Jonny Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I suppose the full impact doesn't hit someone who hasn't seen what I've seen. Looking out at the lake, where once I would see the odd gull or small flock of gulls, I can now see thousands of cormorants in a feeding frenzy. They fly in and land in cloud after cloud, covering the surface of the water, constantly diving and bobbing up. The huge flock moves down the bay, with the ones at the front diving, and the ones at the rear flying up and leapfrogging to the front before diving again. The scene is one of frenetic activity as they work their way a couple of miles down the bay, never ceasing their progress for a moment. They are diving in 15 to 20 feet of water. They can dive to 30+ feet and when they are churning up the bay in their thousands I guess they're catching the odd fish. But it's OK. I don't have a scientific study to tell me that they're impacting the fish population, and the MNR doesn't seem to be in a hurry to provide one, so I think if I just sort of chill, everything will work out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Not that it really matters because this thread is slowly losing interest for the participants. Pray tell, how did you come to that conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm Psychic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 But it's OK. I don't have a scientific study to tell me that they're impacting the fish population, and the MNR doesn't seem to be in a hurry to provide one, so I think if I just sort of chill, everything will work out in the end. The MNR will put out a report in like 2020. The title will go something like this "Anecdotal Evidence Confirmed on Endangered Nipissing Walleye Population" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm Psychic I had a different thought. The MNR will put out a report in like 2020. The title will go something like this "Anecdotal Evidence Confirmed on Endangered Nipissing Walleye Population" or "Nipissing Cormorants Healthy, MNR Tightens Fishing Regs Again" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Besides the two or three most vocal participants I don't think anyone has enjoyed this particular thread. Painful. Edited February 16, 2011 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) if it's so painful, why are you still clicking on it on page 8? you'd think you would have had your fill? i've enjoyed myself, but probably for all the wrong reasons. Edited February 16, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Besides the two or three most vocal participants I don't think anyone has enjoyed this particular thread. Painful. Your opinion. Everybody's entitled to one. EDIT - Just for fun --- 158 Replies 3,876 Views I'm gonna have my friend Elsa (The Leather Lady) email a list of the members here; seems that a lot of you are into pain. Edited February 16, 2011 by Jocko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 if it's so painful, why are you still clicking on it on page 8? you'd think you would have had your fill? i've enjoyed myself, but probably for all the wrong reasons. You always know exactly what to say Doc !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) if it's so painful, why are you still clicking on it on page 8? you'd think you would have had your fill? i've enjoyed myself, but probably for all the wrong reasons. I'm a bored masochist? I also love watching the Jackass movies. Can't explain why though, it's a compulsion of mine. Edited February 16, 2011 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm a bored masochist? I also love watching the Jackass movies. Can't explain why though, it's a compulsion of mine. i gotta see the new one.....total insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Pretty sure we beat this one to death.... Night night sleep tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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