MIKE JACOBS
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MIKE JACOBS/ALWAYS IN SEASON: Early guess proves wrong in bird identification 
Mary J. Gust thought it was an eagle at first, but when the bird turned, she noticed bright white legs and a spotted belly. These field marks led to a tentative identification: Red-tailed hawk.
By Mike Jacobs , September 23, 2012
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ALWAYS IN SEASON: Movement of birds remains a mystery
Perhaps invasion is too strong a term, because it implies malevolent intent. Nevertheless, it is the word that scientists use to describe what’s going on. The species in question is the red crossbill. Its invasion may be abetted by its close relative, the white-winged crossbill.
By Mike Jacobs , September 09, 2012
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MATTERS AT HAND: Politics ramp up as autumn advances
In a way, Potato Bowl put a period on a remarkable fortnight in the political world. The past two weeks have delivered two national political conventions, the first debates in both the marquee races in both North Dakota and Minnesota, and a genuine political scandal in North Dakota, a state that’s pretty much unused to such phenomena. The parade might also have raised the stakes in a strictly local contest.
By Mike Jacobs , September 09, 2012
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Bird behavior reflects change of seasons
Much of the summer, I’ve wondered how many swallows my buildings hosted. Swallows are hard to count, though. They rarely stay still. Instead, they’re aloft or in flight, resting (briefly) or chasing airborne insects.
A peculiar combination of conditions produced an opportunity to count the swallows last week.
By Mike Jacobs , September 02, 2012
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MATTERS AT HAND: Political discourse disappears in America
Something has happened to political discourse in America.
It’s disappeared. This is hardly an original insight, of course, but it seems especially pertinent this week, in the wake of the Republican national convention and on the eve of the Democratic convention.
By Mike Jacobs , September 02, 2012
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MATTERS AT HAND: Western N.D. may be catching up with oil boom
It may be that western North Dakota is catching up with the oil boom.
For me, the first indication was a pile of gravel.
By Mike Jacobs , August 26, 2012
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ALWAYS IN SEASON: Nature picks up the pace as autumn unfolds
This year’s swallow season went on longer than usual, it seems to me. Already, mixed flocks of swallows have crowded the overhead lines. This activity suggests an imperative to move south.
By Mike Jacobs , August 26, 2012
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ALWAYS IN SEASON: Sapsuckers have big impact on ecosystems
The yellow-bellied sapsucker has probably had more influence on the natural world at our place west of Gilby, N.D., than any other bird species. The sapsucker is an unlikely candidate for such a role. It’s a generally inconspicuous bird that’s probably quite often overlooked.
By Mike Jacobs , August 19, 2012
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MATTERS AT HAND: New chancellor scores with plan for N.D. colleges
It’s an exaggeration to say that Hamid Shirvani has taken North Dakota by storm — but not by much. He certainly made a powerful impression.
By Mike Jacobs , August 18, 2012
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MATTERS AT HAND: Expect more polls in U.S. Senate race
My response to pollsters is always the same. I ask who’s paying for the poll. Then I say I won’t take part – unless the answer is a media organization.
By Mike Jacobs , August 12, 2012
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ALWAYS IN SEASON: Wren an odd choice for ‘king of all birds’
European folklore holds that the wren “is the king of all birds.”
This seems an odd choice, since the wren is among the smallest of birds.
By Mike Jacobs , August 12, 2012
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OUR OPINION: U.S. Senate could have a role at Spirit Lake
In the statement, the tribal government suggests that it inherited the problem, that it’s dealing with it effectively and that whistleblowers and a malevolent press have made things worse. This level of defensiveness undermines the effectiveness of the tribe’s statement.
By Mike Jacobs , August 11, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Refreshing seriousness in Minnesota campaign
Candidates for the U.S. Senate in North Dakota are arguing about how many debates to hold. They’re not talking about issues. In Minnesota, meanwhile, candidates for the U.S. Senate have held one debate – and it showcased real differences between them. In other words, they talked about issues.
By Mike Jacobs , August 10, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Bloomquist built and protected valley’s sugar industry
Once in a while, somebody comes along who is a true visionary. Al Bloomquist was such a somebody. Bloomquist imagined what the sugar beet business could be in the Red River Valley and he came up with a way to make the business work.
By Mike Jacobs , August 09, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Of course the Mars mission is worth its cost
A rover has landed on Planet Mars, and it came from the United States. NASA’s stunning achievement stirs patriotic pride. It also whets scientific curiosity. And it should stimulate interest in science. These are all good thing for humankind, and they have important implications in our area.
By Mike Jacobs , August 07, 2012
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