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A seagull gliding in the strong wind with waves crashing to the shore beneath.

Seagull of the Month: October 2022

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Joan L Baird

This determined looking seagull was gliding in the strong wind, surveying the waves as they crashed ashore during blustery conditions in late October.

A seagull perched on a rock by the river Clyde in early September 2022

Seagull of the Month: September 2022

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Joan L Baird

This young ‘gull was spotted claiming a rock and showing no interest in the windsurfing exploits behind her in the balmy weather in early September. Sadly, she won’t see weather like this again for a good six months.

A seagull standing at the top of the slipway on Helensburgh's west bay, with the pier and leisure centre in the background

Seagull of the Month: August 2022

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Joan L Baird

Standing at the top of the old slipway by the west bay, this seagull is looking forward to the new leisure centre being opened in September.

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 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.

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 flying above the still water of the River Clyde, west of Helensburgh Pier at sunset

Seagull of the Month: May 2021

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021Joan L Baird

We’ve enjoyed some beautiful evenings to end the month of May and whilst out for a stroll along the pier, this seagull was spotted swooping just above its own reflection to the west of the pier.