Green Anole
Instead, we soaked up the sun on the porch and chased this lizard around the potted plant.
My great niece and I chased this green anole all around the pump house until he changed colors and found a crack to hide in.  We didn't do it out of meanness; I just wanted to show her how great nature is and to teach her not to be afraid of lizards.
... but the green anole was back and he was mesmerized, longingly watching them from a safe place on the hydrangea bush.
When I came out of the house with my camera, he climbed back up to the top to watch all the activities.  He seemed at times to be lulled asleep by the noise.  I think he's in love with them.  Such a strange thing.
And look who else returned.  When I arrived home from a baby shower he was actually down on the one of the stems of the feeder.  So strange.
I don't know what the green anole was doing.  He seemed to be as fascinated by the hummingbirds as I was.  He sat on the column seemingly forever just watching them.  They were checking him out too.  I finally shooed him off so they could eat in peace.
I had the day off in anticipation of Hurricane Isaac.  As it turns out, the entire day was sunny with the exception of a small squall that came through during the late morning.  I spent some time on the porch, watching the hummingbirds, but soon found myself fascinated with this green anole who skirted the porch and played hide-and-seek from the dogs and cats.  Hoping all of my friends in the path of the storm weather it well.  Keeping you all in my prayers.


Texture by Kim Klassen Cafe.
I decided to get out early to look for a photo before the rain came again.  I found this green anole and as I was looking around for something else, I found the horror of horticultural horrors . . .
Green Anole
Green Anole
Green Anole
See photo in original gallery.