I’m going to admit this straight away, even though it’s a tad embarrassing; I had no idea we had lizards in this country.
When we spotted this beauty I thought it was a really big newt but, thanks to the friendly wildlife photographers at Strumpshaw Fen, I now know this is a common lizard – apparently the UK’s most widespread reptile.
This one was quite happy basking in the sunshine. What a beauty!
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After The Rain 
Hi Tara, what a fine looking specimen of a lizard. I do remember going on grass snake and lizard hunts as a child, but rarely ever came across them. Probably because they heard us coming long before we got to them.
Fab photos.
x
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What a lovely memory. We had the buggy with us so I thought we’d be a dead giveaway but apparently they like the sun more than they worry about predators. Hehe.
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Well I’m impressed! I kinda vaguely knew you might get lizards in this country, but you hav taught me somehtinig this week Tara. And what a great example of wildlife photography! #MySunday;photo
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Thanks, John 🙂
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Gorgeous close ups – and in the sunshine too!
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Thank you, Sarah. It was one of those days where it was too hot with a coat but too cold without 🙂
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Really great captures… It was only actually a few years ago that I realised we had lizards here also; you aren’t alone in that! #MySundayPhoto
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Thanks, Jade. That makes me feel better 🙂
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I love lizards but generally fail to capture them, even if they’re basking (I usually put my shadow across them)!) So, super shot of this little chap 🙂
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Thank you. I realised my shadow was across one but when I moved so did it. Argh! They are flighty little things 🙂
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Amazing close ups and so detailed too. Ummm I think I didn’t really know about lizards in the uk either. I think I would jump out of my skin if I saw one in the wild!
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So pleased it’s not just me. Maybe it was because I was in a room of wildlife photographers who all knew but I did feel quite embarrassed that I had no clue 🙂
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Nope, I didn’t know there were lizards either! Fantastic photos.
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Thanks, Sarah.
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Strumpshaw Fen is such a wonderful place and your lizard pictures are brilliant!
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We liked it so much we went back again yesterday for a longer walk 🙂
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Amazing detail, we hardly ever see them in our garden
Thank you for linking up
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Thanks, Darren.
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It’s not at all embarrassing as neither BattleDad nor I knew the UK had lizards. He looks amazing. I would never have said the weather was amenable to them. Great pictures of that little guy (or gal). We are going to see lots of them in Portugal. Hope you’re well x #mysundayphoto
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Oh that’s good to know, thank you. Maybe it was just because I was in a room full of wildlife photographers who obviously knew all about them. Yes, they will become a familiar sight for you soon. So exciting. I hope your plans are all going well.
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I will join you in admitting I didnt know that either. #mysundayphoto
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Thank you, it’s nice to know it wasn’t just me 🙂
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I can remember taking a photo of a lizard in Portland last year. These are great images – you really did get the detail x
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Thank you 🙂
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I can’t say that I’ve ever seen a lizard in the UK. This love really is a beautiful specimen. We did once nearly run over an adder whilst on a bike ride, again basking in the sun!
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My mum always tells the story that when I was small she took me for a wee, while we were in the middle of no where, and we disturbed an adder. I’m lucky she didn’t drop me and run for it. Hehe.
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I saw one here on the farm last year basking in the sun and had to take a photo too. They are such strange creatures to watch. Love your photos
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They really are. How lovely that you have them on the farm.
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Fantastic photos. They are amazing creatures but they do creep me out a little. #MMBC
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Thanks, Kim. I wouldn’t bee keen to hold one 🙂
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Awww lovely photos! I always love your photos here and instagram =) #mysundayphoto
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Such a lovely compliment, thank you. I think the same about your pics (and especially your art work, you’re so talented).
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He is a handsome fellow. We have lots of little lizards in Florida. On the trees, walls of houses, etc., they are everywhere. I have friends who are afraid of them but I like them. Yours is bigger and quite a good looking guy.
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Actually the first time I saw a lizard was in Florida. I FREAKED out. Hehe.
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Wow! Gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you. Hope you’re settling back down after your lovely holiday.
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It’s a bit rubbish to be back but have just signed up to train as a Spin Instructor! ❤️🚴🏻♀️❤️
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Fantastic photos! I’ve never spotted a common lizard but I did see non-native ‘wall lizards’ on the Isle of Wight a couple of years ago, loads of them basking on the rocks, really cool to see!
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Thank you. It was a lovely surprise.
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Those are stunning shots of the lizard, what a beautiful creature it is. I had no idea we had lizards in this country either so you’re not alone!
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Thank you. Lovely to know I’m not the only one 🙂
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