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

Retro Specialist

Published 20th May 2020, 17:13 BST

Updated 23rd Mar 2022, 11:51 BST

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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1. Approaching swans

Lockdown wildlife: These swans look they're about to release the greatest album of 2020. Photo: Dion Little

Lockdown wildlife: Chris said this stag beetle was as long as 3in. Photo: Chris Fosbrook

Eagled-eyed Melanie strikes again, this time capturing the blue tit in her garden. Photo: Melanie Thorne

This curious chap couldn't resist saying hello to Bobbi Hendley's 10-year-old at Victoria Park! Photo: Bobbi Hendley