Male Blackbirds On Autumn Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn Monday 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. 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 On Skaw Beach On History Visit To Unst Shetand Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking on Skaw Beach on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of the North East peninsula of Unst, Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. The name Skaw derives from the Old Norse word Skagi, which means a cape, headland, promontory, or peninsula, accurately describing its geographical placement. It is famous for being Britain's most northerly sandy beach. Situated in a remote, sweeping crescent facing the North Sea. Skaw was the home of Walter Sutherland, who died around 1850, widely cited as the last native speaker of Norn, an extinct North Germanic language once spoken across Shetland and Orkney. Due to its extreme northeast position, Skaw held immense strategic importance during the 20th century. During WWII, the Royal Air Force established a Chain Home radar station on the peninsula to detect incoming enemy aircraft. 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 Rispain Camp On History Visit To Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking Rispain Camp on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. It is an exceptionally well preserved Iron Age fortified farmstead located about one mile west of Whithorn. Inhabited between 100 BC and AD 200 by the local Celtic Novantae tribe, it features some of the most impressive surviving earthworks in the country. The site's name is believed to derive from the Cumbric language, akin to Old Welsh, word Rhwos-pen, which beautifully translates to head of the cultivated country or the chief of the cultivated land. 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 Standing Stones of Torhouse On History Visit To Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the Standing Stones of Torhouse on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. The stone circle was constructed roughly 4,000 years ago, placing its origin between the late Neolithic period and the early Bronze Age, circa 2000 to 1500 BCE. Unlike many other ancient rings across the British Isles that suffered damage or stone theft over the millennia for field dykes and building materials, Torhouse has survived remarkably intact. It served as an important regional ceremonial or religious hub. According to regional myth, King Galdus or Gauldus, was a legendary heroic Scottish monarch who fought off Roman invaders during the first century CE. The myth states that he was buried beneath three stones, while the stone rows to the east and south represent the graves of his top generals. Local tradition even falsely credited Galdus as the namesake for the region of Galloway. 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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Grey Squirrels On Autumn Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels 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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