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Photographs relevant to the Helensburgh area.
Photographed on the unexpectedly sunny last weekend of August, this young seagull was chirping away at the edge of Helensburgh pier. Despite constantly calling out to whichever parent seagull he was trying to get the attention of, he still found the time to inspect his feathers and give them a wee clean!
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This seagull was photographed taking off from the shallow water on the shore by Kidston Park. Captured on one of the last days of the July heatwave, he was probably glad of a splash in the cool waters!
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If you braved a chilly afternoon at Helensburgh Highland Games in early June, you’ll no doubt have kept your eye on the opportunistic seagulls waiting to swoop on your over-priced portion of fast food. This one seemed like it just wanted to watch the action from above, though, gliding in the breeze by the rugby […]
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There were plenty of seagulls to choose from during the weekend of Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival, but this one stood out from the crowd. Soaring against the beautiful blue sky in the glow of the setting sun on the Friday evening, this one likely had a keen eye on any leftovers from the street […]
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Our seagull of the month for April 2026 was spotted strolling through a field with a sheep snoozing in the background. Of course, April’s seagull could rightly feature blossom or some warm sunshine, so we’ve included bonus pictures of those too!
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Our seagull of the month for March 2026 was photographed on a lovely, sunny day whilst taking a stroll in Hermitage Park. In the background you can see a few of the countless daffodils to be enjoyed around the town at this time of year.
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February’s seagull of the month was captured paddling gracefully in the calm shallows near Craigendoran. This one looks deep in thought – perhaps thinking of the warmer months ahead and hoping for an uptick in the better food to forage for.
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This seagull was captured gliding in the strong winds over Rhu Bay on the last day of January. We received a number of contenders this month but thought this one captured the gloomy conditions of the season perfectly! As soon as we overcome the current staff shortages, we’ll get the other Seagull of the Month […]
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This majestic seagull of the month was captured in the low sun of the winter solstice, up at Helensburgh Reservoir. Caught in full flight, this is a fine seagull to end the year on and we’re looking forward to many more high quality shots in 2026 and beyond!
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This stunning image of a seagull grooming itself was captured at the end of Helensburgh Pier on the last weekend in November, far away from the vibrant atmosphere in Colquhoun Square as Helensburgh’s Winter Fest’ unfolded. In the background you can just about make out the rusted façade of The Clyde Bar and the red […]
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