San Angelo State Park Photos

This Cactus Wren was guarding his nest and watched my every move. I took a few snaps and left him in peace. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Even this Coachwhip needs water. I watched as he easily crawled up the side of the water trough, got a drink, slid down and departed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Shared the trail this morning with a tarantula. Don't see many at the park and the few I have seen were usually in a Roadrunner's beak. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This horned toad was a little smaller than my thumb. He moved quickly across the trail and hid on the dead cactus palm. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This rattler is small but still very potent so I gave him a wide berth when I passed him on the trail - he didn't move or rattle as I passed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Lots more cactus are in bloom and these are not all a solid yellow in color. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Scattered patches of Bee Brush are in bloom scenting the air and attracting the bees. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the numerous cactus in bloom. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A family of Longhorns graze in the dry North Concho riverbed (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the first cactus flowers seen in the park. Numerous buds on the cactus so it should be pretty colorful soon. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw two large flocks (20 - 30 birds per flock) of Cedar Waxwings today - the first of the year! (Photo by MikeHikes)

The view from Cougar Lookout. This rock is in the North Concho River which feeds into O.C. Fisher reservoir at the park. Even in dry years, the rock is normally covered in water with only the very top visible. Not a good sign at this time of year! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looking West from the trail head of Winding Snake at the Isabel Harte Day Use Area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the first Vermillion Flycatchers of the year taking off from a branch. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Very fragrant plant which is in bloom at scattered locations in the park. Love the smell! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A view of the Winding Snake Trail looking West. (Photo by MikeHikes)

LOTS of longhorns in the middle and northern sections of the park. Give them space; especially when calves are present. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the birds I like the most! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A very small portion of the Winding Snake trail is visible in this photo of the view as you look West from the Isabel Harte Day Use Area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looks like these trees were felled by one or more beavers. Will have to look for them whenever I walk along Shady Trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Didn't see a lot of birds on this hike but this Pyrrhuloxia allowed me to take his picture. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw some Black Throated Sparrows on this morning's hike. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although 1000 acres were burned it was not a complete burn. LOTS of dead mesquite trees still standing as well as other vegetation. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Been awhile since I'd seen a Verdin at the park - I don't know if he's a winter visitor or just passing through. (Photo by MikeHikes)