Founded in 1922 as the New England Bird Banding Association, The Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO) is one of the world’s major societies of professional and avocational ornithologists dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of information about birds in their natural habitats. AFO encourages the participation of avocational research, and emphasizes the conservation biology of birds. Members of AFO receive:
- Access to member-exclusive events and funding opportunities.
- Discounted registration for our vibrant annual meetings.
- Assistance with your animal care & field research permits through our continued participation in the Ornithological Council
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Ornithological Council bimonthly news brief: Jul-Aug 2024
Latest Book Review
“This is the most challenging book I’ve ever tried to write,” Kenn Kaufman candidly admits […]. As a reviewer, I empathize; it’s also challenging to review. Wide-ranging in scope, it defies easy categorization, existing as history, biography, natural history […]
Juggling these myriad approaches and threads would test even accomplished writers. Fortunately, Kaufman is well-suited for the task […] His writing style is appealing and refreshing; his prose often soars. Dense and insightful, his book rewards careful reading.
John C. Rumm
(Retired) historian and researcher on the histories of ornithology and birdwatching
Evan Jackson | AFO Book Reviews Editor
