On a recent boating trip to…

On a recent boating trip to Buckhorn Lake, one of the beautiful lakes on the Trent - Severin waterway. We set up camp only to find the nearest island was invested with Cormorants. From a distance it looked like snow. The trees, rocks and underbrush were white with droppings. The island vegetation was completely dead. The Cormorants had devastated the whole island. Therefore I totally agree with a controlled thinning of this species to reduce the apparent over whelming magnitude of this destructive bird. I personally witnessed the devastation a flock of >200 could inflict on one island if left uncontrolled. The pollution left behind will eventually wash into the lake, many cottage people use for swimming and drinking water. I have many pictures of this devastated island that was once lush and green if anyone is interested.

Regards
Concerned Boater