Resources

Cliff has decades of wildlife outreach and education experience including:

First author of the book Hummingbirds of Texas published in 2005 by Texas A&M University Press
Given over 300 oral presentations to various bird-focused organizations, private landowner groups, local governments, nature centers, and numerous civic groups
Led over 100 field trips and avian training exercises across the state for beginners and experts alike
Authored/co-authored 21 peer-reviewed scientific papers and 12 professional posters
Written 22 articles and commentaries for the award-winning Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
Featured in 19 videos from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) award-winning television show
Authored/co-authored 21 TPWD informational booklets and pamphlets and appeared in 67 TPWD Passport to Texas radio shows
Interviewed over 100 times by the media: TV news, radio, web, magazines, and newspapers

Selected Episodes of Cliff’s Live Radio Show:

Bird Calls – January 10, 2023 – Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ornithologist Cliff Shackelford hosts another episode of Bird Calls, Special guest will be Tyler Wayland, with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. The profile species is the Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Bird Calls – May 20, 2022 – Prothonotary Warbler

On this episode of Bird Calls, ornithologist Cliff Shackelford will be profiling the Prothonotary Warbler, an oddly named bird that will be discussed during the show.