DELIGHTFUL DALES

Spring has always been a time of new beginnings, but this year it’s been thrilling to see coronavirus restrictions lifting enough for life to start getting back to normal. And it’s lovely to see sailors back on the water at Carsington Reservoir, in the picture by Peter Banks.

A brood of ducklings takes to the water at Carsington, by Peter Banks.

A duckling marches out in front of its mother, by Jessica Harrison.

A coot and its babies in Tissington, by Jessica Harrison.