Lizards of Mt. Woodson

Yesterday, I hiked up Mt. Woodson from Lake Poway, taking time to photograph my spirit animals - lizards.

 Orange-throated Whiptail

Second Orange-throated Whiptail

California Ground Squirrel (not a lizard)

Granite Spiny Lizard

San Diegan Tiger Whiptail

Third Orange-throated Whiptail

Second San Diegan Tiger Whiptail

Western Side-blotched Lizard

Wasp

Second Granite Spiny Lizard

California Granite Hippo

Second Western Side-blotched Lizard

Third Western Side-blotched Lizard

Observations:  I have noticed over the years that in the fall I see mainly small reptiles and juveniles of larger species.  I hypothesize that with shorter and cooler days, the smaller reptiles can warm up quickly. The bigger adults may also be able to hibernate longer due to more body mass.