Woodpecker Bird On Winter Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Winter Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Woodpecker Bird spotted eating on afternoon visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire,Britain, United Kingdom. Great spotted woodpeckers can be seen in woodlands, especially with mature broad leaved trees, although mature conifers will support them. They can also be found in parks and large gardens. They will come to peanut and Suet feeders and bird tables. Not found in the far North of Scotland. Only a handful of pairs nest in Ireland, but numbers are increasing. Common in England and Wales. Legend says, if you ever see a red-headed woodpecker it will always move to the opposite side of the tree away from you because it is hiding in shame. People of varying spiritualities see a woodpecker as a friend when they're lonely. When one visits them, they gain inner strength to persevere through whatever challenges affect their daily lives. 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March. @tourscotland #nature #winter #birds #scotland #shortsvideo All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blue Tit Birds On Winter Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Winter Saturday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March. @tourscotland #scotland #winter #birds #shortsvideo #nature #birdsounds All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Coal Tit Birds On Winter Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Winter Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Coal Tit birds spotted eating on morning visit and trip during 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. In winter, they form flocks with other tits, roaming woodlands and gardens. The coal tit is grey above and buff below, with white cheeks, a black cap and a white neck patch. Whether you live in town or country, you can help to look after garden birds by providing food and water 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. 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 #shortsvideo #scotland #nature #winter All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Robin Bird On Winter Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Winter Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Robin bird spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. With its bright red breast ithe Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer. The well known phrase, " When robins appear, loved ones are near ", alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March. @tourscotland #nature #winter #birds #scotland #shortsvideo #nature All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Winter Drive From Broxden Roundabout To George Street On History Visit To Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Winter travel video of an afternoon road trip drive, with Scottish accordion music, from Broxden Roundabout down Glasgow Road and South Street and Tay Street to George Street on ancestry, history visit to the Fair City of Perth, Perthshire. Britain, United Kingdom. Broxden Junction, or Broxden Roundabout, is one of the busier and more important road junctions in Scotland. It is located on the outskirts of Perth. The roundabout is an important hub of the Scottish road network, a major junction on the A9 north-south route, and the UK's northernmost motorway junction, being junction 12 of the M90 motorway. All of the seven cities in Scotland are signposted from its exits. Roundabouts are a type of junction where, in the UK, road traffic flows clockwise around a central junction, with priority normally given to those already on the roundabout and those approaching it on your right. They are designed to keep the traffic flowing safely without the need for traffic lights. Usually, traffic approaching the roundabout gives way to traffic which is approaching from the right by stopping at a ‘Give Way’ marking. However, if you can see that it is safe to emerge as you approach, then you should not stop at the roundabout to help keep the traffic flowing. Perth has been inhabited since prehistoric times and it is known that early Mesolithic people occupied the city and areas surrounding it over 8000 years ago with standing stones from Neolithic times being found and thought to be from around 4000 BC. The name Perth itself comes from the Pictish word for wood or thicket which suggests that the Pictish people had settlements here in the Early Middle Ages. Perth was considered the capital of Scotland during the Middle Ages from the 9th to the 15th centuries. This was because it was the primary residence of Scottish monarchs and where the Royal Courts were held. Perth was effectively the main centre for the Kingdom of Alba. Perth played a role in the Scottish Wars of Independence when King Edward I of England brought his armies here in 1296. Perth was captured quickly by the English as it had very little defence. The English then began to build walled fortification around the perimeters of Perth, which was a town at the time. This was completed in 1304 and ordered to be destroyed by Robert the Bruce in 1312 when the town was taken back by the Scots. The 16th century saw large amounts of religious unrest in Perth. Men were hanged for vandalising religious statues and the Blackfriars monastery was attacked. In May 1599, altars at St John the Baptist kirk were destroyed by angry mobs and the religious Houses of Blackfriars and Greyfriars were attacked. Scone Abbey was also sacked during this time. The religious conflict was so strong that the mother of Mary Queen of Scots, who was too young to rule at the time, had to step in to attempt to calm the rioting. She was successful in doing this, but the people of Perth were still extremely opposed to Catholic rule. Perth has been known as The Fair City since the publication of the story Fair Maid of Perth by Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott in 1828. During the later medieval period the city was also called St John's Toun or Saint Johnstoun by its inhabitants in reference to the main church dedicated to St John the Baptist. 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March. @tourscotland #winter #music #drivingtrip #scotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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