riverside Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull soaring above the slipway beside the river Clyde toward the west of Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: February 2022

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Joan L Baird

A seagull spotted soaring above the slipway, with Kidston Park in the distance.

Seagull of the Month: October 2021

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Joan L Baird

Perched on a lampost on the last Saturday afternoon of October, this young ‘gull is enjoying the last of the sunshine before we head into the depths of winter.

A seagull launches from the seawall into a bracing headwind

Seagull of the Month: September 2021

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021Joan L Baird

This young seagull was spotted launching from the seawall into a bracing headwind as the waves crashed ashore in late September.

A seagull standing on the sea wall at Helensburgh riverside

Seagull of the Month: July 2021

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Joan L Baird

This seagull posed patiently on the sea wall whilst squinting into the setting sun in late July 2021.

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 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 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.

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.