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Federal proposal to kill double-crested cormorants in Ohio latest in series of attacks on protected waterfowl Updated Jan 09, 2021; Posted Jan 09, 2021 Cormorants on the west channel of the Cuyahoga River on May 6, 2019. (Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) Facebook Share AKRON, Ohio – Once endangered in the Great Lakes region, double-crested cormorants – dark, long-necked waterfowl often spotted in Lake Erie’s western basin – are facing a new threat of potential extermination authorized by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Service is seeking public commen...

COLUMBUS  A federal agency is seeking public comment through Jan. 15 before it potentially authorizes the deaths of double-crested cormorants or destruction of their nests across Ohio. The lanky, wiry bird is dark in color, but up close has yellow-orange skin paired with striking cobalt-blue eyes. The birds are known for their S-shaped necks. They can fly about 40 miles when foraging. When they find fish, they dive into the water and swim to retrieve the fish. They have powerful webbed feet that propel them. "Double-crested cormorants can be extraordinarily beautiful. They are smart, cleve...