Spring has now officially sprung, which means many exciting new opportunities for members of The Times’ Mid Essex Camera Club.

The scenery across the district and beyond is rapidly changing as nights get lighter and the days get warmer.

And the change in seasons brings with it many familiar plant and animal species which have not been seen over the colder months.

Here you can check out a few of our favourite pictures from members, taken at the start of the season over the past few weeks.

To join or find out more about our photography club, search for Mid Essex Camera Club on Facebook and get the chance to see your pictures online on the page among enthusiasts and possibly in the newspaper during the coming weeks.