Marylebone, London: The arrival of spring is marked by the sounds and sights of nature, as a singing skylark is heard in Ealing and sand martins are observed in Barnes. At Lord’s cricket ground, the season kicks off with Lancashire at 143-2, accompanied by the excitement of spectators. The moment is heightened when a member joyfully announces the return of the wagtails, symbolizing the beauty and vitality of spring amidst the cricketing backdrop.