San Angelo State Park Photos

A clear early morning with some color as the Sun rose behind me. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I was surprised I got relatively close to him as he looked for food. Once he saw me, he quickly departed. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Didn't notice him until I went through my photos of the rock that was dry due to the ongoing drought. Feral hogs are destructive and not wanted at the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The medical helicopter flying overhead was the only thing of interest I saw while hiking today. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not much to see at the park except for the colorful sunrise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is the view from the River Bend Campground looking at a portion of the North Concho River. A few weeks ago, this was completely dry but last weeks rain shower helped quite a bit. Still need FEET of rain to eradicate the drought. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Been a few years since I last saw a porcupine at the park and this one seemed very mobile. I watched him go from one side of the watering hole to the other before he disappeared in the woods. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This guy was between 5-6 inches long and slithered rather quickly off the trail as I photographed him. (Photo by MikeHikes)

No good photos of today's hike except right at the beginning when the Sun rose. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Otherwise known as a Horny Toad. Was sitting along the side of the Horny Toad trail near the beginning of the hike. I haven't seen as many of these guys as in the past and attribute it to the drought and heat. (Photo by MikeHikes)

More of the prickly pear tunas have ripened or soon will. This grasshopper found one and is enjoying the fruit inside. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Even though drought and high temperatures prevail, the deer continue to have fawns. This is one of four I saw today as I came into the park. All four looked healthy as did their mothers. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is the August "Blue Moon" or so I am told. (Photo by MikeHikes)

There was an adult also swimming in the area but this juvenile moved closer and the mother stayed away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The prickly pear tunas and a few wildflowers provide some color in contrast to the browns and greens of the vegetation. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The beginning of another day in San Angelo! (Photo by MikeHikes)

The sunflowers are scattered at various places in the park. The bugs certainly enjoy visiting them. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The grasshopper died so that the spider could live - just the way it is. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Sitting in the warm grass, this Horned Toad was trying to stay cool. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This hawk appears to be ready for action - whether hunting for prey or fighting to defend his turf. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not fog but humid air! Today was a very humid one with little to no breeze. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw this doe having breakfast as I drove to the Playground parking area. Other deer were on the opposite side of the road so she had all these flowers to herself. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Seeing them again and they are always a welcome sight. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looks nice but the storm clouds gathered quickly and dropped a lot of rain in a short period of time. (Photo by MikeHikes)