I found a lizard with a Raptor face. Also known as an Alligator Lizard.

Dry muggy environments with warm rain= Scurrying lizards eating flourishing bugs in my backyard.

Found this guy in the wood heap you can somewhat see in the foreground. Though it was fast, it could not evade my swift hands.

Took some pics and let it go naturally. Surprisingly, it seemed cool with the whole photo session.
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More info of the lizard can be found here:
http://library.sandiegozoo.org/fact.....atorlizard.htm