Florida Ornithological Society
Ornithological organization
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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 Inc. | |
| Abbreviation | FOS |
|---|---|
| Formation | October 14, 1972 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Tax ID no. | 59-1869360 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Port Saint Lucie, Florida |
Region served | Florida |
President | Ann Paul |
| Website | www |
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
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]