Male Blackbirds On Spring Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of male Blackbirds spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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 spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Magpie Bird On Spring Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a beautiful, sociable, black and white Magpie Bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The magpie bird is one of our most familiar birds and the source of much myth and legend: '" ne for sorrow, two for a joy "is a rhyme that many children learn. Magpies are, in fact, small crows, and are omnivorous, feeding on carrion, invertebrates, and chicks and eggs. They are sociable birds and are often seen in small groups across many habitats, from gardens to parks, and heaths to hedges. The magpie is an unmistakeable long tailed bird. It is mainly black, with a white belly and white patches on the shoulders and wings. Folklore surrounds the magpie: from providing good luck when greeted, to being in league with the Devil, its ubiquitous presence has provided plenty of opportunities for stories. Many surround religion, including the belief that it didn't mourn with all the other birds at Christ's crucifixion, and that it refused to enter Noah's Ark, preferring to stay on the roof and swear for the whole journey. 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 spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The 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. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Crathes Castle On Spring History Visit To Aberdeenshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by daffodils in a garden at Crathes Castle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Crathes Castle is a 16th century castle near Banchory. It is in the historic county of Kincardineshire. Construction on the current stone castle began around 1553, though it was delayed by political unrest during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. This castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years. The Burnett family origins can be traced back to the arrival of the Normans in England in 1066. Their interests in Deeside date back to 1323 when Alexander de Burnard was given an estate near Banchory and appointed the Royal Forester of Drum by Robert the Bruce. The years before the Reformation of 1560 brought the family increased wealth. In 1543 Alexander Burnett of Leys had married Janet Hamilton, daughter of a supposedly celibate Roman Catholic canon and a good friend of Cardinal David Beaton, Abbot of Arbroath Abbey. Beaton was murdered by Protestants associated with John Knox at St Andrews Castle in 1546, but not before he had managed to distribute large quantities of church property and assets to assorted favourites including his own mistresses, assorted illegitimate children, and to Janet Hamilton. Crathes is said to be haunted by a ghost known as the Green Lady. Legend suggests she was a Burnett daughter who had a baby with a servant. A skeleton of a woman and child were later found under the hearthstone in the Green Lady's room. 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 Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Road Trip Drive With Music From Elie On History Visit To St Andrews Fife

Tour Scotland 4K travel video of part of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, on the A917 coast road East from Elie, then North on the B9131 route on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to the outskirts of St Andrews, Fife, Britain, Unite Kingdom. Elie is in the East Neuk of Fife which is the Scots word for nook or corner, and the East Neuk is generally accepted to comprise the fishing villages of the most northerly part of the Firth of Forth, as such it would include places in this video such as Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem and Anstruther. The name St Andrews derives from the town's claim to be the resting place of bones of the apostle Andrew. According to legend, St Regulus, or St Rule, brought the relics to Kilrymont, where a shrine was established for their safekeeping and veneration while Kilrymont was renamed in honour of the saint. This is the origin of a third name for the town Kilrule. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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