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Category: Seagull of the Month

Helensburgh is blessed with many a seagull and here we hope to showcase the best pictures of them.

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!

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A seagull perched on the roof of a red Mercedes estate car on James Street in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: July 2023

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023Charlotte Street

Our graduate reporter, Charlotte, spotted this seagull perched upon a red Mercedes on James Street. This defiant looking bird merely stared back as she took the picture and seems oblivious that the police are onto him!

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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.

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A seagull standing in a flower bed in Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: May 2023

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023Joan L Baird

This brave ‘gull was pacing ever closer in the flower bed in Colquhoun Square in late May, keeping a watchful eye on the snack I was eating. He eventually flew away when he realised there was nothing left of my meal deal for him to poach!

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A seagull perched on the station car park wall with a deep blue sky in the background

Seagull of the Month: April 2023

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted looking into the evening sun from the vantage point of the upper car park wall behind Helensburgh Central station.

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A seagull sits on the sea wall at Helensburgh Leisure Centre car park with the east bay and Ardmore Point in the background.

Seagull of the Month: March 2023

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023Joan L Baird

This seagull is stood on the sea wall by Helensburgh Leisure Centre, surveying the shoreline with the east bay and Ardmore Point in the background.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A young seagull sitting on some seaweed

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

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