How to record wildlife
A wildlife record needs to contain four vital pieces of
information:
- What was seen – the species name, scientific name
if possible
- Where it was seen – an Ordnance Survey six figure
grid reference and site name
- When it was seen – the date of the sighting
- Who you are!
Painted Lady Vanessa cardui
photograph taken by JB & S Bottomley
Photographs are also extremely useful in verifying identification
once the record is received.
Any other information about the site or individual is also
very useful, for example a site description, any identifying
features and, for animals, the approximate age and current
activity.
Recording can be carried out at any time. It is very useful
to get repeated observations from the same area and diaries
can be kept at home in the car or at work. Recording forms
can be obtained from the Records Centre or records can be
entered through this web site using the form below.
So download a copy of our recording form, read the recording
form guidelines, start recording today and send us your records!
Ditch and reedbed
photograph taken by Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Remember NEVER TRESPASS – always ask permission from
the landowner before going on private land to survey. If in
doubt do not carry out the survey. By trespassing you may
hinder the work of conservation, wildlife and farming organisations
and authorities by creating bad feeling with the landowner.
HEALTH AND SAFETY – Carrying out the survey is done
at your own risk. If you need information on reducing risks
contact the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regional office
(Cardiff) on tel. 029 2026 3000 or visit their website
www.hse.gov.uk.
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