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The Fate of Cormorants at the Leslie St Spit |
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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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 The Toronto Regional Conservation Authority is currently investigating management options for the Double Crested Cormorant colony at Tommy Thompson Park (more commonly known as the Leslie St Spit).
The Black Crested Cormorant population in Ontario was originally documented in the
early twentieth century; however, this bird easily succumbed to the increasing
industrial pollution in the great lakes, and was devastated by DDT use until
its ban allowed the birds to recover. It is unfortunate that instead of
celebrating the recovery of this species as a success, now that they are
abundant, they are considered to be pests.
Management techniques currently being considered are: do nothing, deterrence, habitat improvements and egg oiling.
The Humane Society of Canada participated in the public meetings held in early April, 2008 in the eastend of Toronto. To read our submission, please click here.
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