Florida Ornithological Society

The Florida Ornithological Society (FOS) is a Florida organization formed to promote field ornithology and facilitate contact between persons interested in birds.

Florida Ornithological Society
Florida Ornithological Society Inc.
AbbreviationFOS
FormationOctober 14, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-10-14)
TypeNonprofit
59-1869360
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersPort Saint Lucie, Florida
Region
Florida
President
Ann Paul
Websitewww.fosbirds.org

It was founded October 14, 1972, under the sponsorship of the Florida Audubon Society, at a Lakeland, Florida, meeting attended by more than 100 ornithologists and serious birders.[1][2]

Florida Field Naturalist

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Florida Field Naturalist
LanguageEnglish
Publication details
Publisher
Florida Ornithological Society
FrequencyQuarterly
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Fla. Field Nat.
Indexing
ISSN0738-999X
LCCN90656246
OCLC no.3018654
Links

The society's publications include the quarterly journal Florida Field Naturalist, a special publication series, and a quarterly newsletter.[2] Annual activities of the FOS include participation in the North American Migration Count and Christmas bird count.[3] The society also provides grants in aid for bird research and bird-related environmental education.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Florida Ornithological Society History
  2. ^ a b c David S. Maehr and Herbert W. Kale II (2005), Florida's Birds : A Handbook and Reference, second edition, Pineapple Press, Inc., ISBN 1-56164-335-1, ISBN 978-1-56164-335-6, page 286
  3. ^ Florida Ornithological Society website
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