MOS HISTORY AND MISSION
MOS was founded in Jackson, MS in April 1955 to promote a greater appreciation and protection of native birds, to cooperate with other organizations engaged in the observation and study of birds, and to encourage ornithological research.

Charter members included Ms. Frances A. “Fannye” Cook, Ben Coffey Jr., Bill Turcotte, Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Tollman, J.L. Dorn, T.J. Hatrel  John Phares, St. Clair Thompson, R.L. Caylor, Carol Webb, John Frazier, and Charles Deevers…