February 28, 6:30 pm
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Library
Geneva Room
Kevin McGowan, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
Mary Hess, HWS Department of English
Gordon Eddington, City of Geneva
Rita Sarnicola, Citizens Respectful Of Wildlife
Mark Deutschlander, moderator from the HWS Department of Biology
This panel discussion will examine the annual winter visitation of
crows to the shoreline communities of the Finger Lakes region and how
attitudes have changed over time in regard to the ecological and
cultural value and management of crows.
The panel will focus primarily on the impact of the crow populations
on Finger Lake communities, particularly why the crows roost in such
numbers and locations and how Finger Lake communities cope with annual
crow roosting.
Audience members of this event will gain insight of the unique
biological characteristics and historic cultural value of this avian
species. In addition, common options considered and utilized for their
management by the City of Geneva will be discussed, for crows often
roost along the shorelines of Seneca Lake.
A representation of community activism to encourage respect and
appreciation of wildlife will also be present. The panelists will each
talk for about 10 minutes, followed by time for discussion and comment
from the audience.
Posters from the students of Prof. Mark Deutschlander's Bird
Obsessions course, a first-year seminar on bird and human interactions,
will be on display highlighting the biology of crows, the role of crows
in myths and cultures from around the world, and pervasiveness of crows
in literature and art.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend this discussion to
voice questions and concerns to the experts in this panel. This event is
free and open to the public. Registration is requested by calling (315)
781-4382 or by emailing fli@hws.edu .
