Category Archives: Reptiles

Pond of Many Colors

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Boolie

I’m back, baby, I’m back! It’s been quiet the past month but hopefully that is about to change. There were several themes running through May, starting with the rainy weather that allowed me to photograph at Ridgefield from when the … Continue reading →

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You’re Not the Boss of Me!

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Boolie

I saw this western painted turtle trying to cross the road towards a water channel at Ridgefield. Being a turtle, it was taking its own sweet time making it across and I was concerned it might find itself in the … Continue reading →

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Blend Modes

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Boolie

Fence lizards come in a variety of shades from light to dark, but most of the lizards I saw at Smith Rock had this light coloring. I don’t know if it is genetically more common or if it leads to … Continue reading →

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Blue Speckles

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Boolie

Another view of the western fence lizard from Smith Rock, this view nicely shows off the blue speckles that run the length of his torso. The body color of fence lizards can range from dark to light and I saw … Continue reading →

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Climber

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Boolie

After featuring an eastern fence lizard, here’s a look at the western variety. The blue patch under the chin indicates that this is a male. I’m not a rock climber but I enjoy watching both the two-legged and four-legged variety … Continue reading →

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