Joan L Baird, Author at Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull soaring above a festive illumination in early December

Seagull of the Month: December 2018

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of 2018 was spotted soaring above one of the festive lights near the seafront.

Seagull of the Month: November 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018Joan L Baird

For November we’re showcasing a seagull surveying Colquhoun Square from atop the old post office building. We waited a good few minutes watching as he made circuits of the square, hoping he’d land upon the highest point of the building but he was content to settle for the chimney.

Seagull of the month: September 2018

September 25, 2018October 15, 2018Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted methodically dropping shellfish onto the pier before soaring effortlessly in the strong westerly wind.

The sadness behind the Kidston Park Spider’s smile

August 8, 2018September 19, 2018Joan L Baird

After decades of neglect, a concerned Kidston Park patron has called for help from the Helensburgh Adviser to raise awareness of the bleak fate facing the iconic spider.