MIDDLEBURY — Crows and ravens have fascinated us for centuries. They’re considered harbingers of evil by some, and for others they are an endless source of curiosity. In its first Cabin Fever lecture series, Otter Creek Audubon will host bird Diva Bridget Butler as she pulls back the shroud on these birds known as corvids, on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 7-8 p.m., at Ilsley Public Library.
In her presentation, “Crows and Ravens,” Butler will shed light on how intelligent crows really are, the difference between crows and ravens, and their complex social structure. Participants will also be given the opportunity to participate in the Crows In Vermont project, which aims to unravel the mystery of “murders” of crows that form in the winter. The event is free and open to the public.