Slow slow. Quick quick

Whilst walking up a track in the village where we live I came across this small reptile sunning itself without a care in the world.

Ziggy hesitated then decided to investigate and a couple of sniffs later the slow worm set off, heading for the cover which was only a few feet away.

Having a shot in the can I tried to intervene before the dogs, by now Hector was side by side with Zig, disposed of the animal.

I needn't have bothered, the slow worm almost flew to the safety of the woodland and disappeared.