Female Blackbirds On Summer Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K late Summer Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of female Blackbirds spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Female and juvenile blackbirds have a mainly dark brown plumage. 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. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blue Tit Birds On Summer Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K late Summer Friday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of colourful and much loved Blue Tit birds spotted eating on 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. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Squirrel And Magpie Bird On Summer Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K late Summer Fridayw ildlife nature camera travel video of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel and Magpie Bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Hoxa Headland On History Visit To South Ronaldsay Orkney Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking by cliffs on Hoxa Headland on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to coast of South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands. The island's name comes from Old Norse, meaning " Rognvald's island, " though the exact historical figure named Rognvald is unknown. Like the rest of Orkney, South Ronaldsay was significantly influenced by Norse culture and continues to have Old Norse roots in its language and place names. 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 wselcome All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Hyskeir Islet On History Visit To Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking on the coast of Hyskeir Islet or island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Hyskeir, also known as Òigh-sgeir, Gaelic for " maiden rock ", is an uninhabited, low lying rocky islet or island primarily known for the Hyskeir Lighthouse, which marks the southern entrance to The Minch shipping channel. The Hyskeir Lighthouse was established in 1904, engineered by David A. and Charles Stevenson. Its purpose is to guide shipping through the southern end of The Minch and warn of surrounding hazards like the Mills Rocks, the island of Canna, and Hyskeir itself. 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 wselcome All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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