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

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and loud 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 Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Thursday 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blue Tit And Squirrel On Spring Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Thursday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of colourful Blue Tit bird and Grey Squirrel 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. 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. 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 #nature #spring #scotland #shortsvideo #squirrel #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By Cliffs On History Visit To Balcary Bay Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and walking by cliifs on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Balcary Bay, overlooking the Solway Coast in Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. This area was once popular with smugglers in the 17th century. In fact, the smuggling of contraband goods became a huge industry in this area. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #kilt All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By Cliffs On History Visit To West Coast Of Isle Of Lewis Outer Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and walking by cliffs on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the West coast of Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The west coast of the Isle of Lewis, boasts a rich history, stretching back thousands of years. Early inhabitants, including Neolithic farmers, left behind evidence of their presence in the form of stone circles and settlements. The island's history includes periods of Viking influence and clan rivalries. The Vikings began settling in Lewis in the 9th century AD, after years of raiding the island. They intermarried with the local population, and the islands became part of the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles, which was under Norwegian control. During the medieval period, Lewis was divided among powerful clans, with the MacLeods, Morisons, and MacNicol family being prominent. The island was part of the feudal system, with land and protection exchanged for military service. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #coast #kilt All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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