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Signs of spring

When nature starts to wake up from its long winter sleep, make sure you're ready to greet it.

A mass of Snowdrop flowers in a woodland clearing at sunrise.

It’s so exciting to see the first signs of spring each year

Fresh green growth pushing through the soil, bumblebees coming out to play and, of course, Bluebells creating a stunning blue carpet in woodlands. 

As well as a time of new growth, it's also mating season for many animals and this results in some bizarre behaviour. If you're a budding photographer or videographer, you could even capture the arrival of spring on film. 

In fact, it's a great season for photographers generally. Take a picture that really sums up spring for you. 

Discovering signs of spring is easy

You just need to pay close attention to the natural world around you as it starts to wake up from its winter snooze.

Estimated time: 1-2 hours Season: Spring Skill level: Easy

Instructions

Find a green space near you

It could be a woodland, local park or maybe even your garden.

Low, golden sun rays stretching through the woodland, illuminating a mass of Bluebells on the woodland floor.

Check what’s on your activity sheet

Download in English or Cymraeg/Bilingual and tick off the things you discover as you go along.

Partnering with

The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International.More