Last modified on Thu 4 Mar 2021 08.46 EST
Living with the coronavirus pandemic has meant many people are having to stay closer to home, but one benefit is having more time to take notice of the natural world around us. From frogs in Cardiff to lichen in Brighton, UK readers have been sharing pictures and stories of their local flora and fauna.
‘I was awestruck with its beauty’
I am a keen wildlife photographer and have been exploring my local area around Yateley, Sandhurst and Blackwater during lockdown. I came across Swan Lake park and was amazed by the wildlife around the lake. When I took the above photo, on 13 February, it was the first time I had seen a Greylag goose and I was awestruck with its beauty. I saw it start flapping its wings and took some shots. It looked happy – as if it was dancing. Being able to discover wildlife near me has provided me with the mental relaxation needed during lockdown.