Quiz: How well do you know the signs of spring?

We might still be in winter here in the UK, but lighter days are just around the corner, with spring starting next month.

There are many things that we can look out for in the natural world which tell us that spring is on its way.

Ahead of the changing season, the Woodland Trust has been asking people to get involved in recording the signs of spring to better help understand the current health of nature.

Whether it's a creature appearing or a type of plant growing, do you know which season certain natural sights belong to?

Take our quiz to find out.

Lambs appearing is one of the key signs of spring

Dr Kate Lewthwaite, who works for the Woodland Trust, spoke to Newsround about why it's important to notice how the seasons change.

Dr Kate says: "It's really important for our wellbeing to stay connected to the natural world.

"Spotting the signs of spring is a very personal thing and might be different depending on where you live.

"You might see lambs in the field, snowdrop peeping out of the hedgerow, or even hazel flowering, which is unusual as it has a long, dangly flower."

Whatever season it is, new research has shown how being in woods and wildlife makes us feel better.

Dr Kate says that some song thrushes are now starting to sing all through winter, and might be getting confused about the seasons because of extra light from streetlights

As well as these benefits, Kate says the Woodland Trust is asking people to record spring's vital signs so that they can get involved with "real science".

"The timing of the signs is changing because of climate change, and you now might start to see snowdrops earlier than your parents or grandparents did."

For weather forecasters, spring begins on 1 March - this is called the meteorological season and sees spring, summer, autumn and winter each lasting for three full months.

The astronomical season of spring begins on 20 March, which is to do with the Earth tilting as it travels round the Sun.