The Wall Lizard Project
The Wall lizard project is an initiative by SARG and RAUK e-forums to determine a baseline for the presence of the Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) within the United Kingdom. The project works closely with other UK herpetological organisations including the HCT and BHS.
This page lists the known 34 UK colonies, and you can view further details by clicking on any of the icons at the bottom of the page.
The current population estimate for Wall lizards in the UK is 17,300 animals. (Note not all sites have yet been included in this estimate.)
More information concerning the Wall lizard's ecology can be found here: SARG Wall lizard page.
If you would like to become involved in the Wall lizard project, as a volunteer surveyor, please look at our 'Involvement' web page.
UK Distribution map for the Common wall lizard
Detailed colony information
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| Colony status: | Access: | ||
| Green Lizard: | Extant colony | Blue background: | Public access |
| Red Lizard: | Extirpated colony | Yellow background: | Private or restricted access |
Avon
1. Bristol
Berkshire
2. East Burnham Common
Devon
3. Chaplin Estate
Devon
4. Paignton
Devon
5. Plymouth
Dorset
6. Boscombe
Dorset
7. Canford Cliffs
Dorset
8. Cheyne Weare
Dorset
9. Corfe Castle
Dorset
10. Dancing ledge
Dorset
11. Durleston
Dorset
12. Longstone Ope
Dorset
13. Pearce Avenue
Dorset
14. West Weare
Dorset
15. Winspit Quarry
Hampshire
16. Farlington
Hampshire
17. Holmsley
Isle of Wight
18. Ventnor
Kent
19. Folkestone
Kent
20. Tyler Hill
London
21. Birdbrook
Middlesex
22. Hampton
Oxfordshire
23. Burford
Shropshire
24. Ludlow
Somerset
25. Stogumber
Somerset
26. Wellington
Surrey
27. Banstead
Surrey
28. Farnham Castle
Surrey
29. Newdigate
Surrey
30. Nutfield
Sussex
31. Haywards Heath
Sussex
32. Lancing
Sussex
33. Shoreham by Sea
Sussex
34. West Worthing
Steve Langham, Project coordinator: reptiles@surrey-arg.org.uk
Citation:
- Langham, S. "The Wall Lizard Project" Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group; 21/11/2008. 21/11/2008 <http://www.surrey-arg.org.uk/SARG/02000-Activities/SurveyAndMonitoring/WallLizard/PMSitePicker.asp>.
