Brown: Loud, smelly cormorants are the unsung heroes of Minnesota lakes
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Brown: Loud, smelly cormorants are the unsung heroes of Minnesota lakes
Loathed by fishermen, these birds are actually vital stewards of our water, dredging up human garbage from lakes as they build their nests. But that litter can kill baby birds ― which is why volunteers come out every year to help clean up, Aaron Brown writes.
