Near Pony Express trail

View High-Resolution Image
Near Pony Express trail

Near Pony Express trail

This Eastern Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris collaris) posed for me as I was heading up Peak 6323 near the Pony Express Trail as it heads west from Lookout pass. 6-25-11
Dean
on Jun 27, 2011 9:59 am
Image ID: 724539

Comments

Post a Comment
Viewing: 1-4 of 4
SierraCJ

SierraCJ - Jun 28, 2011 5:11 pm - Voted 10/10

Love lizards!

Seems like hiking and lizards go together like wine and cheese. Wouldn't be the same without them. Great shot. CJ

Dean

Dean - Jun 28, 2011 5:17 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Love lizards!

This one was quite the poser. I was able to get several different angles of him and he seemed to be rather tolerant of my presence.
I've been trying to figure out if there is such a species as a "ring" necked lizard since this one was the first I've seen with those markings around the neck. Thanks for your comments.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jun 29, 2011 8:05 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Very cool

Yes, I think Dean was thinking about the
Ring-Necked Pheasant.

Collared Lizards are too cool for school.

Dean

Dean - Jun 29, 2011 8:13 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Very cool

Dang, that WAS a lizard. Well, I'm just glad it wasn't a pheasant. Thanks Larry. : )

Viewing: 1-4 of 4