Mountain Boomer
A male eastern collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) from southern Oklahoma.
We've just returned from Oklahoma, where my parents rented a cabin in the Wichita Mountains to celebrate their 50th anniversary! While the highlight of the trip was spending time with family and honoring a very successful marriage, I did manage to spend a couple of hours photographing collared lizards, which was an absolute blast.
I have many images to share of these incredible animals. I chose to post this one first, as it shows off this male's amazing patterns and coloration. In Oklahoma, where it is the state reptile, the eastern collared lizard is commonly referred to as the "mountain boomer".
Mountain Boomer
A male eastern collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) from southern Oklahoma.
We've just returned from Oklahoma, where my parents rented a cabin in the Wichita Mountains to celebrate their 50th anniversary! While the highlight of the trip was spending time with family and honoring a very successful marriage, I did manage to spend a couple of hours photographing collared lizards, which was an absolute blast.
I have many images to share of these incredible animals. I chose to post this one first, as it shows off this male's amazing patterns and coloration. In Oklahoma, where it is the state reptile, the eastern collared lizard is commonly referred to as the "mountain boomer".