Seagull of the Month: February 2021
February was a cold month for the town, with snowfall and icy conditions. This seagull was spotted on a clear day, soaring above the west bay before a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
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Tag: River Clyde
Seagull of the Month: January 2021
Gliding into the sunset on the foreshore by the civic centre, with Ardmore Point and Craigendoran in the background – this is our first seagull of the month for 2021.
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Seagull of the Month: November 2020
Taken by the riverside on Thursday the 19th of February, this young seagull was spotted scavenging by the shoreline.
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Seagull of the month: October 2020
This young seagull was spotted at water’s edge in the west bay. It doesn’t look like a warm day for a paddle but this ‘gull spent a while searching for sustenance.
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Seagull of the Month: September 2020
Whilst the crowds were gathered for the The Jacobite steam train passing through Craigendoran Junction, our reporter captured this magnificent seagull soaring above the bay by Craigendoran Pier.
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Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases
Argyll & Bute Council have recommended that seagulls should continue to remain 2 metres apart despite the phased easing of lockdown elsewhere in Scotland. In a statement published online, Councillor Ellen Morton confirmed that despite the continuing fine weather it was more important than ever for seagulls to remain disciplined. “I know it’s been a […]
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Seagull of the Month: April 2020
Swooping on mussels then dropping them on the rocks below, this fellow was spotted in mid-April employing his hunting skills to good effect.
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Seagull of the Month: December 2019
Taken by Helensburgh Resident Jim Chestnut and nominated for Seagull of the Month by Hannah Ryan, this fantastic photograph captures a tenacious ‘gull battling the headwind in the storm of early December.
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Seagull of the Month: October 2019
This young one was spotted sitting on the groyne opposite The Commodore Vintage Inn, enjoying the evening sunshine in the middle of the month.
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