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The annual visit by thousands of crows will be discussed by a panel beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 in the library's Geneva Room. Sponsored by the Finger Lakes Institute, the program, "A Discussion of Perspectives: Crow Roosting in the Finger Lakes Region," feature Mary Hess; Instructor of English; Kevin McGowan of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology; Gordon Eddington, director of public works for the City of Geneva; and Rita Sarnicola, representing Citizens Respectful Of Wildlife. Associate Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander will be the moderator. Panelists will look at the annual winter visitation of crows to the shoreline communities of the Finger Lakes, and how attitudes have changed over time in regard to the ecological and cultural value and management of the birds. Audience members will gain insight of the unique biological characteristics and historic cultural value of this species. In addition, common options considered for their management by the City of Geneva will be discussed, and an example of community activism to encourage respect and appreciation of wildlife will also be presented. Posters from the students of Deutschlander's First-Year Seminar, Bird Obsession: Beauty of the Beast, will be on display highlighting the biology of crows, their role in myths and cultures from around the world, and pervasiveness of crows in literature and art. Registration is requested by calling ext. 4382 or e-mailing FLI.
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