San Angelo State Park Photos

A wasp placed a paralyzed but still living tarantula in a hole for the wasp's young to devour when the eggs hatched. BRUTAL but it is what it is. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Bee bush has started to bloom and attracts bees and other bugs. The scent of vanilla is intoxicating!! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This majestic looking hawk was on Red Dam Loop and followed me as I hiked along the top of the "dam". A very calm and majestic bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)

She watched me as I drove into the park. No fawns or bucks around, just the doe. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the few birds out today due to the strong and cold, Northerly winds. A beautiful bird to be sure! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This bee really enjoyed being inside the flower as evidenced by the pollen clinging to his body. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Near 5 Points Junction, I saw this flower which already had a few insects crawling inside. Hopefully, the rains will come and allow more to grow. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The weather is warmer and Spring is here. This cactus wren was singing loud and long, hoping to attract a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Flowering bushes are now evident and the bees are buzzing - a sure sign of Spring! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although not a flowing river, there are large areas that have water. When the rains come, this river will flow - sometimes it will overflow the banks! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Spotted near Burkett Park. Not too concerned about seeing us as he wandered by. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the first agarita bushes with a bloom at the North Shore. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Sun rising above the dam at the San Angelo State Park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First Wren I've spotted in 2022. He was hopping along from bush to tree and back to bush near the Playground parking area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A sunrise flight of migrating birds heading North. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Located on Tasajilla Flats, it just sits there and watches the days go by. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Ran into this guy as he was grubbing along the prickly pear. I made some noise, he saw me and departed. This is the second feral hog I've seen this close at the North Shore - not a good thing. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A flight of three C-130's flew over as I was finishing my hike. Most interesting thing to photograph today! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Like the legendary Phoenix, the park is rising from the ashes of the the December 2021 prescribed fires as evidenced by this photo taken on January 19, 2022. I hope the animals and birds return as well. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The only Meadowlark spotted today. Not much else went on. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Didn't see a lot of birds but this Sparrow jumped in the tree and waited for me to take his picture. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The Kestrel was ready for the Mocker to attack but the Mocker took advantage of the situation and flew in the opposite direction. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I've spotted feral hogs at a distance - today I saw a solitary boar on the trail relatively close and then about a mile further down the trail, I spotted a sow with six piglets. Cute but destructive. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Major portions of the trails were burned during the prescribed burns two weeks ago. Hope the grasses grow back! (Photo by MikeHikes)