull of the Month: July 2019

July 31, 2019August 20, 2022Joan L Baird

Resident, Ross M, sent us this fantastic picture of a handsome ‘gull that regularly visits his house in Helensburgh. Thanks for the submission, Ross – your ‘gull is a strong contender for Seagull of the Year!

Seagull of the Month: June 2019

June 30, 2019July 1, 2019Joan L Baird

This particular seagull was spotted in mid June atop the entranceway of the Commodore Vintage Inn, staring off into the evening sun.

Seagull terrorist swoops from the Co-op roof

Seagull terrorism rocks town centre

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019Joan L Baird

A menacing seagull has been seen swooping to attack innocent pedestrians at the junction of Sinclair Street and King Street in Helensburgh.

Seagull of the Month: April 2019

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019Joan L Baird

A visitor to the town spotted this cheeky chap on the roof of the beer garden at The Henry Bell, waiting to swoop down to snatch leftover food from abandoned meals.

A seagull swooping between trees at Kidston Park

Seagull of the Month: March 2019

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted soaring above the play park at Kidston Park on a wonderfully warm, early summer afternoon.

A seagull perched on a rock at Craigendoran bay

Seagull of the Month: February 2019

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Joan L Baird

Perched on a rock in the litter-strewn bay at Craigendoran, this young one is probably disappointed to feel the cold weather return as the shortest month comes to a close. At least he has a friend to keep him company. Off in the distance is the sugar boat and maybe later in the spring, he’ll […]

Seagull of the Month: January 2019

January 31, 2019February 6, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted perched on the railings at the pier, gazing westward upon the town still shrouded in fog that lingered from the festive period.

A seagull soaring above a festive illumination in early December

Seagull of the Month: December 2018

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of 2018 was spotted soaring above one of the festive lights near the seafront.

Seagull of the Month: November 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018Joan L Baird

For November we’re showcasing a seagull surveying Colquhoun Square from atop the old post office building. We waited a good few minutes watching as he made circuits of the square, hoping he’d land upon the highest point of the building but he was content to settle for the chimney.