Gecko Ackshun
Well a few weeks ago I found a gecko hanging out on a pine tree in my backyard. I accidentally spotted him as he either fell from a higher branch or jumped down, but he looked like he was falling. This was the first time in four years in Florida that I have seen a gecko in my backyard. I have seen large iguanas in Florida before but not in my yard, but I don’t think I have seen any geckos anywhere in Florida before this.
So today I spotted two of them on the tree in the backyard. At first I didn’t bother them, but then I went in and got my camera. I wasn’t able to find them where I saw them sit last and I moved the tree branches around trying to find them or get some movement from them, but nothing. I almost gave up when I spotted the tail of one of them. And this is when I made my discovery.
The two geckos were mating and I probably disturbed the action they were having. What I do know is that I snapped up pictures of what I can, but not having a zoom lens on hand, I couldn’t get closer than I had. I now know there is more national geographic stuff going on in my backyard than I had thought. And this is the month of Ramadan, the geckos were not fasting!
Gecko a few weeks ago
Gecko Action Today
August 26th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I found this site by accident looking for a friend. Reading your daily comments is like reading a really interesting book. Although if I step back and look at what you are writing about, it is not very intersting, but the way you write so kept me wanting to read more. If you have not already done so, you should definitely be writing a book. I would definitely buy them. You are a fantastic writer and I love your photos. Especially the geckos. That was a hilarious story. Wow.
August 26th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I don’t think those are Geckos. I have lived here all my life and I don’t think I have ever seen that type of Lizard. Aren’t Gecko’s a little more transparent and only come out at night. Maybe I have my Lizards wrong. I’ll have to google that. Those are the coolest lizards I have seen yet though.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:58 am
@Lorie: You are probably right. I just called it what it reminded me of, which was that geico gecko, probably because of the green color. I just did a little searching on google and it seems what I took pictures of is actually called Knight Anole. They stay high up in trees and avoid humans which explains why I didn’t see them in four years in Florida. I got my zoom lens but I can’t find them anymore :/.
August 27th, 2009 at 1:01 am
@Lorie: Thanks Lorie … I think
No really thanks for the comments. And I am enjoying taking pictures so hopefully I will have some good shots to post. Good luck finding your friend.