San Angelo State Park Photos

For years, beavers felled trees along Shady Trail but were never seen until today! Only saw one in this fairly large pool of water (river is not flowing) but he looked healthy enough. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The big rock is normally underwater but, as can be seen, the water just isn't there. (Photo by MikeHikes)

His expression sums up today's hike - nothing happening here. (Photo by MikeHikes)

For years I heard about a mythical "White Deer" at the park - on this hike, I saw it for the first time. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Calves are always hungry! Part of the state Longhorn herd at the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Was surprised to see this young coachwhip. I don't know if the warmer weather brought him out or some other reason. In any event, he met his end and the ants were having a feast. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The other members of the javelina family scampered into the surrounding brush but this one stayed in place sniffing and waiting to see if I'd follow - I didn't. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looks like a winter visitor is back! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A good percentage of this trail is rocky with loose soil. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although not in this photo, I saw an Axis deer with the whitetail deer family above. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Catching some rays at Burkett Park before we started our hike. Saw a couple more Loggerheads while hiking but no good photos. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The tail is in sharp focus and the head is slightly blurry but if you can follow the tail, you'll see it is a Ringneck Snake. It was extremely thin and 4-5 inches long. (Photo by MikeHikes)

It's already the end of August and I'm sure this will be the last fruit the cactus will produce for this season. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This fox was enjoying the morning sun near Roller coaster Trail. I got his photo and when I went a little close, he decided it was time to leave. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw quite a few of these spiders at various places while on today's hike. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This grey fox ran into the bushes and watched as I tried to get his picture, after about ten seconds, he went deeper in and I lost sight of him. This was the best of the bunch. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Near the end of the East Potts Creek Trail, this horned toad sat in the middle of the trail. I got the photo and because he was small (about the size of my thumb), I made him get off the trail and scamper to safety in the surrounding brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Another trail user. He saw me coming, courteously stopped so I could take his photo, then departed in no particular hurry. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The wasp and Black Widow fought and the wasp was the winner - Nature is not always kind. (Photo by MikeHikes)

No injuries observed! When I readied to get a photo, he saw me and tucked a little deeper into the grass, but was still easy to see. After I snapped the shot, he took off ....... like a Jack Rabbit! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Lots of songs came from him as he sought a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The "second of the year" Horned Toad I saw; he was just off Tasajilla Flats at the beginning of the hike. He didn't move fast so always watch where you step. (Photo by MikeHikes)

An active little guy who scampered off the trail but kindly paused long enough for me to get a photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Most of Tasajilla Flats Trail is overgrown due to the recent rains. Caution is advised where you place your feet! (Photo by MikeHikes)