Lizard – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

More than a Moth-ful

While washing windows, I found this lizard with its breakfast on the hose that I needed to spray the windows on that side of the house. The lizard scampered away with his moth moments after I took the photo, but a little while later I found him, still smacking his lips from his gigantic meal,Continue reading “More than a Moth-ful”

Leapin’ Lizard

I was putting away the telescopes after capturing images of the sun when I saw a green lizard leap around the corner of the shed. I followed and found it flashing its spotted red neck appendage, called a dewlap, at me. It is said that they do this when threatened, when claiming territory, or whenContinue reading “Leapin’ Lizard”

What Do You Call a Nerdy Lizard?

A “Geeko!” #gecko #nerdy #lizard

King Lizard

On the rooftop he posed like royalty adorned with a wreath of clouds. Perhaps he was just looking for the sun’s warmth or possibly, an insect meal. Maybe he just liked gazing around. Regardless, he best keep a wary eye, for birds are about and they would be happy to turn this little predator intoContinue reading “King Lizard”

Of Lizards and Birds

This mockingbird likes lizards, but not in the way that the lizard would like to be liked. Unfortunately for the lizard, nearly every creature larger than it would rather eat it than be its friend. I watched the showdown out my back window for several minutes, and the lizard made a very respectable stand againstContinue reading “Of Lizards and Birds”

Lizard Little

Barely two inches long, Lizard Little leapt onto the stucco wall of the house. Unlike his distant cousin, Chicken Little, he seemed little worried about the sky falling, even though dark, gray clouds were gathering. No, I think he was more concerned about finding bugs to eat while avoiding becoming a snack himself for someContinue reading “Lizard Little”

Uneasy Rider

I glanced at the rearview mirror while backing out of the garage and discovered this lizard clinging to the back window. Perhaps it was lucky to be aboard for it was a ticket out of the garage where it likely would either starve or dehydrate into a mummified corpse. On the other hand, it wasContinue reading “Uneasy Rider”

Dinner Guest

While dining recently at Ocala’s Elevation 89 restaurant, we were joined by a dinner guest just outside our window. He had hopped up there to consume insects wandering about the window ledge, but he also seemed to be showing off, perhaps proud of his hunting prowess. While such fare may have been a delicacy forContinue reading “Dinner Guest”

Leapin’ Lizard!

Somehow it ended up in the pool, bobbing about while we finished our lunch. Whether it fell in or leapt in I don’t know, but after several desperate attempts, it finally climbed part way out of the cold water, but could go no farther. When I approached to offer assistance it jumped back into theContinue reading “Leapin’ Lizard!”

Life on a Leaf

It watched warily from its leafy perch. Perhaps it had been stalking insects for sustenance while its eyes were also searching for signs danger and the threat of becoming a meal. Or maybe it was just camera shy, for shortly after this photo was taken, it disappeared into the tangle of leaves. Either way, itContinue reading “Life on a Leaf”