Some of the signs of #Spring at Murlough, Co Down, today (20 March). 14 Common Lizards seen, loads of Marsh Fritillary caterpillars, a few Small Tortoiseshells and Primroses in full bloom. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #butterflies #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
An adult Common Lizard basking on a rock at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, N Ireland (3 March 2026)
Another sunny Spring day (3 March) bringing several Common Lizards out to bask at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
After all the rain a sunny day was very welcome and not just for the humans! 8 Common Lizards seen basking in the dunes at Murlough, Co Down, on the last day of February.
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First Common Lizard sighting of 2026 at Blackhead Path, N Ireland. Basking in a clump of dry grass in the winter sunshine.
A very early Common Lizard sighting and the first of 2026 at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon (15 Jan 2026). Only around 6C but a very sunny day, allowing favoured spots to provide enough warmth. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
New study modelling common lizard declines in Belgium, using structured survey and citizen science data 🦎📉
#lizard #zootoca #herpetology
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Shed Common Lizard skin in the grass at Aughrim Hill, Mourne Mountains
Juvenile Common Lizard, Aughrim Hill, Mourne Mountains
Juvenile Common Lizard, Aughrim Hill, Mourne Mountains
Fairy thorn, Aughrim Hill, Mourne Mountains
Can now add Aughrim Hill, Attical (Mourne Mountains) to the Common Lizard map for N Ireland. First sign was a shed skin and then 2 juveniles spotted on a sunny bank 26 Sep 2025 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #woodlandtrust #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Adult Common Lizard in the grass at Peatlands Park, Co Armagh
Juvenile Common Lizard in the grass at Peatlands Park, Co Armagh
Juvenile Common Lizard on the boardwalk at Peatlands Park, Co Armagh
A few of today's Common Lizard sightings, during a couple of brighter spells, at Peatlands Park, Co Armagh @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Adult Common Lizard at Slieve Gallion (not Gullion!) near Magherafelt. First record for this site, off Cullion Road.
Into Autumn and running out of time to find new Common Lizard locations, so was pleased today to find this one at Slieve Gallion, near Magherafelt (previous visits in June & July turned up nothing) @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
A group of 3 young Common Lizards huddled together in the grass, at Blackhead Path, Co Antrim (11 September 2025)
Cool today with sunshine & showers at Whitehead, Co Antrim but lots of common lizard sightings! My favourite pic was this trio of juvenile lizards in the grass beside the Blackhead Path @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Juvenile Common Lizard, Glas-na-Bradan
Juvenile Common Lizard, Glas-na-Bradan
View to Belfast Lough from Glas-na-Bradan
Great to find a new lizard site in the Belfast Hills at Glas-na-Bradan (acquired by the #WoodlandTrust in 2021). 3 juveniles seen this afternoon. @belfasthills.bsky.social @argroupsuk.bsky.social #woodlandtrust #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Common Lizard basking on a Gorse branch - Hen Mountain trail, Mourne Mountains. 6th August 2025
Common Lizard basking on a burnt Gorse branch - Hen Mountain trail, Mourne Mountains. 6th August 2025
Common Lizard basking on a patch of bare soil - Hen Mountain trail, Mourne Mountains. 6th August 2025
Still had time yesterday for one more potential Common Lizard site - Hen Mountain trail in the Mournes. This turned out to be the best of the 3 sites visited with a total of 17 lizards seen on the lower path. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Juvenile Common Lizard on a rock at Spelga in the Mourne Mountains
Juvenile Common Lizard at Kinnahalla Road in the Mourne Mountains
Two more new Common Lizard sites yesterday (6th Aug). An old quarry at Spelga in the Mournes (after several visits in recent years) and along the road verges at Kinnahalla Road. #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature
Where Ballykinler Coastal Path meets the dunes and close to the military firing range - open when red flag is not flying
View across a deserted beach to the Mourne Mountains
Adult Common Lizard basking on a fence post at Ballykinler beach
Adult Common Lizard basking on a fence slat at Ballykinler beach
At the end of the Ballykinler Path you reach the dunes & beach - accessible when the military firing range is not active! Here, again, Common Lizards are plentiful but you can't wander too far into the dunes. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature
Common Lizard well hidden in the long grass adjacent to the Ballykinler Coastal Path
Straight, fenced, pathway to the coast at Ballykinler. Rough grass and stone wall on the left side providing good lizard habitat
Yet another new site for Common Lizards in N Ireland - Ballykinler Coastal Path (1 Aug). Not the most exciting or well known path but a perfect lizard corridor (even if not intended) on the left. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature
Not the most comfortable basking spot but this old broken fence post was just high enough to catch the late afternoon sun at Slievenacloy, Co Antrim today. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature
Shed skin of a Common Lizard lying on a fence - Collin Road, Co Antrim
Adult Common Lizard basking on a fence at Collin Road, Co Antrim
Neonate Common Lizards on a rock at Wolf Bog Windfarm, Co Antrim
3 neonate Common Lizards looking tiny on a large rock at Wolf Bog Windfarm, Co Antrim
Two more new Common Lizard locations today in Co Antrim. Collin Road verge - a shed skin on a fence was the first sign. Then more sightings at Wolf Bog Windfarm. 9 adult and 16 neonates in total. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature
Found another new site for Common Lizards today at Tornaroy, Co Antrim #BelfastHills. Not far from the Divis mountain, so unsurprising but I'd been checking this lane for 4/5 years without success @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature
Yes, baby lizards are out in the Belfast Hills too (photos 16 July 2025). Always love this time of year - seeing the new generation of Common Lizards arrive🦎🦎🦎
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First baby lizards of 2025 at Blackhead Path, Co Antrim. Very early again this year (same date as 2023) thanks to a sunny May/June incubation period. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland
A mostly cloudy day at Murlough NNR, Co Down, yesterday but some late brightness brought a few Common Lizards out to bask @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
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A nice green-coloured Common Lizard seen yesterday (24 April) at Slieve Gullion, Co Armagh @argroupsuk.bsky.social
#ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland
A brief visit today to a little quarry near Camlough Lake, Co Armagh, produced 4 Common Lizard sightings - all of them in this one photo! (Find the 2 hidden ones!) @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland
Lucky to get almost 2 hours of sunshine at Scrabo, Newtownards, this afternoon although on the chilly side! One Common Lizard seen close to where the Bluebells are emerging and Primroses already well in bloom. #ukwildlife #wildflowers #HSI #ARGUK #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland
Adult male Common Lizard, Killylane, Co Antrim 20 March 2025
On arrival at Killylane Reservoir, Co Antrim this am, I just stepped out of the car and immediately spotted this male Common Lizard basking on a piece of roofing felt (blown off the old toilet block?) behind where I parked! #ukwildlife #HSI #ARGUK #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland
After the Slievenacloy visit in the am, a walk at Tyrella beach, Co Down after lunch ...and another Common Lizard sighting there🦎This time a juvenile using what looked like a dog poo bag to bask on 💩 near the main entrance to the beach. #ukwildlife #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland
Slievenacloy N R, Co Antrim was one of my first Common Lizard survey sites (back in 2011) and I still like to do occasional visits. First (2) sightings of 2025 this morning🦎🦎
#ukwildlife #reptile #lizard #dragons #zootoca #Murlough #nationaltrust #northernireland #ireland
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More signs of spring at Murlough, Co Down, today (25th Feb) with 4 Common Lizard sightings. The 2025 season is well under way 🦎
#ukwildlife #reptile #lizard #dragons #zootoca #Murlough #nationaltrust #northernireland #ireland @froglife.bsky.social
