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InFocus: Ornithologist Mike Baltz on Enjoying Nature in Your Own Yard

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher & Mike Baltz
Published August 9, 2021 at 5:00 AM CDT
Mike Baltz
This native Elderberry is growing right beside Mike's driveway.

On this edition of InFocus, Ornithologist Mike Baltz talks about the variety of plants and animals that are found here in southern Illinois. And, he stresses, you can enjoy nature, often, in your yard or driveway edge.

These monthly features are both written and voiced by Mike.
Kevin Boucher
Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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