San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

The hawk was being chased by the two smaller birds. Didn't seem to bother the hawk much but he did leave the area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Look closely at the yellow bloom and find the ant! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw numerous Mockingbirds singing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This hawk was flying high with an apparently damaged wing. Looks to be missing feathers only; seemed to have no effect on his flying abilities. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A mating pair of horned toads. First pair I've seen this year although I saw a single, horned toad a month or so ago. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Park has signs rattler are out- my photo verifies this. This was about 3 1/2 to 4 foot long. He was gliding through the grass near the southern end of Playground trail and when he saw me, he stopped and watched but didn't rattle. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this one near the southern end of Winding Snake Trail as he was singing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)