Starling Birds On Spring Wednesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Wednesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and cacophony sounds of a tribe of noisy, shiny purple and green Starling birds 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. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #spring #birds #nature #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Woodpecker Bird On Spring Wednesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Wednesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a lovely Woodpecker Bird spotted drumming for food on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire,Britain, United Kingdom. Woodpeckers are birds known for their distinctive drumming behaviour and chisel shaped beaks, which they use to excavate wood for food and nesting cavities, and they have adaptations like strong feet and stiff tail feathers to help them cling to trees. 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. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March @tourscotland #spring #birds #scotland #shortsvideo #woodpecker #nature All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By The Bullers Of Buchan On History Visit To Aberdeenshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and walking by the Bullers Of Buchan on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Bullers of Buchan are one of the most dramatic features on the Aberdeenshire coastline. The Bullers of Buchan were cited in historical literature as early as the 18th century, most notably by the literary journalist James Boswell. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking On Luskentyre Beach On History Visit To Isle of Harris Outer Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman walking on Luskentyre Beach on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The name Luskentyre derives from Lios-cinn-tir, meaning, headland fort, although there is no trace or local knowledge of a fort at the headland. However, the headland contains the site of an old part of Luskentyre Cemetery. Luskentyre Beach has been voted Britain's best beach. Luskentyre is accessible from the A859, via a minor road. Wildlife in the area includes the common scoter, the velvet scoter, the Eider duck, the wigeon, the long-tailed duck, the red-breasted merganser, the great northern diver and the Slavonian grebe. 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 #scotland #shortsvideo #Luskentyre #beach All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Shepherd Walking Near Neist Point On History Visit To Isle Of Skye Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scottish shepherd walking near Neist Point on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Isle Of Skye Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom Neist Point is a famous headland and the most westerly point on the island and offers stunning cliff scenery, views of the Outer Hebrides, and opportunities for wildlife viewing, especially minke whales in summer. The car journey to Neist Point involves a single-track road and can be a bit of an adventure. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #music #shortsvideo #skye All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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