In these hot , greedy days in Australia , spare a thought for the poor lizards who scamper about in the tinder dry undergrowth , above, in which there is the ghost of a scorched Aussie Christmas Tree , desperately seeking a morsel of Christmas tucker .
Soon to go down the hatch is the tasty ant above the hungry lizard whose stocking was found to be empty this morning , leaving him ravenous .
Lucky lizard discovers cache of mixed nuts in a cave-is that a weed or a rare four leaf clover nearby ? From the reptile's shortened tail, it appears a bird may have tried to turn it into entrée at some stage .
Lizard , which watches a lot of TV cooking shows and whistles at Nigella Lawson , gathering leaves , above, intent on making Greek Dolmades as a special Christmas treat .
FOOT / KNEE / MKR NOTE: This odd post composed by a blogger with a sore, wonky knee , who stumbled about the garden at great risk and pain to his person , snapping lizards out dining , shopping .
FOOT / KNEE / MKR NOTE: This odd post composed by a blogger with a sore, wonky knee , who stumbled about the garden at great risk and pain to his person , snapping lizards out dining , shopping .
