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An Atlantic Lizard (Gallotia atlantica ) basking in the sun on some old lava at Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote. These lizards are unique to Lanzarote and one or two other islands in the Canaries, but seem to be very common at Timanfaya. Detail best viewed by clicking on the image.
Found at Auburn River National Park. Queensland, Australia.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
When the sun comes out, the lizards leave their hiding-places. Took this shot this morning in the garden.
my nemesis lizard from the yard - I've seen him for the entire summer but could never get a picture - until now!
We watched this lava lizard for ages trying to kill the grasshopper that it had caught. The grasshopper kept losing legs but escaped at least 3 times only to be recaptured.
First sand lizard which I saw in this year :)
The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is a lacertid lizard distributed across most of Europe and eastwards to Mongolia. It does not occur in the Iberian peninsula or European Turkey.
As juveniles they are usually brown with two light brown lines on the top of the flanks, on the flanks they have light spots bordered by a dark colour. Male adults are usually green on the flanks and a brownish back with smaller black markings and lighter scales inside of these black markings, the tail is brown and hind limbs also. Females are more brown, on the flanks they have various dark markings also with a lighter dot or two inside of this dark patch. Sand Lizards can reach up to 25 cm (10 in) in length. This species can be found in a wide range of habitat types including meadows, heathland, coastal dunes, grassland, steppe, subalpine and alpine meadows, shrubland, hedgerows, open woodland, in alpine areas, traditionally managed agricultural land and rural gardens. It appears after hibernation in March in the North, in March - April in the South and at mountains.
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Pierwsza jaszczureczka wypatrzona w tym roku :)
Jaszczurka zwinka (Lacerta agilis) – gatunek jaszczurki z rodziny jaszczurek właściwych. Występuje na większości kontynentu europejskiego poza jego południowymi krańcami. Na zachodzie granicą jej zasięgu jest środkowa Francja. Na północy spotkać ją można nawet w centrum Półwyspu Skandynawskiego. Jej wschodnie siedliska sięgają po środkową Rosję. Występuje również w Turcji i zachodniej Azji. Zwinka preferuje siedliska nizinne. Najczęściej można ją spotkać w niskiej trawie, wygrzewającą się w słońcu. Jest bardzo ciepłolubna. Maksymalna długość ciała w Polsce dochodzi do 25 cm. Samca można odróżnić od samicy po tym, że ma on zielonkawe podbrzusze, czasem nakrapiane drobnymi plamkami, zaś samica ma szary lub kremowy spód ciała. W okresie godowym, czyli w maju, samce przybierają intensywną zieloną barwę. Młode zwinki po wykluciu się, podobnie jak młode innych jaszczurek, są znacznie ciemniejsze niż osobniki dorosłe. Jej ogon jest nieco dłuższy od tułowia. W sytuacji zagrożenia zostaje odrzucony jako przynęta dla drapieżnika. Z czasem odrasta do pierwotnej długości.
Many wall lizards (Podarcis muralis) were to be seen enjoying this morning's warmth and sunshine along the seafront
what a wonderful site today, this handsome lizard made a visit. Its not often that they are seen here, the last property I owned just 15 miles away had a very large population of these and green anoles.
Specie to be determined.
Found at La Selva Biological Station, near Puerto Viejo de SarapiquÃ. Heredia Province, Costa Rica.
Found on log next to fallen tree.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
This italian wall lizard (Podarcis sicula) was a very special one. Instead of escaping, it was following me :)
Lat.: Podarcis sicula
En.: Italian wall lizard / Ruin lizard / Istanbul lizard
De.: Ruineneidechse
Fr.: Lézard des ruines / Lézard sicilien
Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy
Lizard Point, Cornwall
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This is a medium-sized lizard reaching nearly 10 inches (25 cm) in total length; males are larger than females. The head is large. Two black collars around the neck give the lizard its name. The small body scales have a ground color of tan, bright green, olive, brown, bluish or yellowish with many light spots and dark crossbands.
Collared lizards are capable of running swiftly on their hind legs, the body held off the ground at a 45° angle, with tail and forelimbs raised. The stride is up to 3 times the length of the body. They do not lose their tails easily, as they are useful in maintaining balance as the lizards sprint on hind legs. Speed facilitates the capture of prey by these visually oriented lizards. They have large heads with strong jaw muscles that allow them to get a powerful grip on large prey such as lizards.