San Angelo State Park Photos

The only deer I saw on today's hike. Scheduled hunt starting in a few weeks - I hope he finds sanctuary in the southern portion of the park! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this small family of javelinas at the beginning of the Nature Trail. Their eyesight may be poor but when the wind took our scent to them, they were off like a bullet! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw this bird about six weeks ago hunting in the same area. He must have been successful because he's still here. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the many Robins spotted on today's hike. They are in the city but this is the first time I've seen them in the Southern portion of the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A hunt is scheduled for this coming weekend so this guy might not be around too much longer. I wish him the best of luck in avoiding the hunters. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Some of the mesquite tree leaves are turning yellow but it was a surprise to see this tree and some other vegetation with yellow leaves. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't spotted any Kingfishers in quite awhile so seeing him was a pleasant surprise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Meadowlarks are Winter Visitors at the park and I like seeing the colorful birds. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I didn't notice the missing leg until I looked at the photo. Nonetheless, he seemed to be moving pretty well using the other five legs. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I expected to see clusters of Monarchs but only saw these two. SAD! (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the numerous Monarchs passing through the park as they migrate South for the Winter. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not the sharpest photo but the best I could get while looking up as these two Red Tail Hawks dueled above me. One flew off, the victor stayed in place. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't know why but this fence post caught my eye. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This juvenile Mockingbird landed on a branch about 10 feet in front of me and checked me out. After I took his photo, his curiosity was satisfied and he departed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I don't know what these are but they looked nice with the morning Sun back lighting them to show the petal's veins. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A very tiny ring collared snake was on the trail and was very actively attempting to get away from us. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Perched near the watering hole, the owls looked for prey. They were unsuccessful in their quest, at least while I was there. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not much to photograph this morning except for the colorful West Texas sunrise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw these birds in the past but this is the first one I've seen in quite awhile. It appears to be a juvenile due to size and a few pin feathers that were visible. (Photo by MikeHikes)

At the entrance of Burkett Park, this Jack Rabbit stood still long enough for me to get this photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't seen one this close for quite some time. Beautiful bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)

In a couple of million years, this mesquite resin will turn into amber and be worth a few dollars. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although not in the photo there were three hens and three young turkeys near the pond. I haven't seen as many turkeys as I normally do, probably due to the drought and relentless heat. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I watched this young beaver forage back and forth in the water before he decided it was time for a meal. (Photo by MikeHikes)