San Angelo State Park Photos

Don't normally see them eating seeds, I usually see them with insects so this was a surprise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Lark Sparrow was very hot and trying to cool off. He allowed me to get close for a photo. (Photo by MikeHikes)

While on Playground Trail, this Cactus Wren was twittering and watching me to make sure I left her nest alone. (Photo by MikeHikes)

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

See log entry for the back story! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Mexican ground squirrel was hiding in the weeds and popped his head up to see what I was doing. Not many of these in the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

It's been about seven or eight years since I saw my last Blue Grosbeak at this park. I only saw this one for a few minutes before he flew off. Very colorful bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)

The hawk was being chased by the two smaller birds. Didn't seem to bother the hawk much but he did leave the area. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Look closely at the yellow bloom and find the ant! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw numerous Mockingbirds singing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This hawk was flying high with an apparently damaged wing. Looks to be missing feathers only; seemed to have no effect on his flying abilities. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A mating pair of horned toads. First pair I've seen this year although I saw a single, horned toad a month or so ago. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Park has signs rattler are out- my photo verifies this. This was about 3 1/2 to 4 foot long. He was gliding through the grass near the southern end of Playground trail and when he saw me, he stopped and watched but didn't rattle. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this one near the southern end of Winding Snake Trail as he was singing for a mate. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw about ten Turkeys along Roller Coaster trail. They didn't panic when they saw me but kept moving into the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't seen as many of these birds as in the past. I know they are on their way North for the warmer months. (Photo by MikeHikes)

1st Vermillion Flycatcher I've seen at this state park. Beautiful, flighty bird was taking a bath in the river by diving in and flying back to a tree branch to preen. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Like the legendary Phoenix, the park is coming back to life after the controlled burns. (Photo by MikeHikes)

While picking up trash I noticed this Turkey Vulture perched on a dead tree. From one "cleaner" to another, I salute you! (Photo by MikeHikes)

These yellow flowers are appearing in greater numbers at the park. Not many bees or bugs yet. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Watched this Pyrrhuloxia at the bird blind. Very windy which caused his crown to flutter! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Curved Billed Thrasher was singing loudly and for a long time. Winter appears to be over and the mating season has begun! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw one of these birds for the first time over ten years ago but never again until yesterday while hiking on Roadrunner Trail. Beautiful little bird! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw him coming from the area where the park's bison normally are. He saw me, sauntered across the road and disappeared in the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)