San Angelo State Park Photos

All this year I've seen rats but didn't photograph one until I went to the park's bird blind. Saw three rats at once come out and scrounge for food. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Controlled burn was conducted at the South Shore by park personnel. Much of the park has NOT been burned. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This grey fox ran up into the tree when our dog saw him. We kept the dog away and the fox departed in peace. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous plants were blooming along the hike - tonight we get a hard freeze so I fear these blooms will be short lived. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this today on Armadillo Trail - looks like something the Native Americans would have launched when all other options failed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw this hawk as well as a couple of others. They were not visible during the warmer months but they appear to have finally returned! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This guy might have drown during the last heavy rainfall. No visible wounds so it was either the rain or old age. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The sound of the shutter fascinated this wren for a short time. Eventually, he flew away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First time I've seen one of these in the park. After getting some pics, he wandered away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

While on the crest of Roller Coaster Trail, the view looking North. Very pleasant day when I took this photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the many Monarch Butterflies encountered on today's hike. They are migrating South for the winter. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The Monarchs are migrating and this one stopped on a gayfeather to grab a bite. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Lots of light purple feathergay blooming; the butterflies are feasting as are the bumblebees. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I normally see Road Runners individually, this pair watched me at Cougar Overlook. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is part of the North Concho River but with the water low, it is instead, a small pond. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The thistle continues to sprout purple but no seeds yet for the birds. The bees and grasshoppers seem to like it though. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A group of grasshoppers were enjoying a prickly pear fruit. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this bird jump into a tree and took a few snaps to see what it was. I didn't notice the wasp until I was processing the shot but as you can see, the mockingbird did notice and was watching it closely. (Photo by MikeHikes)

As previously mentioned in my logs, the longhorns wander all over the mid and northern sections of the park. I was at the 5 Points Junction when this longhorn came to drink. When I returned later, others were there as well. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Just a nice view of an old fence still being used to keep the longhorns confined to the old lake bed area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This egg was laying alongside a portion of the Red Dam Loop. It was undamaged but there was no nest nearby. I suspect another bird raided the nest and dropped it. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although I don't know what kind of bird lays this egg it looks like a successful birth! I hope the heat doesn't kill the new fledgeling. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The longhorns are hanging around the Burkett park area as well as the East Potts Creek and Armadillo areas. Be aware and don't harass them - they'll leave you alone. (Photo by MikeHikes)

LOTS of grasshoppers at the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)