Slow Worm


Posted by Peter Ireland on Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:20 am

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I was on my way to the Falls of Kirkaig when I spotted this wee chap on the path.It's  probably the only time I will ever see one.I was more concerned with what I thought was an encroaching rainstorm,so I was a bit rushed in taking a few shots, and I hurried my way onto the falls. As it turned out, it never rained. Slow Worms are legless lizards and can live up to 30years.

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:34 am
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I love these pretty little lizards! When I lived on the South coast I was thrilled to find a nest of them in my garden under the decking. I haven't seen any since, and that was 20 years ago.

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by david fletcher on Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:00 pm
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Life changes so much as it progresses. In my youth, I found, handled and returned many. Super sighting Peter... Unusual to see them in the open so can only say wonderful sighting and great opportunity. (years back I was in Scotland on the Isle of Skye and a wood mouse was sitting by the path and happily posing in the middle of the day.... There you go...)
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by Mary Brun on Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:25 pm
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What a nice look this Slow Worm, unfortunately I've never seen one before. Thanks for sharing.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Oct 11, 2021 4:44 am
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What an amazing creature. I can see how it got it's name. Thanks for the enlightenment-a really nice shot and story.
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