BIRD MAN:  He’s not a super hero; he’s the Bird Man of East 
Texas.  We’ll tell you more on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

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06- You are listening to Red River Radio. Stay tuned “Bird Calls” is 
coming up in just a few moments right here on your public radio station. 

On the second Tuesday of the month, 10,000 loyal listeners 
tune in to hear the bird man of East Texas.  

05- I’ve never heard a show on the radio that people can call in 
and ask questions about birds

Cliff Shackelford is the State Ornithologist for the Texas 
Parks and Wildlife

21- [DJ] And we have lines open right now.  We’re going to Clair from 
Shreveport, Claire you’re on line.  What’s your question?  
[Claire] Hi Cliff, such a big fan.  

[Cliff] Hey, great.  What’s up? [NAT: painted bunting]

A lot of people that like watching reality TV ought to turn off the TV and 
go outside because there’s a reality there that’s so pure, so real, so 
interesting.

The show took flight after Cliff helped with the station’s 
annual fund drive. 

03- He does this voluntarily.  

Kermit Poling is the General Manager for Red River Radio.  

04-It’s a lot of work for him and there’s travel back and fourth

11- This is a great partnership for Parks and Wildlife.  They just send me 
over to preach the good word about birds through a radio station that’s 
already established …I can reach a lot of people in one hour. 

For more about the show, “Bird Calls” with Cliff Shackelford,
go to redriverradio.org.

      For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti. 




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