Birds

The specimen was collected on April 2 in Villa Grove.

Ornithologist Mike Baltz gives his comments on why should we feed birds.

Ameren Illinois is continuing with efforts, through its Avian Protection program, to save birds, while at the same time, reduce the number of bird-caused…

An Illinois utility is working to protect birds, as it extends power to rural and remote areas. Ameren Illinois' program involves beefing up lines and…

In his monthly original nature commentary, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz explores the possibility that COVID-19 is having an impact on how we look at…

On this month's feature, written and narrated by Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz, we hear about a book, published nearly 60 years ago, that has concepts…

Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz delivers his final commentary on birds as we celebrate 2018, The Year Of The Bird.To learn more, visit:…

Some winter bird-feeding tips from Dr. Mike Baltz.

On this edition of WSIU INFOCUS, we hear from Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz about the challenges of winter survival that birds face.For information about…

In this commentary, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz talks about what the bird-life was like in this country before the passage -- 100 years ago -- of the…