Our hardworking yard lizards bring us both joy and delight each time we walk about. We know where we can expect to see them on any given day; this one atop the garage roof can always be found here on a sunny afternoon. To some degree, I've seen their awareness of our symbiotic relationship! One clung to the wall watching Ken as he was raking leaves from the dirt, and as soon as he stood back, the lizard jumped to the spot to eat the exposed bugs! We can walk near to them and they don't run, and who wouldn't enjoy the opportunity to gaze op close on their primitive beauty?! Being a photographer means I won't forget "moments" and the smiles those moment brought me!
@ankers70 These are known as "Western Fence Lizards". They're beneficial to a yard; I found the following information: In California, the most common types feed on beetles, ants, wasps, aphids, grasshoppers, and spiders. Lizards cause no measurable damage to plants in gardens and may be beneficial by eating pest insects and should be left alone." Thanks for asking!
Wonderful capture of this very interesting beast! I love your story of them watching you working and then jumping down for the bugs. Waiting for their dinner.
@Weezilou
Thank you for your comments on yesterdays photo hope you like todays!!