River Clyde Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull standing on the slippery slope of a groyne on Helensburgh's west bay as the tide laps around him.

Seagull of the Month: October 2023

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Joan L Baird

Once the temperatures start falling, it’s a slippery slope into winter as this young seagull demonstrates by keeping his feet out of the chilly waters of the river Clyde.

A seagull walking along the sea wall by the sea shore.

Seagull of the Month: September 2023

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023Joan L Baird

As the weather turned autumnal after the wonderful start to September, this seagull was spotted strutting along the sea wall by Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

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.

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.

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.

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.