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A seagull swooping over the west bay taken from the path along Clyde Street

Seagull of the Month: April 2020

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020Joan L Baird

Swooping on mussels then dropping them on the rocks below, this fellow was spotted in mid-April employing his hunting skills to good effect.

A seagull practising social distancing in Churchill, Helensburgh

Seagull of the Month: March 2020

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020Joan L Baird

A sensible seagull practising social distancing above the old married-quarters offices in Churchill. The seagulls on the right are clearly flaunting the government guidelines.

A seagull above some scaffolding on East Clyde Street

Seagull of the Month: February 2020

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted gliding in gusty conditions, patiently picking the right time to land upon the scaffolding at the bottom of Lomond Street on East Clyde Street.

A seagull perched on the flagpole on top of the Victoria Halls

Seagull of the Month: January 2020

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020Herm Park

This proud ‘gull was spotted sitting atop the Victoria Halls flagpole in early January.

Jim Chestnut photo of a seagull battling the stormy weather

Seagull of the Month: December 2019

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020Joan L Baird

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.

Seagull of the Month: November 2019

November 30, 2019December 30, 2019Joan L Baird

This wee one was photographed at the pier and sent to us by Helensburgh based ecologist, Carol Greenwell.

A seagull sitting on a groyne in the autumn evening sunshine.

Seagull of the Month: October 2019

October 31, 2019November 4, 2019Joan L Baird

This young one was spotted sitting on the groyne opposite The Commodore Vintage Inn, enjoying the evening sunshine in the middle of the month.

Seagull of the Month: September 2019

September 30, 2019October 1, 2019Joan L Baird

This cheeky wee ‘gull was spotted pacing along the riverside path during the favourable weather upon September weekend.

Seagull of the month: August 2019

August 31, 2019September 1, 2019Joan L Baird

A bit of town-centre architecture alongside this months ‘gull.

Seagull of the Month: July 2019

July 31, 2019August 20, 2022Joan L Baird

Resident, Ross M, sent us this fantastic picture of a handsome ‘gull that regularly visits his house in Helensburgh. Thanks for the submission, Ross – your ‘gull is a strong contender for Seagull of the Year!