Day 2 of Lockdown. Lincoln residents are fortunate in having substantial areas of natural green space in which we can exercise. Today I went for a walk on West Common, along with quite a few others - all scrupulously following social distancing.

Not much has started to grow, but celandines are flowering well and seeds are forming on the last remaining mature elm tree. Just over two weeks ago the pond was jumping with frogs and there is a mass of spawn now. It was good to see a reed bunting.

Much of the common is still very wet so the rare plants should do well this year. At least one kestrel and a buzzard were out hunting.
I do fear that if people don't respect social distancing we may not be able to visit our wonderful local places.

Back home, not only did I see a brimstone butterfly for the first time this year, but a buzzard wheeled over the house! So much to see!