River Clyde Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Joan L Baird

Argyll & Bute Council have recommended that seagulls should continue to remain 2 metres apart despite the phased easing of lockdown elsewhere in Scotland. In a statement published online, Councillor Ellen Morton confirmed that despite the continuing fine weather it was more important than ever for seagulls to remain disciplined. “I know it’s been a […]

A seagull swooping over the west bay taken from the path along Clyde Street

Seagull of the Month: April 2020

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020Joan L Baird

Swooping on mussels then dropping them on the rocks below, this fellow was spotted in mid-April employing his hunting skills to good effect.

Jim Chestnut photo of a seagull battling the stormy weather

Seagull of the Month: December 2019

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020Joan L Baird

Taken by Helensburgh Resident Jim Chestnut and nominated for Seagull of the Month by Hannah Ryan, this fantastic photograph captures a tenacious ‘gull battling the headwind in the storm of early December.

A seagull sitting on a groyne in the autumn evening sunshine.

Seagull of the Month: October 2019

October 31, 2019November 4, 2019Joan L Baird

This young one was spotted sitting on the groyne opposite The Commodore Vintage Inn, enjoying the evening sunshine in the middle of the month.