Photos Archives - Page 2 of 8 - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull gliding in the snow off Helensburgh Pier by Kathryn Polley

Seagull of the Month: December 2023

December 31, 2023January 1, 2024Herm Park

A chance meeting on new year’s eve with local photographer, Kathryn Polley, led to her sending us three spectacular photos she had taken during the month of December. They are all superb but we’ve gone with the shot in the snow as our final Seagull of the Month for 2023. A huge thank you to […]

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 perched on the roof of a red Mercedes estate car on James Street in Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: July 2023

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023Charlotte Street

Our graduate reporter, Charlotte, spotted this seagull perched upon a red Mercedes on James Street. This defiant looking bird merely stared back as she took the picture and seems oblivious that the police are onto him!

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.

Category: Photos