BIRDS
JUNKFEST Someone's Knocking at My Door
Look at what was waiting for me when I got home today. As messy as the birds can be...the softy in me wants to leave the nest up, wait, and watch. What would you do? ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 12:35 PM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK Still time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 1:06 PM
PARENT INFORMATION CENTER Spring into Activites for Kids!
Hello PIC parents! Spring is here! The birds are chirping, the sun is warm and shining and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is a great time to try many new activities outside! Here are some fre...
Posted on 4/13/13 at 7:21 AM
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN News and notes from the outdoors
A few odds and ends for this Wednesday in early January: The federal Bureau of Land Management recently released a policy document showing migratory bird deaths at oil and gas operation waste pits ha...
Posted on 1/9/13 at 11:17 AM
THE NEW FORTY Set free to soar...
Well, tomorrow is graduation day at NDSU. 13 of our emergency management majorsare graduating as well as a number of our minors. My emotions each graduation are a mix of happiness for the graduates an...
Posted on 12/13/12 at 11:37 PM
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Owls make news across the region, create birding thrills 
Owls have been big news in the bird world this winter.
By Mike Jacobs , February 03, 2013
Survey finds fewer waterfowl in ND this winter
A midwinter waterfowl survey in North Dakota found about 159,000 birds still hanging around the state, much lower than last year's record count of 279,000.
By Associated Press , February 01, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Snow buntings own the winter roadsides in N.D.
If country roads had birds to represent them the way states and nations do, then surely the snow bunting would be among the birds to represent North Dakota’s roads.
By Mike Jacobs , January 27, 2013
COUNTRY SCRIBE: Sitting on a rock
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The weather became so perfect that it seemed criminal to sit inside. So, on Sunday morning, I walked down the wash near the house, found a rock the right size, sat on it and basked in the sun.
By Eric Bergeson , January 26, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Gap closes between the running and the flying kind of cardinals
Probably, North Dakota has more running cardinals than the flying kind, but the gap appears to be closing. Flying cardinals are birds, of course. Running cardinals are high school athletes.
January 20, 2013
Bismarck zoo to release rehabilitated bald eagle
The Dakota Zoo staff plans to release a rehabilitated bald eagle on Saturday.
By Associated Press , January 18, 2013
Bald eagles wintering in ND higher than average
North Dakota wildlife officials say the number of bald eagles along the Missouri River is slightly above average.
By Associated Press , January 18, 2013
Feds: Minnesota wind farm can seek permit to kill eagles
Federal officials have decided to let a proposed southeastern Minnesota wind farm pursue a permit that would allow for accidental deaths and injuries of bald eagles.
By Associated Press , January 17, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Three chicken-like species make a birding hat trick
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The other day, I had a hat trick, but not at the rink. It happened on the road. I was on my way to Bismarck for the opening of the Legislature, and I saw three species of chicken-like birds.
By Mike Jacobs , January 13, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: This winter has brought exceptional variety of birds
This season has brought birds in unusual variety and abundance. Here’s a review of some noteworthy species.
By Mike Jacobs , January 06, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Local bird counters find record number of species
This year’s round of Christmas bird counts produced both delight and disappointment — but more delight than disappointment.
The Grand Forks count took place Dec. 16 and produced 65 speci
By Mike Jacobs , December 30, 2012
ND man fined for trapping bald eagle
Jay P. Schuler was sentenced on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to a charge of taking and trapping a bald eagle in violation of the Federal Eagle Act.
By Associated Press , December 21, 2012
ALWAYS IN SEASON: The blue jay: Insouciance embodied
When it comes to describing blue jays, quite a few words come to mind. This is because the blue jay projects contradictory images.
By Mike Jacobs , December 16, 2012
Christmas Bird Count season at hand
The season for Christmas bird counts is at hand, and there are several opportunities for birdwatchers in the region to participate throughout the holiday season. The Christmas Bird Count season officially begins Friday and continues through Jan. 5.
By Brad Dokken , December 12, 2012
OUTDOOR CALENDAR: 18th annual Itasca winter bird count... Bemidji snowmobile tour...
Collection of upcoming outdoor events
By Herald Staff Report , December 09, 2012
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