Lundy was a herp-free (reptile and amphibian) island until relatively recently. The story of how Slow-worms were added to the Lundy species list in recent years has been recounted by Alan Rowland here.
The notable occurrence of a Common Toad in May 2023 triggered a deeper dive into 'exotic' species of British vertebrates on Lundy (See LFS Annual Report, 2023). Amongst other records, this research unearthed three previously unknown and unsubstantiated Common Lizard records assigned to the island, logged in 1958, 30 Apr and 11 Sep 2000.
To our amazement, we were recently sent a photo of a Common Lizard photographed on gorse near Rocket Pole back on 4 August 2024(!). How did this arrive on the island? One to keep an eye out for over the warmer months ahead...