PAS members are dedicated to promoting conservation, education, and appreciation of birds and other wildlife in the East Texas Pineywoods. This page features the variety of ways PAS members engage with the community and showcase their talents.
Killdeer photo by Ron Thill
Bird Calls on Red River Radio
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Cliff Shackelford, PAS member and the statewide non-game ornithologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, hosts a monthly radio program on Red River Radio (the local public radio station) named "Bird Calls." The program normally (but not always) airs on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., and those interested can also listen to past programs they've missed by visiting the archives online. Each episode Cliff provides information about a particular Texas bird species, addresses listener questions, and ends with a conservation tip. Listeners can call 800-552-8502 with on-air questions; they can also submit photographs or recordings of unknown birds to Bill Beckett at wbeckett@lsus.edu for Cliff to identify.
See more about the program by watching this YouTube video! 88.9FM Lufkin, Nacogdoches
89.9FM Shreveport, Henderson 100.7FM Tyler, Overton, Kilgore 90.7FM Alexandria 90.9FM El Dorado |
Artwork
Mimi Wolf, our PAS Treasurer, is a local artist specializing in birds and nature. Her artwork has been featured in birding checklists and beyond. She sells prints, as well as her artwork on t-shirts. She will have a website in the future where you can purchase these and other items. In the meantime, you can contact her directly (email our official PAS email for her email address) or find her at one of our monthly meetings. See some of her featured artwork below! All of her artwork is protected by copyright, and reproduction in any form without written permission is prohibited.
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Artwork by Mimi Wolf
Featured prints
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8.5" x 11" giclee prints of watercolors; $25 including shipping;
others are available - contact Mimi for details             |
Original prints on t-shirts available |
T-shirt printing process |
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$20 + shipping for short-sleeved. $25 + shipping for long-sleeved. Not all colors and sizes currently available in all designs. Contact Mimi for size and color availability.
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Great Backyard Bird Count at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center
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For several years, the Pineywoods Audubon Society has partnered with the Pineywoods Native Plant Center (PNPC) to host the Great Backyard Bird Count in Nacogdoches County during the month of February. The Great Backyard Bird Count ("Bird Day") is a fun way for the whole family to be involved in citizen science, collect bird data in real-time, and learn more about birds. PAS members help with guiding bird walks around the PNPC, operate various kid-friendly hands-on activity stations (including the fun "Bird Olympics" games), count birds at the feeders, and help to provide snacks (very important for the kids who are enjoying the activities!). Staff at the PNPC work with the Stephen F. Austin State University Forestry Club to help with activities and make this rewarding event happen.
Information on this year's Great Backyard Bird Count will be featured on our News page and/or Facebook. |
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Photography
Several PAS members carry their cameras while birding and take excellent photographs that they publish online. Some are even featured throughout our website! Click the links below to see their photos.
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Ron Thill:
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Loggerhead Shrike photo by Matt Buckingham
Great Egret photo by Ron Thill
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