Lockdown wildlife revisited 30 brilliant pictures proving Portsmouth's nature came to life during the first ever Lockdown

Portsmouth’s wildlife really came out to play at the start of Lockdown two years ago.

Fewer cars and people have been good news for nature – and these pictures taken by our readers are proof.

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13. A great tit says hello

Lockdown wildlife: A cute baby great tit says hello to Tony Hicks. Photo: Tony Hicks

Few sights can be more synonymous with the spring and summer months than a red admiral butterfly. Photo: Sally Johnson

Martin Cormican was lucky enough to see this great spotted woodpecker. Photo: Martin Cormican

A red kite soars over Cosham. Photo: Mark Cox