Coal Tit Birds On Summer Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Coal Tit birds spotted eating on an afternoon visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The coal tit bird is mainly found in coniferous woodland, but can also be spotted in gardens and parks. Coal tits are active feeders, hunting out insects and spiders among the smaller branches and leaves of trees in woodlands. But they are also well adapted to gardens and towns and will visit bird tables and feeders. Whether you live in town or country, you can help to look after garden birds by providing food for them. 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. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. @tourscotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Parish Church and Graveyard With Music On History Visit to Monzie Strathearn Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K short Summer travel video clip, with music, of the Parish Church and graveyard on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Monzie, Strathearn, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Early Victorian kirk building with artefacts from earlier medieval building. Designed by William Stirling of Dunblane in 1830. Four ancient yew trees in the graveyard predate the building by several hundred years. William Stirling, born 1772, died 1838, was an Architect and builder born in Dunblane into a family of merchants who may have had landed connections, Stirling began his career working with his father but married well and gained work through his wife's relatives. He built several country houses and extended others including Strowan House in 1804, Moncreiffe House in 1821 and Garden House in 1824. Stirling also built a remarkable number of churches namely Logie Parish Church in 1805, Airth Parish Church in 1818, Kippen Parish Church in 1823, Dron Parish Church in 2825, Crieff Old Parish Church in 1826, Tillicoultry Parish Church in 1827, Monzie Church in 1830, Creich Parish Church in 1830, Forteviot Parish Church in 1830, Port of Menteith Parish Church in 1831 and Dunipace Old Parish Church in 1832. He was responsible the Athenaeum in Stirling in 1814, and for repairs on Dunblane Cathedral and the Leighton Library in Dunblane. He built Holmehill House in Dunblane town as his own home, now demolished. He died there and is buried in the churchyard His son, also William, took over his architectural practice. 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. @tourscotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Male Blackbird On Summer Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short Summer 4K Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a young male Blackbird spotted eating Suet on a visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom.The male blackbird is all black except for a yellow eye ring and bill . This widespread bird is a common visitor to United Kingdom gardens, and has adapted well to suburban areas, it’s often possible to get quite close. It can also be found in woodland and grassland areas, but you’re much less likely to see it on areas of higher ground and in some parts of Scotland, Common and widespread across Britain, the blackbird population is currently stable, although it has seen periods of decline in the past. One of the biggest threats is lack of food availability, particularly when the weather is dry. Leaving mealworms and ground feeder mix out on bird tables and planting bushes that attract caterpillars to your garden are great ways to help blackbirds. If you were to believe various myths and folktales, you’d find this solitary, territorial bird to be imbued with evil and supernatural powers. Welsh poet R. S. Thomas observed that there was “ a suggestion of dark Places ” about the blackbird that was at odds with its beautiful song. In the story of the life of Saint Benedict, the Devil was said to have come to tempt the saint in the form of a blackbird. The English nursery rhyme “ Sing a Song of Sixpence ” involves blackbirds “ baked in a pie ” which reanimate and sing when the pie is opened. 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. You can expect 15 to 18 hours of daylight per day in Summer. Daylight hours differ based on the time of the month you visit and location in Scotland. In Edinburgh, the sun rises at 04:25 AM and sets at 10 PM at the beginning of the month of June. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Jackdaw Bird On Summer Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Jackdaw bird eating Suet on an afternoon visit and trip to my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Suet is easy to digest and provides birds with a nutritious meal at any time of year. Jackdaws have a distinctive silvery sheen to the back of its head. The pale eyes are also noticeable Jackdaws can be found in fields, woods, parks and gardens. They're social birds and roost communally in woodlands. They're widespread and common across the United Kingdom, except the Scottish Highlands. You can see a jackdaw bird at any time of year. Suet is a high energy food which is great for attracting a wide variety of birds to your garden and feeders. In some cultures, a jackdaw on the roof is said to predict a new arrival; alternatively, a jackdaw settling on the roof of a house or flying down a chimney is an omen of death, and coming across one is considered a bad omen. A jackdaw standing on the vanes of a cathedral tower is said to foretell rain. The jackdaw was considered sacred in Welsh folklore as it nested in church steeples, it was shunned by the Devil because of its choice of residence. Nineteenth century belief in the Fens of England held that seeing a jackdaw on the way to a wedding was a good omen for a bride. In the video game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the main character's ship is named the Jackdaw. 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. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. @tourscotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Grey Squirrels On Summer Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short Summer 4K Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Grey squirrels on a visit to my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While they 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. 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. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. @tourscotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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