Horned Lizard in Rose Canyon

I've been volunteering with the San Diego city parks while searching for employment. The ranger told me to be on the lookout for the horned lizard, which is protected species in California. She told me she'd only seen it a few times in her years of working in the canyons.

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to spot one, right in my way as I was ascending a steep trail in Rose Canyon. I edged closer and closer with the camera in my hand, hoping to not spook this triceratops-looking animal. I was able to set my Canon to macro mode and get a few inches from his snout, and he never moved a bit.