Slowworm and Frog

Slowworm

This morning a reptile and amphibian passed our path. First, at the edge of the purple coloured heather, a slowworm tried to cross a bicycle path. At first we didn’t recognize it. It just looked like another fallen branch on the ground. But then it swirled and we realized that it was a slowworm. The skin of this snakelike creature feels soft and has different brown colours. From hazel at the top to dark brown on its belly. We gently took it a short distance of, away from the dangerous path.



We went on to a pond surrounded by trees, a forest gem. In front of this place of water a frog took of and stopped at the side of the boardwalk to look at us. Giant eyes and legs that are build for long distance jumping. A shiny skin and an broad mouth. This amphibious creature didn’t like our presence for long and soon it took of into the scrubs.


On the water of the pond some ducks where foraging. A great side and quietly we walked around the pond on a boardwalk which prevents visitors from wet feet in rainy seasons. It’s a beautiful place full of life and in the early morning very tranquil.