San Angelo State Park Photos

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)

First time I've spotted these two at Isabel Harte. Fairly small so I don't know if they are litter mates or a mating pair. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This was the only "large" butterfly spotted during today's five hour hike. Grasshoppers were spotted and a few much smaller moths/butterflies. Drought is SEVERE!! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Last few hikes I've taken included a sighting of a Horned Lizard. Glad they are again making an appearance. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The only fisherman I saw on the hike and when I got closer, he flew away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looks bad but he was not in pain and moved quickly. Never saw this before. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The park maintains numerous water troughs and tanks for the wildlife to use due to the ongoing drought. This fawn used the water trough located at Bell's Point in the park's mid-section. (Photo by MikeHikes)