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A seagull, soaring above the west bay off Helensburgh's shore, captured on a sunny day in late February 2023

Seagull of the Month: February 2023

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Joan L Baird

We had a beautifully sunny end to the month and this seagull was captured soaring above the west bay off Helensburgh’s shore in late February 2023.

A seagull flying along the cycle lane on West Clyde Street in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: January 2023

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted on Clyde Street, making his way to Kidston Park by following the cycle lane. Very sensible of him, except if he was on the new and completely ridiculous cycle lane by the pier, where he’d likely be run over while attempting to rejoin the busy main road.

A seagull photographed on the banks of the River Clyde, facing toward the cold water.

Seagull of the Month: December 2022

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of the month for 2022 was photographed on the afternoon of the last day of the year. Staying out of the cold River Clyde, perhaps she’s looking forward to what 2023 will have in store – hopefully some warmer weather for us all.

Seagull of the Month: November 2022

December 1, 2022December 2, 2022Joan L Baird

This young seagull was seen foraging in the seaweed on top of a groyne in the east bay. Not the warmest way to spend St Andrew’s day but perhaps she found something to nibble on

A seagull gliding in the strong wind with waves crashing to the shore beneath.

Seagull of the Month: October 2022

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Joan L Baird

This determined looking seagull was gliding in the strong wind, surveying the waves as they crashed ashore during blustery conditions in late October.

A seagull perched on a rock by the river Clyde in early September 2022

Seagull of the Month: September 2022

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Joan L Baird

This young ‘gull was spotted claiming a rock and showing no interest in the windsurfing exploits behind her in the balmy weather in early September. Sadly, she won’t see weather like this again for a good six months.

Helensburgh pier and leisure centre from the west bay

Local photographers lament ongoing pier closure

September 30, 2022October 1, 2022George Ramsgate

Although the long-awaited leisure centre is now open, works continue on the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project in the form of resurfacing of the pier. Due to this there has been no public access to the pier since early September, much to the frustration of local photographers. We were contacted by one local shutterbug who told […]

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