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A Northwestern Alligator Lizard, Elgaria coerulea ssp. principis. We have lived on Cortes Island for a little over 30 years and have only heard about these lizards. Walking back from the dock I was surprised to find one sunning itself in the middle of the driveway! It stayed long enough for me to get the camera. I was also surprised at how fast it skittered away after I got too close. Canada,Elgaria coerulea,Elgaria coerulea ssp. principis,Geotagged,Northern alligator lizard,Northwestern Alligator Lizard,Summer

A Northwestern Alligator Lizard, Elgaria coerulea ssp. principis.

We have lived on Cortes Island for a little over 30 years and have only heard about these lizards. Walking back from the dock I was surprised to find one sunning itself in the middle of the driveway! It stayed long enough for me to get the camera. I was also surprised at how fast it skittered away after I got too close.

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Flown Kimmerling

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What a beauty! Posted 6 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Thanks Lisa. Yes, these lizards are secretive but still... 30 years! What a treat to see one in our yard. Posted 6 years ago

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The Northern alligator lizard

The northern alligator lizard is a medium-sized lizard that occurs on the North American west coast.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by gary fast

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2019. Captured Jul 24, 2019 16:37 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.