Been complaining about em for years... And that ain't frost ya see on the trees in July either.
Cormorants, known for their large nests and fish-eating habits,*can negatively impact trees through their guano, which is acidic and can change soil chemistry, killing ground vegetation and damaging nest trees.*
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Acidic Guano:
Cormorants produce guano (fecal matter) that is acidic and can alter the soil's chemical composition.*
Tree Damage:
This acidic guano can kill ground vegetation and damage the trees they nest in, potentially leading to irreversible damage.*
Other Damage:
Cormorants also destroy vegetation directly by stripping leaves and small branches from trees for nesting material, and the weight of the birds and their nests can break branches.*
Ecological Impact:
While the ecological impact may be relatively low in areas where foliage destruction is common, cormorant damage to vegetation can be significant in certain locations, such as islands in the Great Lakes.*
Other Impacts:
Cormorants also pose a threat to fisheries due to the high volume of fish they consume, and they can compete with other bird species for nesting sites.*
(And the pelicans ain't no treat either)
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