The OSPREY is the quarterly magazine of the Newfoundland and Labrador Natural History Society.
The Osprey has been published by the society for over 3 decades; it provides a forum for discussion of environmental issues and is a source of information and original research material focusing on various aspects of the province’s natural history such as birds, plants, insects, mammals, general ecology and philosophical nature musings. Manuscripts can be submitted by anyone who is knowledgeable about the province’s natural history, such as university faculty, students, professional field biologists, amateur naturalists, nature writers and nature observers. All members of the Society receive a copy of the Osprey.
Call for submissions:
All members are encouraged to contribute articles and materials of general interest to the society’s mandate for publication in “The Osprey”.
Editorial Policy:
Scope: articles and materials of general interest to the society’s mandate. This can include rare animal sightings, items covering meetings and outings, issues, projects and perspectives.
How to submit items: Authors are encouraged to mail their submissions here. Articles should be prepared in Word Perfect or MS Word or text file. Font, margins, formatting and spacing can be adjusted by the editor. Illustrations and photos are welcome, and should be provided in a format compatible with photocopying in black and white.
Where to submit items: E-mail to Ed Hayden (and preferably copy to nhs@nhs.nf.ca) or send your submission to P.O. Box 1013, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5M3.
Review: All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial staff and only those deemed appropriate will be published.
Limitations: “The Osprey” does not print advertising or solicitations without the expressed consent of the Executive Committee. Views expressed in “Letters to the Editor” are not necessarily the views of the editor or the executive of the Society. Please ensure that you keep your own backup copy of all materials; NHS will not be responsible for lost materials. Anonymous submissons generally not accepted unless with approval of the Executive Committee.
