Joan L Baird, Author at Helensburgh Adviser

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 taking flight from atop a climbing frame in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: August 2023

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023Joan L Baird

This picture was submitted by a local parent out enjoying a sunny evening in Hermitage Park when he spotted this seagull perched upon the climbing frame. Unfortunately, he explained, as he went to take the photo the seagull took flight, which made for a great photo in our opinion!

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.

A seagull standing in a flower bed in Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: May 2023

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023Joan L Baird

This brave ‘gull was pacing ever closer in the flower bed in Colquhoun Square in late May, keeping a watchful eye on the snack I was eating. He eventually flew away when he realised there was nothing left of my meal deal for him to poach!

A seagull perched on the station car park wall with a deep blue sky in the background

Seagull of the Month: April 2023

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted looking into the evening sun from the vantage point of the upper car park wall behind Helensburgh Central station.

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 flying along the cycle lane on West Clyde Street in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: January 2023

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted on Clyde Street, making his way to Kidston Park by following the cycle lane. Very sensible of him, except if he was on the new and completely ridiculous cycle lane by the pier, where he’d likely be run over while attempting to rejoin the busy main road.