We have slow worms breeding in our garden. Last year we saw baby ones on our path. A few days ago we spotted a baby one on our path again. This is our first sighting this year.
This year’s baby slow worm
A pound coin for size comparison
As their numbers have declined over recent years it is good to know that they are breeding here.
Click here to see the history of my flock.
How nice.
We feel really pleased to have them breeding and thriving in our garden.
Have never seen those before. We have worms and centipedes and the occasional garden snake.
I have never come across a snake but have known slow worms from childhood and am glad that they still feature a they have become rarer in recent years.