San Angelo State Park Photos

I haven't seen them for a few years at the park so I take this as a good sign that they have returned. VERY fast moving insects! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although it looks like the lizard is hissing or acting aggressive, he was not - it was merely a yawn. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw this young fox on Javelina Trail when he ran across the trail ahead of me. When I reached him, he was waiting for me, allowed me to take a few photos and then he left. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Look closely at the lower left of the photo and you'll find a hunting bug awaits it prey. This was one of the cacti that had numerous flowers in bloom. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the many Lace Cactus seen with buds. This one is a little more advanced than the others and will soon have a purple flower on display. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not many birds were out but I did spot this Cactus Wren. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not many birds were observed today but this Mockingbird made the most of his opportunity to attract a mate and was happily singing regardless of the wind. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This male Golden Fronted Woodpecker was flying from tree to tree looking for bugs. Hopefully, he found enough after expending all that energy looking! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Fairly common residents at the park, this female is the first I saw this year. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Spring is almost here but hasn't made much of an appearance in most of the park. Not the most scenic place in Texas but I enjoy hiking it nonetheless. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The hawk was very unconcerned when I stopped to take his photo but after hearing a few shutter clicks, he decided that was enough and flew away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not all the agarita are in bloom but the few that were, attracted bees and butterflies. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A sure sign of Spring when these fragrant bushes perfume the air. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I don't know what bird this is but he/she was very cold when I started hiking. The Sun had just come out and gave it a yellowish cast. I took a few photos then the bird disappeared into the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Great Horned Owl was comfortably perched and hidden high in the tree when I saw him. He opened his eyes briefly, saw I was no threat and went back to sleep with the rising Sun warming him up. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First time I photographed this bird. I didn't see the male but will look for him next time I'm at the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not much to photograph on this hike but the Moon looked pretty nice! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is the third time I've seen a large group of Robins in the park this Winter. There used to be a year round colony near Bell's Trailhead but they disappeared years ago - perhaps this group is their descendants and they have returned. (Photo by MikeHikes)

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)