When we lived near Bath, we had plenty in the garden. There were some pieces of old shed roofing in a corner of the garden, and they would often be found underneath. We left the pieces there to provide them with shelter, and somewhere to hide when we were cutting the grass. Haven’t seen any here in this garden, but sadly, have seen the occasional body on the road. They are very beautiful creatures. I have seen some grass snakes on the lawn, and one adder in the woodland.
No - never seen them here @Balgay.Hill, although I thought you might get them over your way. Too wet and cold here on this side I'd have thought. I've seen adders and lizards on hills, but they aren't present around here either as far as I'm aware. Adders are common up near Mount Keen, and in other suitable areas, but they're later in breeding/giving birth up here, which makes it harder for overwintering, hibernating etc.
Just had a quick look, and it seems they [slow worms] are present up here, but mainly in the south west, as their habitat is diminishing. Not up in the northern islands, but some of the larger western ones- Hebrides, Skye etc.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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They are very beautiful creatures.
I have seen some grass snakes on the lawn, and one adder in the woodland.
I've seen loads of adders and lizards but would love to see a Slow Worm.
I've seen adders and lizards on hills, but they aren't present around here either as far as I'm aware.
Adders are common up near Mount Keen, and in other suitable areas, but they're later in breeding/giving birth up here, which makes it harder for overwintering, hibernating etc.
Just had a quick look, and it seems they [slow worms] are present up here, but mainly in the south west, as their habitat is diminishing. Not up in the northern islands, but some of the larger western ones- Hebrides, Skye etc.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Okay, it's nature. But it's not just humans who are reducing the population of slow worms.