Spring 2026 FOS Meeting: March 7
University of Tampa, Vaughn Center, 9th Floor, Hosted by the Biology Department
For information about the FOS Meeting, contact (FOS President Todd Engstrom engstrom@bio.fsu.edu or Meeting Committee Member Ann Paul annpaul26@gmail.com, 813/624-3149)
Field Trips, 7:30 a.m. – noon
Scientific Sessions, 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. Citizen Science: Studying Birds in Florida
Diane and Dan Erdely, Breeding Bird Survey
Aaron White, Audubon Florida, Project Colony Watch
Cheryl Merz, Audubon Florida, EagleWatch: The Power of Community Science Florida Keys’ Hawk Watch
Abby McKay, Audubon Florida, Beach Stewards (SPAS Board)
Dr. Beth Forys, Eckerd College, Survival of Fallen and Returned Rooftop Nesting Least Tern Chicks (SPAS Board)
Paul Jacobs, Jay Watch and Kestrel Boxes
Skin Quiz, Evening Reception and Scientific Poster Session 5:30 p.m.
Banquet and Keynote, 6:30 p.m. Jason Lauritsen, The Florida Wildlife Corridor Project
Sunday morning, March 8, 2026
Note: Daylight Savings Time starts.
Field Trips, 8 a.m. – noon