Mary Keller noticed this stand-off between a Sierran Treefrog and an Alligator Lizard, both seemingly enjoying the sun.
Gary Nafis wrote that the little green frog must have been too big a meal for the lizard. So, maybe we should call this a peace on earth moment!
Thanks to Mary for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
No power shutoff today, for which I am thankful. Slightly breezy, cool and sunny today.
John Wall and his dog, Dash, were walking at Gualala Point Regional Park when they came across this scene.
John and Dash found an Oregon Gartersnake nabbing an Alligator Lizard. That's a pretty big meal for the Gartersnake. Here's another angle.
Did you know gartersnakes are beneficial in your garden? They eat slugs and bugs, along with snails. No need to be afraid of them...unless you are an alligator lizard like the one in John's photo!
Thanks to John for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Much cooler now and it really feels like autumn. Strong breezes today too.
John Costa photographed this Alligator Lizard who we think is pregnant.
It does seem like she is telling John to back-off, because I don't think that is a smile! Alligator Lizard young are born between June and September.
Thanks to John for allowing me to share his photo with you here.