Sprotborough And The River Don,Good Friday,25.03.2016.

A visit to this area today for a walk with her indoors,had us enjoying some lovely,warm,spring sunshine along with a few notable spring sightings.
 With the afore mentioned warm sun,the spring species of butterflies were out in pretty good numbers and included first records for the year for us involving 5 stunning male Brimstones,6 Small Tortoiseshell and four Peacock,the Brimstones being a particular fave and the iconic spring species.
 Also along the walk a profusion of spring flowers included masses of Lesser Celandines,Yellow Archangel,Ground Ivy and a few early Blue Bells,which brightened up the pathway.
 Bird wise,the highlight went to a Kingfisher zooming along the river Don near to Sprotborough Flash nature reserve,but other sightings and sounds included Common Buzzard and a couple of Chiffchaffs.
 A pleasant few hours out and about in some nice weather at last.

Sprotborough Canal.

Lesser Celandines.

Small Tortoiseshell.