San Angelo State Park Photos

Saw two large flocks (20 - 30 birds per flock) of Cedar Waxwings today - the first of the year! (Photo by MikeHikes)

The view from Cougar Lookout. This rock is in the North Concho River which feeds into O.C. Fisher reservoir at the park. Even in dry years, the rock is normally covered in water with only the very top visible. Not a good sign at this time of year! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looking West from the trail head of Winding Snake at the Isabel Harte Day Use Area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the first Vermillion Flycatchers of the year taking off from a branch. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Very fragrant plant which is in bloom at scattered locations in the park. Love the smell! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A view of the Winding Snake Trail looking West. (Photo by MikeHikes)

LOTS of longhorns in the middle and northern sections of the park. Give them space; especially when calves are present. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the birds I like the most! (Photo by MikeHikes)

A very small portion of the Winding Snake trail is visible in this photo of the view as you look West from the Isabel Harte Day Use Area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Looks like these trees were felled by one or more beavers. Will have to look for them whenever I walk along Shady Trail. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Didn't see a lot of birds on this hike but this Pyrrhuloxia allowed me to take his picture. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw some Black Throated Sparrows on this morning's hike. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Although 1000 acres were burned it was not a complete burn. LOTS of dead mesquite trees still standing as well as other vegetation. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Been awhile since I'd seen a Verdin at the park - I don't know if he's a winter visitor or just passing through. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Been awhile since I've seen Goldfinches. Today I saw three of them on dried thistle plants. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Look closely and you'll see the lone javalina (dark shape in the light colored, dried brush area). Had to really magnify the photos since he was a good distance away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw a good sized eight pointer buck chasing the does. This is one of the larger bucks hanging around the Tasajilla Flats area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A view from the Red Dam Loop looking SW. Not much green showing here but there still is some in the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this feral cat calmly walking along Winding Snake Trail until he saw me and then he was off in a flash! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This season's first Ruby Crowned Kinglet. Don't know if he'll stay for the Winter or is just stopping by for a short visit. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A young doe enjoying breakfast in the early morning sun. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't seen a Kestrel in quite awhile. Unfortunately, this one was at a distance and moving away from me. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Numerous animals are near Roadrunner Loop as there are water sources all around the area (Photo by MikeHikes)

Mesquites are beginning to lose their leaves for Fall. Still quite a few flowers blooming for the Monarch Butterflies to feast on as they head to Mexico. (Photo by MikeHikes)