The European wall lizard, also known as the Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) in the UK

The European wall lizard, also known as the Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) in the UK. Native to the Channel Islands, the Wall Lizard gets its name from its preferred habitat of walls, rocks and boulders. Another great tour out with the knowledgeable and friendly guide, Marc (link to his site here https://www.marchumphrey.com/ ) was to look for the European Wall lizards. More info below.

They can vary (morphs) in colour quite a bit, with a clear sexual dimorphism, males often being much greener, as seen in the photos below.

two males

females

can you spot the male on the wall?

WALL LIZARD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Bristol

https://www.marchumphrey.com/wall-lizard-workshops

Join me in the heart of Bristol to photograph the exotic looking Wall Lizard. These photogenic reptiles are not a native animal to the UK & no one really knows how they arrived at this spot. They were brought over to Britain as pets during the Victorian era and can now be seen at a few sites across England. Thankfully they haven’t had an adverse effect to the local ecology in Bristol so I personally think they make a wonderful addition.