That moment when you can't get to the wildlife and the wildlife still comes to you!
Came home from work feeling very, very sore and sorry for myself only to find this lovely male water dragon sunning on our front lawn. It's breeding season and this boy has clearly had a bit of territorial dispute with a gash on his left side - so probably was feeling a bit worse for wear himself!!!
The very red flush on his chest and belly is typical of males especially in breeding season. And wow, does it make them look badass.
Eastern Water Dragon
Illawarra
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