San Angelo State Park Photos

The wasp and Black Widow fought and the wasp was the winner - Nature is not always kind. (Photo by MikeHikes)

No injuries observed! When I readied to get a photo, he saw me and tucked a little deeper into the grass, but was still easy to see. After I snapped the shot, he took off ....... like a Jack Rabbit! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Lots of songs came from him as he sought a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The "second of the year" Horned Toad I saw; he was just off Tasajilla Flats at the beginning of the hike. He didn't move fast so always watch where you step. (Photo by MikeHikes)

An active little guy who scampered off the trail but kindly paused long enough for me to get a photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Most of Tasajilla Flats Trail is overgrown due to the recent rains. Caution is advised where you place your feet! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't know what kind of butterfly this is but it made for a nice picture! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Commonly seen in the past, rarely seen in the present - the Cottontail Rabbit. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Rain from the day before and a cold front this morning, helped produce mist above the Reservoir. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The Scissortail seemed content to listen to the male Pyrrhuloxia sing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

These Toms were strutting their stuff but I saw no hens - I guess they were just practicing their moves. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I've been informed bees do this when they move to a new hive. These were seen on a mesquite tree a few feet from the trail I hiked on. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Found these three juvenile raccoons, huddled together and very scared, in an empty park dumpster. Put a big branch in and went on my hike since I couldn't coax them out. When I finished my hike, I was happy to discover they had vacated. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I wouldn't be surprised if a nest appears in this tree sometime in the near future. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Interesting scene of airplane contrails and no upper winds. (Photo by MikeHikes)

As can be seen at the North Scenic Loop, there is water in the North Concho River which feeds into the reservoir. Also note the abundance of green algae in the water - not a good thing! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Almost all of the flowers I saw today were yellow. Can't wait to see the cactus in bloom as well! (Photo by MikeHikes)

It was a very nice day at the park! (Photo by MikeHikes)

The only agarita bush in bloom in the whole park -VERY early in my opinion. (Photo by MikeHikes)

There used to be a fairly large colony of Robins who stayed year round near Shady Trail. They all disappeared a few years ago but today, I spotted five Robins; perhaps they'll return and establish a new colony. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I can't tell what kind of sparrow this is but he watched me take his picture then he jumped back in the brush and disappeared. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not the best photo but it is a Crested Caracara. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A composite photo of an American Kestrel spotted today. He was flying away from me as I hiked. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looking North by Northwest from Bell's Cross on top of the Big Hill. As can be seen, there isn't much color this time of year. (Photo by MikeHikes)