San Angelo State Park Photos

This young javelina acted as if he wanted to follow me. Not wanting to meet the parent(s), I took his photo and then made noise to scare him away - it worked. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Hunting season is on-going at the Northern end of the park - this guy would be a nice trophy. He better stay here in the South Shore where he's safe. (Photo by MikeHikes)

These three feral hogs didn't see me on the trail until I deliberately made noise. Once they saw me, they trotted back into the bush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

An early morning view from the high point of Horny Toad Trail. The reservoir is less than 8% full but some water is a lot better than no water. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is one of the numerous tiny toads encountered today. Note the ant by him for a good size comparison. I saw at least 30-40 hopping along the trail this morning. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Roadrunner chattered to his partner and then stopped to look my way as if to ask what I was doing and how may he help me. A few quick snaps and he departed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Recent rains helped the cactus produce a bumper crop of tunas. Park animals, birds and insects will be well fed! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This box tortoise is only the third or fourth I've spotted at the park. He was very nonchalant as I took his photo and when I finished, continued his slow walk to a place unknown to me. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous wasps and bees were already at the water trough when this Roadrunner decided to get a drink as well. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not many photos taken except for this colorful West Texas sunrise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The park is not scenic but has numerous trails to hike or mountain bike. There are always lots of prickly pear cactus and mesquite trees present as well. (Photo by MikeHikes)

He was more interested in getting to his resting place for a nap than me being a threat. (Photo by MikeHikes)

He showed absolutely no fear of me as he walked in front of me to reach his napping area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Kingbird swooped down to inspect me as I hiked along Burkett Trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I watched this bird later eating either the cactus tuna or a bug that was on the tuna. Numerous cactus tunas are ripening. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A regal looking Kingbird looks over his domain. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This small snake carcass was being picked clean by a multitude of ants. His death has enabled the ants to eat and live. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Right at the Chaparral trailhead high in a large mesquite tree, this Scissortail was illuminated by the morning Sun. As I stood there and snapped a few photos, he gave me this inquisitive look. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Lemonmint and gayfeathers are similar in appearance but Lemonmint is in the Spring and gayfeathers in the Fall. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous balls of bees were fighting along 2 stretches of Dinosaur Trail. Some of the balls were small like this one - others were much larger and the size of my fist. I walked quickly through the battlefield and didn't get stung. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although I found a single dead one a week or so ago, today I saw two living cicadas at two locations. They didn't make much noise but were mobile and flew after getting their photo taken. (Photo by MikeHikes)

There was a mix of red and yellow as well as yellow with red Mexican Hat flowers in one area. The yellow bugs were attracted to the yellow flowers. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The title says it all - he was about 18 inches long and stayed still when I snapped this photo. I've seen other Ring Collared snakes at the park but this guy was the largest. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Second of the day and second one of the season spotted. The first was much larger, this guy isn't much bigger than the pebbles he was on. (Photo by MikeHikes)