San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

One of the commonly seen birds at the park but nonetheless, always enjoyable to spot! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Fourth time this year the Bee Brush has produced flowers and the intoxicating vanilla scent. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Loggerhead Shrike was ready to pounce as he watched for prey. While I observed him, his vigilance was not rewarded. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The hawk was sitting on the branch when the two starlings appeared so he decided to leave. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Some of the numerous pelicans flying around the park as they land or take off from O.C. Fisher reservoir. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The greenish cluster on the caterpillar's back are wasp eggs. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae will feed off the caterpillar - LIFE IS HARSH. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the numerous caterpillars enjoying the green plants which will become tumbleweeds. (Photo by MikeHikes)