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UK herps, 2013 (1 Viewer)

JCL said:
Dipped green liZard at boscombe today and yesterday which meant I failed in my attempt to see eight reptiles yesterday. Sand lizards and smooth snakes at two sites near wareham. Natterjacks calling and mating near Christchurch last night.
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No way! What time were you at Boscombe?

John
 
Sorry to go slightly off topic but presumably green lizard is still a long way from being a 'Cat C species' (or the reptile equivalent)? Lever (2009) The Naturalized Animals of Britain and Ireland does not have any confirmed records of breeding. Does anyone know if there are now some?

As a side note, I got a copy of Lever ridiculously cheaply and - although it was advertised as 'used' - in perfect condition form Amazon market place.There were others.

Cheers
 
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Obviously not totally indicative as juvs could have been released, but I have seen and photographed small juveniles there from, I think, before 2009
 
Steve Babbs said:
Sorry to go slightly off topic but presumably green lizard is still a long way from being a 'Cat C species' (or the reptile equivalent)? Lever (2009) The Naturalized Animals of Britain and Ireland does not have any confirmed records of breeding. Does anyone know if there are now some?

As a side note, I got a copy of Lever ridiculously cheaply and - although it was advertised as 'used' - in perfect condition form Amazon market place.There were others.

Cheers
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I've seen juvenile animals there, I don't in all honesty believe they are topped up regularly. The locals will occasionally cite particular spots for juveniles but I prefer the big ones so tend not to pay attention. Sorry!

John
 
Farnboro John said:
Well that settles whether they're out...... when's the trip?

You certainly should have scored on Green Lizard this morning, that's when I would expect to see them. I think you've been very unlucky.

John
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I'm meeting Will some time next month to look for them. He had one a couple of weeks back but May & June are best months, apparently.

James, you're not the only one who struggles with those greens. I've had one female in the middle of a gorse bush in 3 or 4 attempts and that's it. Like you I failed last year to get all 8 in a day, but 7 wasn't bad, especially with 6 in a couple of hours!

J
 
Jhanlon said:
I'm meeting Will some time next month to look for them. He had one a couple of weeks back but May & June are best months, apparently.

James, you're not the only one who struggles with those greens. I've had one female in the middle of a gorse bush in 3 or 4 attempts and that's it. Like you I failed last year to get all 8 in a day, but 7 wasn't bad, especially with 6 in a couple of hours!

J
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Thanks James, that means I don't have to keep time free this month. Good to know - I've got quite enough planned!

John
 
JCL said:
Dipped green liZard at boscombe today and yesterday which meant I failed in my attempt to see eight reptiles yesterday. Sand lizards and smooth snakes at two sites near wareham. Natterjacks calling and mating near Christchurch last night.
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One of the sand lizards. Even tamer than a suffolk subalp.
 

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