Basks Collection (page 3)

Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon) adult male, basking on rock, Draycott Sleights Nature Reserve, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, july

Comma (Polygonia c-album) adult, sunning on bracken frond, Gloucestershire, England, september

Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) adult female, basking on fern frond in early morning sunshine, Powys, Wales, july

Western Whipsnake (Hierophis viridiflavus) melanistic form, adult, basking amongst grass, Italy, april

Three-toed Skink (Chalcides chalcides) adult, basking on rock in habitat, Italy, may

Western Whipsnake (Hierophis viridiflavus) adult, basking on rock in habitat, Italy

Spotted Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata pulchella) adult, basking on fossil in habitat, Karoo Region, South Africa

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult male and females, basking in morning sun, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult and three juveniles, sunning on wall, Northern Spain, july

Schreiber's Green Lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) adult male, basking on rock in habitat, Spain, september

European Pond Terrapin (Emys orbicularis) adult, with algae on shell, basking, Tulcea, River Danube, Danube Delta, Dobrogea, Romania, may

Flat-headed Rock Agama (Agama mwanzae) adult male, basking on rock, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Flat-headed Rock Agama (Agama mwanzae) adult male, basking on rock, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis) adult, basking on rusty corrugated iron sheet, Dorset, England, summer

Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) introduced species, adult male, basking on rock, Dorset, England, may

European Adder (Vipera berus) adult male and female, basking on birch log, Yorkshire, England, april

Striped Skink (Mabuya striata) adult, basking on rock in habitat, Drakensberg, South Africa

European Agama (Agama stellio) adult, basking on rock, Kas, Antalya Province, Turkey, october

Ocellated Lizard (Timon lepidus) adult female, basking on rock in habitat, watched by person with binoculars, France

European Snake-eyed Skink (Ablepharus kitaibelii) adult, resting on rock, Lesvos, Greece, april

Marine iguanas basking
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking in the sunlight. This is the only truly marine lizard, spending much of its time in the water feeding on coastal seaweed and algae

Australian Sealion (Neophoca cinerea) adult females, four basking together on beach, Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Sunset on the Sea
A sailing ship on the crest of a wave basks in the glow of a sunset at sea

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"Basking in the Warmth: A 60s Sunbather and Nature's Delight" As the sun casts its golden rays, a Marsh Frog lazily basks in its warmth, soaking up the rejuvenating energy. Its vibrant green skin glistens under the sunlight, showcasing nature's beauty at its finest. In another corner of the world, a Blue-spotted Mudskipper fish finds solace by keeping its dorsal fins down while basking. This unique behavior allows it to absorb heat from above as it rests on sandy shores. Meanwhile, a Kite-tailed Robberfly takes advantage of a flowerpot's edge in Belvedere, Kent. The adult insect gracefully perches itself for a moment of relaxation amidst blooming flowers and buzzing bees. Traveling across continents to Anatolia, Turkey, we find a Scotch Argus butterfly delicately balancing on a leaf. The Pontic Mountains provide an idyllic backdrop for this majestic creature as it indulges in some well-deserved sunbathing during July. Jamaica offers us glimpses of two remarkable species enjoying their sunny moments. The Malicious Skipper spreads its wings on a leaf in Linstead during December while the Gulf Fritillary gracefully perches on grass nearby. Both insects revel in Jamaica's tropical climate and abundant sunshine. Moving to Royal Natal National Park and Vercors in France, we encounter two stunning butterflies embracing their surroundings. The Large Orange Acraea adorns leaves with elegance while the Duke of Burgundy displays his regal presence on lush foliage during May. Ascending higher into Anatolia's Pontic Mountains at 2800m altitude brings us face-to-face with the exquisite Blue Argus butterfly resting upon rocky terrain. Its delicate wings shimmer against this rugged landscape—a true testament to nature's resilience and diversity. Lastly, we witness an enchanting sight as the Large Wall Brown butterfly seeks warmth from French Alps' sun-kissed rockface in September.