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Post by Lou78W on Apr 27, 2011 19:58:29 GMT
Not wanting to hijack this thread but I have a couple more pics of the Lizard at work. First two by me today (after Lou and Brian left)   This one taken a few days ago by colleague who forgot to remove the protective scratch cover off his lens!!!  Hey....great pics Steve......he was a handsome chap, a real poser  ;D |
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Post by grindle on Apr 28, 2011 4:35:42 GMT
:)very good SteveN
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 28, 2011 6:08:02 GMT
Is that a Sand Lizard?
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 28, 2011 6:44:04 GMT
We asked what kind it was WF.....Steve said it was a Green Lizard  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 28, 2011 7:09:30 GMT
I'm not too good on my lizard ID so I looked it up This is a green lizard  and this is a Sand lizard  Their markings vary and they can be quite green underneath. It looks more like a Sand lizard to me but I could be wrong. The Sand Lizard is very rare and was close to extinction in the UK. It is a protected species. |
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 28, 2011 19:42:55 GMT
I'm not too good on my lizard ID so I looked it up This is a green lizard and this is a Sand lizard Their markings vary and they can be quite green underneath. It looks more like a Sand lizard to me but I could be wrong. The Sand Lizard is very rare and was close to extinction in the UK. It is a protected species. Errm....you could be right!....it looks very much like the sand lizard. |
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Post by Fractal on Apr 28, 2011 22:14:33 GMT
No Lou, I didn't say it was a Green Lizard. I think Brian mentioned seeing them when you were on holiday. Anyway, the green lizard is a southern species.
I said I thought this was a Common Lizard which is a northern species.
I can see why you would say a Sand Lizard WF. I've looked at subsequent pictures and The Common Lizard is extremely variable in colour.
Probably need a real expert for a positive id. I believe there are Common Lizards on Longhorsley Moor not far from this one so possibly came from there.
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Post by Fractal on Apr 28, 2011 22:18:41 GMT
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 29, 2011 7:20:05 GMT
No Lou, I didn't say it was a Green Lizard. I think Brian mentioned seeing them when you were on holiday. Anyway, the green lizard is a southern species. I said I thought this was a Common Lizard which is a northern species. I can see why you would say a Sand Lizard WF. I've looked at subsequent pictures and The Common Lizard is extremely variable in colour. Probably need a real expert for a positive id. I believe there are Common Lizards on Longhorsley Moor not far from this one so possibly came from there. Oops ...my mistake  ......anyway.....a lovely little creature ;D |
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Post by merlin on Apr 30, 2011 20:44:11 GMT
Nothing as exotic as yours but while about 1500ft up in the hills of Wales today I saw this little chappie sunning himself. It was a foot long but what is it?
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Post by grindle on May 1, 2011 4:42:33 GMT
Looks like a slow worm Merlin
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 1, 2011 14:05:25 GMT
I'd agree with Grindle.
I think slow worms are beautiful, they look like they are made of gold.
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Post by merlin on May 1, 2011 17:28:43 GMT
Yes WF, I've seen girls wear something like it in gold around their necks. It's the first one I've seen.
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