Seagull of the Month Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull perched on a lamppost under a threatening sky by the riverside in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: April 2021

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021Joan L Baird

Despite the sunny weather toward the end of April, the month came to an end on a colder note with some overcast skies. This seagull was spotted scouting the area from atop a lamppost by the west bay.

A seagull weathering the bleak weather of the west bay

Seagull of the Month: March 2021

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021Joan L Baird

March was a bleak month compared to the winter sun of February. This seagull of the month was spotted gliding into the bracing cold winds in the west bay in mid-March.

A seagull soaring above the west bay, snowcapped mountains in the background

Seagull of the Month: February 2021

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021Joan L Baird

February was a cold month for the town, with snowfall and icy conditions. This seagull was spotted on a clear day, soaring above the west bay before a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

A seagull gliding in the breeze above the foreshore at the civic centre in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: January 2021

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021Joan L Baird

Gliding into the sunset on the foreshore by the civic centre, with Ardmore Point and Craigendoran in the background – this is our first seagull of the month for 2021.

A seagull gliding above the structure of Helensburgh's new leisure centre

Seagull of the Month: December 2020

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021Joan L Baird

Gliding above the skeleton structure of Helensburgh’s new leisure centre, this ‘gull is looking forward to a better year ahead.

A seagull flaps its wings as it surveys the shoreline for scraps

Seagull of the Month: November 2020

December 1, 2020December 5, 2020Joan L Baird

Taken by the riverside on Thursday the 19th of February, this young seagull was spotted scavenging by the shoreline.

A young seagull by the water's edge in Helensburgh's west bay

Seagull of the month: October 2020

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020Joan L Baird

This young seagull was spotted at water’s edge in the west bay. It doesn’t look like a warm day for a paddle but this ‘gull spent a while searching for sustenance.

A seagull soaring above the Clyde by Craigendoran Pier with Ardmore Point in the background

Seagull of the Month: September 2020

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020Colin Grain

Whilst the crowds were gathered for the The Jacobite steam train passing through Craigendoran Junction, our reporter captured this magnificent seagull soaring above the bay by Craigendoran Pier.

A young seagull taking a walk in the grass by the riverside in August 2020.

Seagull of the Month: August 2020

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020Joan L Baird

This young ‘gull was spotted taking a magic walk through the grass by the riverside in mid-August.

A seagull standing in solitude in a puddle in the pier car park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: July 2020

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020Joan L Baird

It’s been a wet July for sure, after the glorious weather we enjoyed for the first few months of summer. Our seagull for this month stands alone in a puddle at the pier car park, probably contemplating how many chips he would be feasting on if the sun was shining and the tourists were throwing […]