San Angelo State Park Photos

With all the rains in the past month, the lake is at 14.7% which isn't much but a few months ago, all you would have seen was dry land; not a drop of water in sight. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Spotted on the Horny Toad trail. He kept moving deeper into the trees as I tried to get a good photo. This is the best of the bunch. (Photo by MikeHikes)

These longhorns were coming to the 5 Points junction as we were leaving. Quite a few groups of cattle were out today. As can be seen, the grass has grown a lot due to the extra rains. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Watching us with interest, this Road Runner was seen on the Badlands trail. He sat in the tree watching us and allowed me to get pretty close. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A very chipper fledgeling peeping and fluttering for food. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This was the smallest horned toad I saw today - about three inches long from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. He allowed me to put my camera fairly close to get this shot; when I stood up, he scampered off. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Found this egg on the trail - I'm not enough of an expert to know if the egg was discarded after the bird hatched or if the remnants of the yolk means he didn't make it. (Photo by MikeHikes)

We saw this Mourning Dove just off the Winding Snake trail. She didn't make a sound or move as we watched her. (Photo by MikeHikes)

My every move was watched intently by this young rattler. After I got a few photos, he made his way into the grass, always keeping his eyes on me. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A nice day and some nice clouds in the sky. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The North Concho river is still pumping water in the O.C. Fisher Reservoir but the reservoir is only 13.5% full. The drought continues :-( (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looked so nice and peaceful that I had to snap the picture. After taking the picture, I walked by and the butterfly took off. (Photo by MikeHikes)

When the North Concho River flooded, there was a lot of debris left behind in the park that will take some time to remove. This mound is on the Shady Trail (North Shore). (Photo by MikeHikes)

This horned toad was sharing part of the trail with us today while on East Potts Creek Trail. After snapping his picture, he scurried off into the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The berries are here - very colorful and tasty! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This guy was found on a service road and is small - maybe the size of a half dollar. Further down the same road, we found two larger horned toads. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Perched high in the tree, this Cactus Wren was very vocal in his singing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This photo was taken last week (4-22-15) while hiking - the Lace Cactus have already lost their bloom. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw quite a few of the lace cactus blooming but there were still some blooms that have not yet opened. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Quite a few yellow flowers blooming at the Burkett Park trail head. (Photo by MikeHikes)

About half way through my hike, the clouds gathered and darkened; only a few rain drops fell though. Taken at the junction of Winding Snake and Chaparral Trails as I look Northwest. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Just a few of the many wild flowers blooming throughout the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is one of the two horned toads I saw today. A few years back, it was VERY rare to see a toad anytime, I hope they are making a come-back! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Black Throated Sparrow was singing but flew away after I snapped the picture. (Photo by MikeHikes)