It’s been rainy here off and on for several weeks now, an odd weather pattern for this time of year. Given the gray and gloom, we haven’t seen a lot of “the Freds.” But today was sunnier if not much warmer, and at least one of the larger lizards was out to catch a few rays.
Not the biggest one I’ve seen by any means – I suspect it’s one of the handful of little ones that I first saw about two months ago, now with a bit of growth.
Some of the online references (San Diego Zoo, for example) say that this species can live 10-15 years. I don’t think we’re seeing the same lizards for that long since I suspect that the local bird population (crows and mockingbirds, primarily) have been seen catching the hatchlings.
It was a nice day to be out sunning, especially with shelter and a hidey-hole just inches away.
Yes, that is the, “Why are you bothering me and if you move one inch closer I’m going to vanish under this patio!” look.
I love lizards. And skinks, geckos, and anything like that.
And facebook has just reminded me to wish you a happy birthday. 😀
Happy birthday!
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