Slow Worm - Clough Wood

I always think that the name slow worm is a liitle disparaging for this fine member of the lizard familly. James and I had gone across to Clough Wood for an article he is planning on wildlife assocoated with former mineral workings. We were lucky enough to find this Slow Worm in the grass and amongst the Spring Sandwort.

Slow Worm

Slow Worm - Clough

Slow Worms are seldom encountered but Clough Wood is certainly one of the most reliable areas for them. I think this is probably a youngster, about 6 inches in length.

Slow Worm