seagull of the month Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

Seagull of the Month: July 2022

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022Joan L Baird

This confident ‘gull was spotted perched on a curiously empty bin on a sunny evening in mid-July.

Seagull of the month: June 2022

July 1, 2022July 5, 2022Joan L Baird

On a sunny day, not even this seagull could resist popping along to The Ardencaple Hotel for a spot of lunch in the beer garden.

A seagull gliding along the shoreline of the river Clyde with a rainbow in the background

Seagull of the Month: May 2022

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted on the first evening of Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival, gliding along the shoreline with a beautiful rainbow backdrop.

A seagull in flight above the spider climbing frame in Kidston Park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: April 2022

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted soaring above the iconic Kidston Park Spider in late April when the nice weather returned for a few days.

A seagull perched on the railing atop the tower of Victoria Halls, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: March 2022

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Joan L Baird

This fellow was spotted perched on the railing of the Victoria Halls tower during the sunny weather in late March. He must have had a great view of all the emerging blossom!

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.

A seagull gliding above the riverbank at the east bay, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: January 2022

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Joan L Baird

Pictured in the middle of the month, this seagull took off from the groyne and glided towards the setting sun, surveying the riverbank for scraps.

A seagull paddling off the shore at Kidston Park in mid-November 2021

Seagull of the Month: November 2021

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Joan L Baird

This young seagull is pictured paddling by the shore at Kidston Park in mid-November.

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.