San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

A sizeable rattler who acted rather aggressively; perhaps due to hunger or the time of year. He coiled about a foot off the trail continuously rattling and I was able to get by with no harm. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Some will die so others may live is a harsh, but true, fact of life. This Praying Mantis was devouring the butterfly when I snapped this shot. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The male Golden Fronted Woodpecker jumped into the tree and disturbed the Hummingbird. They kept an eye on each other until they both flew away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Encountered him at the beginning of the hike. Even though he was only 12-18 inches long, he acted aggressive so I gave him a wide berth and all was well. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Rattlers are still out and about at the park so watch where you put your feet, your horse's hooves or your tires! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A solitary Roadrunner preening his feathers before he flew off - not many birds were out today. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Recent rains provided some run-off down a portion of the North Slick Rock trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Seems late to be building a nest (taken 8/21/16) but maybe he knows more about the upcoming weather than the weathermen. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw an owl the last four times I've been to Bell's Point; this is the first time I could get a photo (from a distance). (Photo by MikeHikes)

This skull was placed directly in the middle of the West Potts Creek Trail and I assume it was meant as a joke and not as a warning! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't normally see them eating seeds, I usually see them with insects so this was a surprise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Lark Sparrow was very hot and trying to cool off. He allowed me to get close for a photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

While on Playground Trail, this Cactus Wren was twittering and watching me to make sure I left her nest alone. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This year I've spotted more Painted Buntings than every before. This one was spotted just below Bell's Point. (Photo by MikeHikes)

See log entry for the back story! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Mexican ground squirrel was hiding in the weeds and popped his head up to see what I was doing. Not many of these in the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

It's been about seven or eight years since I saw my last Blue Grosbeak at this park. I only saw this one for a few minutes before he flew off. Very colorful bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)