Seagull of the Month Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

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.

A seagull standing at the top of the slipway on Helensburgh's west bay, with the pier and leisure centre in the background

Seagull of the Month: August 2022

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Joan L Baird

Standing at the top of the old slipway by the west bay, this seagull is looking forward to the new leisure centre being opened in September.

Seagull of the Month: July 2022

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022Joan L Baird

This confident ‘gull was spotted perched on a curiously empty bin on a sunny evening in mid-July.

Seagull of the month: June 2022

July 1, 2022July 5, 2022Joan L Baird

On a sunny day, not even this seagull could resist popping along to The Ardencaple Hotel for a spot of lunch in the beer garden.

A seagull gliding along the shoreline of the river Clyde with a rainbow in the background

Seagull of the Month: May 2022

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted on the first evening of Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival, gliding along the shoreline with a beautiful rainbow backdrop.

A seagull in flight above the spider climbing frame in Kidston Park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: April 2022

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted soaring above the iconic Kidston Park Spider in late April when the nice weather returned for a few days.

A seagull perched on the railing atop the tower of Victoria Halls, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: March 2022

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Joan L Baird

This fellow was spotted perched on the railing of the Victoria Halls tower during the sunny weather in late March. He must have had a great view of all the emerging blossom!

A seagull soaring above the slipway beside the river Clyde toward the west of Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: February 2022

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Joan L Baird

A seagull spotted soaring above the slipway, with Kidston Park in the distance.