San Angelo State Park Photos

One of the two fawns I spotted at the beginning of my hike. (Photo by MikeHikes)

What was once an uncommon bird has become very common. I see the Painted Bunting at more locations in the park on nearly every hike. A very beautiful bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)

While on Tasajilla Flats this grey fox saw me first and took off through the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First Horned Toad of 2017. Would not move until after I stepped over him when he moved a few feet to some greenery. Be cautious where you put your feet when hiking! (Photo by MikeHikes)

As can be seen, this portion of the trail has been groomed and is easy to see as well as traverse. Very nice! (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the numerous Kingbirds I saw today. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This roadrunner ran in front of me on the Tasajilla Flats trail. He'd occasionally turn and squawk at me for having the nerve to follow him. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A Scissortail Flycatcher just lifted off from the branch. Nice to see them back in the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

High winds kept most of the birds out of the air. This guy popped up from the ground and posed for my camera. Once I took the photo, he jumped back down. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This was the first cactus flower I saw this year. Further down the trail, I saw more but there were still lots of unopened flowers on the cactus pads. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A view of the North Concho River that feeds O.C. Fisher Lake (or reservoir). When the river is full and flows normally, the large rocks are submerged. Just shows we're still in a serious drought! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I never tire of photographing these colorful birds! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this solitary Hummingbird Moth on Dinosaur Trail at the beginning of my hike. VERY spry and fast moving! I took numerous pictures but this is one of two that were any good. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw him on Tasajilla Flats - his very bright red color caught my eye. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous calves are present so give them, and their parents, a wide berth. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although not as fragrant as a it was a few weeks ago, there are still enough agarita in bloom to scent the air. (Photo by MikeHikes)

He was a ways off but easy to identify. Saw two males and one female near Bell's Trail head. (Photo by MikeHikes)

It's only February but the agarita are already beginning to bloom - to me, the blooms smell like a mixture of dust, mesquite smoke and honey - very intoxicating!! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not many birds out today but I spotted these Inca Doves. (Photo by MikeHikes)

These two foxes were very nonchalantly walking on Winding Snake Trail. When they saw me, they calmly took a detour and disappeared in the brush (Photo by MikeHikes)

Accidentally disturbed an ant nest so as a peace offering, I gave them a small chunk of my Clif Bar - they seemed happy to accept the food as restitution! (Photo by MikeHikes)

White crowned Sparrow was preening for me so I took this photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This male Cardinal was trying to get a drink from the horse trough at 5 Points Junction. To make it a little easier for the birds, I put a few sticks across the trough so they have a place to perch and get closer to the water. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Quite a bit of the park was recently subject to a controlled burn. Lots of brush and vegetation has disappeared as a result. (Photo by MikeHikes)