The Florida Ornithological Society (FOS) is a Florida organization formed to promote field ornithology and facilitate contact between persons interested in birds.
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.Florida Ornithological Society HistoryDavid S. Maehr and Herbert W. Kale II (2005), Florida's Birds : A Handbook and Reference, second edition, Pineapple Press, Inc., , , page 286
Florida Field Naturalist The society's publications include the quarterly journal Florida Field Naturalist, a special publication series, and a quarterly newsletter. Annual activities of the FOS include participation in the North American Migration Count and Christmas bird count.Florida Ornithological Society website The society also provides grants in aid for bird research and bird-related environmental education.
See also List of Florida birds List of state ornithological organizations in the United States
References
External links Florida Ornithological Society website