San Angelo State Park Photos

This male Golden Fronted Woodpecker was flying from tree to tree looking for bugs. Hopefully, he found enough after expending all that energy looking! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Fairly common residents at the park, this female is the first I saw this year. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Spring is almost here but hasn't made much of an appearance in most of the park. Not the most scenic place in Texas but I enjoy hiking it nonetheless. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The hawk was very unconcerned when I stopped to take his photo but after hearing a few shutter clicks, he decided that was enough and flew away. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not all the agarita are in bloom but the few that were, attracted bees and butterflies. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A sure sign of Spring when these fragrant bushes perfume the air. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I don't know what bird this is but he/she was very cold when I started hiking. The Sun had just come out and gave it a yellowish cast. I took a few photos then the bird disappeared into the brush. (Photo by MikeHikes)

This Great Horned Owl was comfortably perched and hidden high in the tree when I saw him. He opened his eyes briefly, saw I was no threat and went back to sleep with the rising Sun warming him up. (Photo by MikeHikes)

First time I photographed this bird. I didn't see the male but will look for him next time I'm at the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not much to photograph on this hike but the Moon looked pretty nice! (Photo by MikeHikes)

This is the third time I've seen a large group of Robins in the park this Winter. There used to be a year round colony near Bell's Trailhead but they disappeared years ago - perhaps this group is their descendants and they have returned. (Photo by MikeHikes)

The only deer I saw on today's hike. Scheduled hunt starting in a few weeks - I hope he finds sanctuary in the southern portion of the park! (Photo by MikeHikes)

Saw this small family of javelinas at the beginning of the Nature Trail. Their eyesight may be poor but when the wind took our scent to them, they were off like a bullet! (Photo by MikeHikes)

I saw this bird about six weeks ago hunting in the same area. He must have been successful because he's still here. (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the many Robins spotted on today's hike. They are in the city but this is the first time I've seen them in the Southern portion of the park. (Photo by MikeHikes)

A hunt is scheduled for this coming weekend so this guy might not be around too much longer. I wish him the best of luck in avoiding the hunters. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Some of the mesquite tree leaves are turning yellow but it was a surprise to see this tree and some other vegetation with yellow leaves. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Haven't spotted any Kingfishers in quite awhile so seeing him was a pleasant surprise. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Meadowlarks are Winter Visitors at the park and I like seeing the colorful birds. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I didn't notice the missing leg until I looked at the photo. Nonetheless, he seemed to be moving pretty well using the other five legs. (Photo by MikeHikes)

I expected to see clusters of Monarchs but only saw these two. SAD! (Photo by MikeHikes)

One of the numerous Monarchs passing through the park as they migrate South for the Winter. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Not the sharpest photo but the best I could get while looking up as these two Red Tail Hawks dueled above me. One flew off, the victor stayed in place. (Photo by MikeHikes)

Don't know why but this fence post caught my eye. (Photo by MikeHikes)