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A lone seagull standing on the beach by the river Clyde in Helensburgh's west bay with the pier and leisure centre in the background.

Seagull of the Month: February 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025Herm Park

This lone seagull was spotted at the edge of the water in late February 2025, just a few weeks after the 22 million pound leisure centre in the background was rendered inoperable by Storm Éowyn.

A seagull pictured swooping above the Henry Bell Monument on Helensburgh's riverside

Seagull of the Month: November 2024

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Herm Park

We couldn’t get enough of the high tide reflections on the calmer days in November. Whilst taking pictures from the pier, it was good fortune to capture this seagull swooping above the shoreline – tantalisingly close to being in line with the Henry Bell Monument. So close to being the perfect shot!

A baby seagull standing on the grass beside Helensburgh's west bay

Seagull of the Month: September 2024

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Joan L Baird

This baby seagull was spotted in late September, hanging around on the grass opposite Dino’s. She’s probably waiting in hope that somebody drops an ice cream for her to swoop in for a taste of. As autumn takes hold, it won’t be long before it’s too cold for that kind of treat.

A seagull gliding in the stiff wind above the river Clyde

Seagull of the Month: February 2024

March 1, 2024Joan L Baird

Strong winds to end the month made for good gliding conditions. This seagull was seen battling the stiff breeze just beyond the sea wall near Cairndhu Gardens.

A seagull taking flight from a concrete railing in January 2024. In the background is the River clyde and an overcast sky.

Seagull of the Month: January 2024

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024Joan L Baird

Our first seagull of 2024 was spotted perched upon the ageing concrete railings on the riverside stretch near Kidston Park. It’s been a wet and windy month in the area, with storms littering the end of the month so it was great to catch this young fellow taking flight on a crisp dry day half […]

A seagull perched on top of a lamppost with Helensburgh riverside buildings in the background

Seagull of the Month: November 2023

December 1, 2023Joan L Baird

Perched atop of one of the new lampposts, this seagull surveys the area – probably in the hope of spotting some lunchtime leftovers from the chip shops.

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 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.

The barren grey site at the pierhead in Helensburgh is shown beneath cloudy blue skies

ABCDEFGH delighted by HCC survey results

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023George Ramsgate

Local group, Argyle and Bute Citizens Demanding Extra Funding for Grass in Helensburgh, are said to be “over the moon” at the number of residents who believe the pierhead site should be developed for leisure. “The response from the 10% of residents who could be arsed to complete the online survey clearly shows that over […]