Watering the Lizards

The daytime highs around here have been in the 40°-42°C range, which means the actual measured air temperatures on the rear patio (in the shade) have been tending to be a couple of degrees higher. Lisa has been staying under cover, using the travel trailer and its air conditioning. But even with the trailer shelter keeping direct sun off the trailer most of the time, it can still get too hot. So when she was adding water to the trailer's water tank, she also sprayed the whole trailer down with cold water, which helped reduce the overall temperatures and helped the air conditioner keep it tolerable. This did also leave some loose water splashed around the trailer, which caught the attention of at least one of our local wildlife.

( Stubby Takes a Drink )

Eventually, Lisa got too close for comfort and Stubby skittered off, but I wouldn't be surprised if the thirsty little lizard came back for more.

I've tried to leave water for the birds as well, but I've never seen them drink any of it. Maybe they'll sneak around the trailer when nobody is watching them.