Blue Tit Birds On Autumn Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn Monday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of colourful Blue Tit birds spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The blue tit bird is identified by its colourful plumage. Blue tit’s wings, tail and crown are bright blue and their other defining features include a yellow breast, green shading on their back, white cheeks, a single white wing bar, and prominent black stripes on the eyes, bib and collar. Although the female and male are nearly indistinguishable, the female is slightly paler. Juveniles can be distinguished from adults as their colouring is more green than blue, and their cheeks are yellow rather than white. Blue tits are typically found in woodland areas, although they are well adapted to gardens and towns. They are very agile birds. The population of this species has flourished due to the increased availability of nest boxes and garden feeders. Blue tits can be observed in gardens eating at bird feeders or scavenging for food. Some of their favourite foods are insects, sunflower hearts, Mealworms, suet and peanuts. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Grey Squirrels On Autumn Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels spotted opening feeder box and eating peanuts on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While Squirrels are known for their agility and resourcefulness in finding food, providing them with supplementary nourishment can offer an exciting opportunity for observation and interaction. As its name suggests, this squirrel typically has a grey coat with white undersides, though the coat colour can also be quite brown at times. Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns, hazel nuts, berries, fungi, buds and shoots, and even bark. The grey squirrel was introduced to Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. There is now an estimated population of 2 million making them much more common than the native red squirrel. They arrived in England from North America and are now one of Britain's most well known and frequently seen mammals, with an estimated population of 2 million. It is a myth that grey squirrels chase red squirrels away. Greys are just more adaptable to new surroundings. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. Feeding grey squirrels provides a wonderful opportunity for observing their behaviours up close. You might witness their playful antics, social interactions, and even their impressive agility while navigating your garden. While squirrels may become accustomed to your presence, it's essential to remember that they are wild animals. Maintain a respectful distance, and never attempt to handle or approach them closely . Feeding grey squirrels in your garden can offer a unique connection to nature, fostering a sense of appreciation for the wildlife that coexists alongside us. By providing suitable and healthy food options, you can contribute to their well being while enjoying the delightful charm these creatures bring to your outdoor space. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Starling Bird On Autumn Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a shiny purple and green Starling bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Starling is a familiar bird that breeds in farmland, suburban areas and open woodlands. Seen from a distance, starlings look black with a short tail and pointed yellow bill, but when seen close-to, they are very glossy with a metallic sheen of purples and greens. Starlings forage in lawns, fields, and other open areas with short vegetation. They are primarily insectivores in their natural habitat, but will feed on a wide variety of items outside of their natural diet, including fruits and seeds. The starling can be found throughout lowland Scotland where there is cultivation and pasture. It is generally absent in highlands and in areas dominated by grass or heather moorland. Highest densities are found along the East coast, Central lowlands and Dumfries and Galloway. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Road Trip Drive With Music On History Visit To Lomond Hills Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, North on a long narrow road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Lomond Hills in Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The Lomond Hills have been occupied by people in Hill Forts for at least 2,700 years, if not longer, straddling the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Picts. The Lomond Hills where shaped by volcanic activity and many climates, including hot deserts, tropical humidity and several Ice Ages over millions of years. The Lomond Hills peaks are two extinct now filled volcanic pipes Between 19 000 and 13 000 years ago the area was covered by ice, which sculpted the underlying landscape. The limestone is overlain by a fine grained buff-coloured mudstone, containing occasional plant fossils. The Lomond Hills, meaning either beacon hills or bare hills, also known outwith the locality as the Paps of Fife, are a range of hills in central Scotland. They lie in western central Fife and Perth and Kinross, Perthshire. At 1,713 feet, West Lomond is the highest point in the county of Fife. The early chiefs of Clan MacDuff were the original Earls of Fife, although this title went to the Stewarts of Albany in the late fourteenth century. The title returned to the MacDuff chief when William Duff was made Earl Fife in 1759. His descendant Alexander Duff was made Duke of Fife in 1889. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By White Wife Of Otterswick On History Visit To Isle Of Yell Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman walking wearing a Kilt and Sporran by the White Wife of Otterswick on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of the Island of Yell, Shetland Islands, Britain, United kingdom. Erected near the cliff edge at the Ness of Queyon, the statue depicts a woman clutching a Bible to her chest, looking out across the water. The figurehead originally belonged to the SV Bohus, a four masted German sail training vessel originally built in 1892. The figurehead itself was carved to represent the daughter of the ship's original owner. In April 1924, the ship was sailing from Gothenburg to Chile carrying 39 people, mostly young cadets. The captain made a critical navigational error, mistaking the Out Skerries lighthouse for the Fair Isle lighthouse, which threw the vessel 60 miles off course. Caught in a fierce gale on 26 April 1924, the Bohus crashed broadside onto a rocky spur known as the Point of the Hatt at the Ness of Queyon. The ship broke apart within 30 minutes. Local Yell residents rushed to the shore. A local man named Willie Thomson successfully threw a line into the storm to rescue the crew. While 35 people were saved, 4 crew members tragically lost their lives. In September 1924, the ship's wooden figurehead washed ashore. Local residents erected it on the hillside at Queyon overlooking the site of the disaster as a monument to those lost at sea. Over the decades, the locals regularly maintained the monument, coating it in white paint and highlighting the Bible in black, giving her the name The White Wife or Da Wooden Wife. By 2021, the interior wood of the original figurehead had severely deteriorated. To protect the historical artifact, it was taken down and replaced in situ with a weatherproof fibreglass replica, which still stands at the Ness of Queyon today. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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