Shropshire spring snaps show changing season

Here are two pictures that reflect the changing season.

Published Apr 8, 2013

Amateur photographer Jim Roberts snapped the dramatic view of huge flocks of starlings flying in formation above Shrewsbury – a site traditionally associated with the colder months.

Steph Davies sent in this shot from her back garden in Radbrook, Shrewsbury

Steve Fox emailed in this snap of lambs playing in the spring

Robert Gwilliam sent in this shot of Terry Jones from Hadnall feeding his lambs

Starlings sweeping across the first signs of blue skies over Shropshire herald the start of spring

unseasonal freeze, with his image of delicate daffodils in his garden.

Mr Roberts is the first reader to take up the Shropshire Star challenge to capture the beauty of spring. We want your pictures to print in the paper and to be part of our online gallery.

The 71-year-old is among people in the area who have been enjoying the natural show from the starlings every evening for the last fortnight. Usually visible in autumn and winter, the flocks, known as 'murmurations', help keep the birds warm and let them share information on feeding areas.

Mr Roberts said: "It's an absolutely amazing sight. It's a phenomenon just like the Northern Lights."

He was also delighted with his picture of daffodils in bloom in his garden in Meole Village. The flowering of spring flowers is up to a month behind, but milder weather is due this week.

Mr Roberts used an Olympus camera to capture his images last Friday.

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