San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

Been awhile since I've seen Goldfinches. Today I saw three of them on dried thistle plants. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Look closely and you'll see the lone javalina (dark shape in the light colored, dried brush area). Had to really magnify the photos since he was a good distance away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw a good sized eight pointer buck chasing the does. This is one of the larger bucks hanging around the Tasajilla Flats area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A view from the Red Dam Loop looking SW. Not much green showing here but there still is some in the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this feral cat calmly walking along Winding Snake Trail until he saw me and then he was off in a flash! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This season's first Ruby Crowned Kinglet. Don't know if he'll stay for the Winter or is just stopping by for a short visit. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A young doe enjoying breakfast in the early morning sun. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't seen a Kestrel in quite awhile. Unfortunately, this one was at a distance and moving away from me. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous animals are near Roadrunner Loop as there are water sources all around the area (Photo by MikeHikes)

Mesquites are beginning to lose their leaves for Fall. Still quite a few flowers blooming for the Monarch Butterflies to feast on as they head to Mexico. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not much happening today so to symbolize the hike, a lonely tree. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Rain from a few weeks ago and the warmer than normal weather has fooled the Bee Brush to bloom for the FIFTH time this year - the plant puts out a pleasant smell to be sure. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I've seen wasps attack caterpillars and spiders but never a grasshopper. Don't know if it was a successful attack or not. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This nest near Bell's Point was less than an arm's length from the trail - be aware of your surroundings! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw many pairs of birds today - this pair was seen at the beginning of my hike. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Many of the trails in the southern portion of the park are rocky like this. Of course, some trails like Winding Snake, are mostly dirt. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Most of the park's trails are in the open with lots of sky but few trees and little shade. (Photo by MikeHikes)