Tag: Toronto Islands
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Cormorants on Toronto Islands: Odor, Damage, and Solutions
Overview: Cormorants and the Toronto Islands The double-crested cormorant is a common sight around the Toronto Islands, drawn by the abundance of fish and relatively quiet nesting sites. While the birds are a natural part of local ecosystems, their presence has become controversial for residents and visitors due to two key issues: the harsh odor…
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Curbing the Stink: Practical Ways to Tackle Cormorants on Toronto Islands
Understanding the problem The double-crested cormorants that roost on the Toronto Islands have become a local concern for residents, visitors, and park managers. While these birds are a natural part of wetland ecosystems, their regular roosting and feeding patterns can create two distinct challenges: a strong, persistent odor from guano and droppings, and the acidic…
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Curbing the Stink: How Toronto Islands Can Balance Cormorant Challenges
Introduction: A Growing Problem for Toronto Islands Double-crested cormorants are a familiar sight along the Great Lakes, but their increasing presence on the Toronto Islands has sparked a new kind of controversy. Their droppings are not only odiferous and unsightly; the acidic urine and droppings can bleach and damage trees, leaving shorelines and picnic areas…