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A baby seagull in a garden in Kirkmichael

Seagull of the Month: June 2020

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020Joan L Baird

This baby seagull was spotted in a garden in Kirkmichael and photographed at a safe distance by our staff writer, Colin Grain.

Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Joan L Baird

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 […]

A seagull soaring high in a clear blue sky, pictured by the moon

Seagull of the Month: May 2020

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020Joan L Baird

On the evening of the SpaceX launch from Cape Kennedy in Florida, this majestic seagull was spotted soaring pretty close the moon herself!

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.