Wall Lizards

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Hi Folks,

Well I thought I'd get some photography posting off to a good start with an addition from yesterdays herping foray here in E.Kent. 

In a similar fashion to those from Bournemouth, the Wall lizards here in Kent are set to expand their distribution, taking advantage of the White cliffs and surrounding landscape. Recently, a few members of KRAG visited several sites in order to confirm both recent sightings together with a visit to known and well established colony. 

We were not disappointed and here are the results of some to the great encounters of the day.

All the best,

Brett 

Edited by B Lewis - 31 May 2011 at 2:34pm

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B Lewis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote B Lewis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Wall Lizards Posted: 25 May 2011 at 12:10pm
	Hi Folks, Well I thought I'd get some photography posting off to a good start with an addition from yesterdays herping foray here in E.Kent. In a similar fashion to those from Bournemouth, the Wall lizards here in Kent are set to expand their distribution, taking advantage of the White cliffs and surrounding landscape. Recently, a few members of KRAG visited several sites in order to confirm both recent sightings together with a visit to known and well established colony. We were not disappointed and here are the results of some to the great encounters of the day. All the best, Brett Edited by B Lewis - 31 May 2011 at 2:34pm
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AGILIS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1689	Post Options Post Reply Quote AGILIS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 2011 at 5:16pm
	Good pics mate I go a couple of shots on Sunday despite the freezing cold winds 4 brave souls made a show and I nearly got one but to quick even though cold keith
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B Lewis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote B Lewis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2011 at 6:24pm
	Thanks Keith, they are very quick. I have quite a few shots of these now but it's from hours spending time getting up close and personal. I think they are more confiding in Dorset where I think they are more exposed to people walking about.. :-)
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Robert V Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1264	Post Options Post Reply Quote Robert V Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 May 2011 at 7:52pm
	Great shots Brett, they really are a striking looking reptile
	RobV

B Lewis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote B Lewis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2011 at 11:02pm
	Thanks Rob, and yes you're right they are indeed.. It's nice to have a different subject practically on the doorstep but shame it's a non-native..! Saying that, I must try my hand at the rat snakes in London and Wales.. :-)
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Suzy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1447	Post Options Post Reply Quote Suzy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 9:05am
	The ones on Portland seemed very tame to me when I saw them. They would reappear very quickly after being scared under cover by my arrival and were a dream for a photographer. I loved them but am aware they're not native.
	Suz

kristoferjohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote kristoferjohn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2011 at 11:05am
	Very nice picture,Lighting is well,You capture photographs with good angle.How many distance you takes these photographs.I must say that you good photographer.

B Lewis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote B Lewis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 11:33am
	Thank you Kristofer.. I was only a few feet from the Lizards as they are quite use tot he coming and goings of people at this particular site. In fact photography of wall lizards in this country is relatively easy with lizards that are really quite obliging.. For this image I was using my Sigma 150mm macro lens on a Canon 1D MkIII, handheld and just working my closer and closer and very slowly without sudden movements. Kind regards, Brett
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will Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1830	Post Options Post Reply Quote will Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 2:30pm
	Hi Brett any idea how and where they lay their eggs? the Bournemouth wall lizards have the benefit of warm sand which I guess the ones on the White Cliffs wouldn't.

B Lewis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote B Lewis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 1:19am
	At this particular location there is a lot of sand as the underlying geology is sand moving more towards chalk the further east you go.. They also use the loose, alluvial soil in which to tunnel in as well as gaps in the masonry and the rockery. In fact eggs were discovered in a wall cavity at another nearby location..
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