Lizard's last stand

These pictures was taken by the pool at the resort we stayed at in orlando. It was really cool watching this egret stalk anoles as he walked by us, but I have to admit I feel a little sorry for the lizard. A moment after these where taken, he was swallowed alive in one piece. Hope you like the pics.

Mark

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So much for the egret being a shy bird.

Bye-bye little lizard.

sigh...kinda get caught in the middle when you are a reptile and a bird lover...oh well, I'm sure he led a long and fruitfull life.
Great shots, love the pred/prey shots.

Does this mean no more Gieco commercials?

We need more herons and egrets making meals of brown anoles. Not that it would stop their invasion. Awesome captures.

Thanks for the comments. I know there have been anoles in Fl at least since I came here as a kid. Are "brown anoles" new invaders from someplace else?

Thanks again.

I never knew the names of the lizards, but when I lived in Miami, 1978-79, there was an article in the paper about a lizard war going on. Some new species had been imported from one of the islands as was wreaking havoc on the indigenous species, killing them and not eating them, although the birds would. You could go out early in the morning and find their little bodies all over the sidewalks and along the fence. It truely was a war.

bet it tastes like chicken.
good shots, I like seeing the "circle of life" shots.

rocklyons wrote in post #2915460
Does this mean no more Gieco commercials?

Great shots, particularly the first.

mdukti wrote in post #2918667
Thanks for the comments. I know there have been anoles in Fl at least since I came here as a kid. Are "brown anoles" new invaders from someplace else?

Thanks again.

We used to have green ones that would change colors to blend into their surroundings. The brown ones came over on a Banana boat a couple decades ago. They are more aggressive and stronger than the green ones and also eat the green ones eggs. I seldom see the cute little green ones any more but I have a brown lizard factory in my yard.

Nicely timed and good shots.

Wow, that first shot socks you in the eye.

rocklyons wrote in post #2915460
Does this mean no more Gieco commercials?

I was thinking the same thing lol

Very nice ~

Hi,

Thanks for the comments. I didn't know about the lizard war here in Fl. I currently live in Pensacola and I see the green ones around here.

thanks again,
Mark

Talking about timing. Very nice and well timed captures Mark.