Park Mid-Section Burkett park to Bell's Point

This year I've spotted more Painted Buntings than every before. This one was spotted just below Bell's Point.

User: MikeHikes - 7/10/2016

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: 1star

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 4.70 Miles Elapsed Time: 2 hours

Comments:

Out Burkett park > Burkett trail > East Potts Creek > Armadillo shortcut > Playground > Bell's Point 2.7 miles

Return Bell's Point > Playground (N) > service road (NE) > service road (SW) > Burkett Trail > Burkett park 2.0 miles

Temps in the mid 90's, sunny, a little humid and a steady wind.

Fitness hike with a friend. Parts of the trails are still overgrown but they are passable. Saw a Painted Bunting for the first time on the Playground Trail just below Bell's Point. This year I've seen more Painted Buntings at more locations in this park, than any time in the past. (photo attached)

NOTES

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett park.

Water and shade available at Bell's Point.

CAUTION - at both locations, there are active wasp/hornet nests in the upper corners of the shade coverings. Be careful!!

Log Photos

Another Painted Bunting

Area around San Angelo State Park

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