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.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Publication details | |
| Publisher | Florida Ornithological Society |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Standard abbreviations | |
| ISO 4 | Fla. Field Nat. |
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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]
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
- List of Florida birds
- List of state ornithological organizations in the United States
References
- Florida Ornithological Society History
- 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
- Florida Ornithological Society website
External links
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