Grey Squirrel On Autumn Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel spotted opening feeder box and eating peanuts on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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. There is now an estimated population of 2 million making them much more common than the native red squirrel. They arrived in England from North America and are now one of Britain's most well known and frequently seen mammals, with an estimated population of 2 million. It is a myth that grey squirrels chase red squirrels away. Greys are just more adaptable to new surroundings. 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. Feeding grey squirrels provides a wonderful opportunity for observing their behaviours up close. You might witness their playful antics, social interactions, and even their impressive agility while navigating your garden. While squirrels may become accustomed to your presence, it's essential to remember that they are wild animals. Maintain a respectful distance, and never attempt to handle or approach them closely . Feeding grey squirrels in your garden can offer a unique connection to nature, fostering a sense of appreciation for the wildlife that coexists alongside us. By providing suitable and healthy food options, you can contribute to their well being while enjoying the delightful charm these creatures bring to your outdoor space. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Starling Birds On Autumn Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Beach And Castle On History Visit To Broughty Ferry Tay Estuary Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video of the beach and castle by the Tay Estuary on history visit and trip to the coast of Broughty Ferry, Britain, United Kingdom. The beach sits directly in the shadow of Broughty Castle, which was built on a rocky promontory in 1495. The castle changed hands during medieval conflicts, was attacked by English and French forces, and was later rebuilt in the 1860s as a coastal defense installation. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Old Bridge of Ardittie On History Visit To River Almond Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video of the old bridge of Ardittie on history visit and trip to the River Almond, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The bridge was constructed in approximately 1786 by an unknown engineer. It is structurally notable for its unusually high, steeply humped, single segmental arch that spans 60 feet. The structure was crafted using ashlar stone for its lower courses and voussoirs, the wedgeshaped stones forming the arch, while the remaining parts of the walls are constructed from rubble masonry. The bridge design includes hollowed or chambered spandrels featuring circular openings or oculi. This lightweight construction technique was a sophisticated engineering solution intended to reduce the physical load and lateral pressure weighing down on the stone arch. Although an architectural success, the bridge proved highly impractical for local commerce. Because the old roadway was so steeply humped, heavily loaded carts travelling from nearby stone quarries struggled to clear the crest. Consequently, it was bypassed relatively early in the 19th century. Today, the bridge is out of operational use. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 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 Da Sneck o' da Smaalie On History Visit To Foula Island Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Da Sneck o' da Smaalie, also known as Da Sneck ida Smaalie, is a spectacular, narrow rock chasm or fissure located on the coast of remote island of Foula in the Shetland archipelago, Britain, United Kingdom. The feature is a massive 98 to 200 foot deep dark rock fault that cuts dramatically through the sandstone cliffs down toward the sea. It was originally formed by a massive landslide when a gigantic chunk of the cliff face slid slightly outwards. In the old Norse influenced dialect, Da Smaalie refers to the small slope or glen at the head of the valley, while Sneck describes the distinct crack or notch cutting into it. The name Foula comes from the Old Norse Fugley, meaning bird island. Foula was first inhabited as far back as 5,000 years ago. In 1720, a smallpox epidemic struck the two hundred people living on Foula. Because the islanders were so isolated from the rest of the world, they had no immunity to smallpox, unlike most North European peoples at that time, and nine out of ten of the island's population died in the epidemic. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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