San Angelo State Park Photos

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Flower Bottle
Warm, morning sunlight caused the dew to glisten on the flowers .... and the empty beer bottle. This is why I pick up trash as I hike the trails. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Spring is in the Air
Saw numerous stalks like this scattered through the park. Agaritas are blooming and there are numerous yellow flowers as well. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A Nice Sunrise
A colorful West Texas sunrise. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A Few White Crowned Sparrows Were Out
Not many birds were spotted while hiking but near Bell's Trailhead, there were a few of these females in the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Moonset in the Morning
A clear early morning with some color as the Sun rose behind me. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A Big Buck
I was surprised I got relatively close to him as he looked for food. Once he saw me, he quickly departed. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Ham on the Trotter
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)
Not Much Going On
The medical helicopter flying overhead was the only thing of interest I saw while hiking today. (Photo by MikeHikes)
San Angelo SP Sunrise
Not much to see at the park except for the colorful sunrise. (Photo by MikeHikes)
FINALLY Have Some Water in the River!
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)
Porcupine at the Watering Hole
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)
A very small Ring Collared Snake
This guy was between 5-6 inches long and slithered rather quickly off the trail as I photographed him. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Sunrise at Burkett Park
No good photos of today's hike except right at the beginning when the Sun rose. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A Small Horned Lizard
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)
A Grasshopper's Feast
More of the prickly pear tunas have ripened or soon will. This grasshopper found one and is enjoying the fruit inside. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A New Generation
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)
A "Blue Moon"
This is the August "Blue Moon" or so I am told. (Photo by MikeHikes)
A Juvenile Beaver
There was an adult also swimming in the area but this juvenile moved closer and the mother stayed away. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Small splash of color
The prickly pear tunas and a few wildflowers provide some color in contrast to the browns and greens of the vegetation. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Another West Texas Sunrise
The beginning of another day in San Angelo! (Photo by MikeHikes)
Sunflowers and Bugs
The sunflowers are scattered at various places in the park. The bugs certainly enjoy visiting them. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Death and Life
The grasshopper died so that the spider could live - just the way it is. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Where's the Breeze?
Sitting in the warm grass, this Horned Toad was trying to stay cool. (Photo by MikeHikes)
Ready For Action!
This hawk appears to be ready for action - whether hunting for prey or fighting to defend his turf. (Photo by MikeHikes)
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