The 32nd Annual Meeting of The Waterbird Society will be held 5-8 November 2008 on South Padre Island, Texas at the Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel. This is the first time that the meeting has been held in Texas since 1981. Three full days of scientific sessions are planned including several symposia, plenary speakers and a poster session. Social events include a welcome reception, an evening poster session, and a society banquet. Three symposia have been confirmed: "Shorebirds" led by Erica Nol, "Waterbird Research in Mexico" led by Clay Green, and "Reddish Egrets" by Stefani Melvin. We are requesting suggestions (and leaders) for other Symposia at this time. Please send suggestions to the Chair of the Scientific Program (Chip.Weseloh@ec.gc.ca). We are also considering special sessions for both poster and oral presentations by students. Other suggestions for making our meeting especially attractive for students are welcome.

An array of exciting field trips is planned as South Texas is a world-renowned for bird watching. From the barrier islands and coastal marsh to the Laguna Madre and the Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Texas offers a wide variety of habitats and wildlife.

For additional information, or if you further questions about the meeting, contact Waterbirds2008@txstate.edu.