San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

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)