Some people get all excited about bluebells (which are purple, for the record). For me, fresh, tender green leaves are the real beauties of spring. They're everywhere you look... I can't get enough of that bright lime green that newly-sprouting leaves have (I think hazel leaves are my favourite - what about you?).
As the leaves grow, the green gets deeper and loses its zingy, almost fluorescent quality, so make the most of them!
Our nature reserves are great places to experience spring at its height.
This photo of wych elm leaves was taken by Sue Kennedy. Browse RSPB Images to find more breathtaking photos like this (you can order a print or canvas if any takes your fancy).