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Field notes and photography by Bryan D. Hughes
Mar
13th
2009

Springtime Side-Blotched Lizards

Spring is here, and I’m finally out hiking several times a week. I haven’t seen many snakes yet, but these side-blotched lizards are everywhere. They let you get decently close before running away, and can display some brilliant colors this time of year. I usually don’t take many photos of them, but this one stayed on his rock and tried to scare me off with some terrifying head-bobs, so at least deserves documentation.

Common Side-Blotched Lizard north of Anthem, Arizona


 

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