Arctic Skua In Flight On Visit To An Island Off The Coast Of The Highlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight of an Arctic Skua bird in flight on visit to an Island off the coast of the Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. They can be seen flying low over land or sea. Arctic skuas are also known as parasitic jaegers: Parasitic because of its habit of stealing food from other birds, termed kleptoparasitism, and jaeger, derived from the German word for hunter, because of its predatory nature. Skuas can be see on moorlands on Scottish islands and in the far north of Scotland: seen around the coasts during Spring and Autumn migration. Arctic skuas have two pointed central tail feathers that stick out beyond their main tail and broad white ‘flashes’ on the underside of the wings. 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. 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. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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