It is not enough to say that an area is important for wildlife. The data used in policy and decision making must back this up. It is therefore important that people who enjoy our greenspaces and wildlife play their part in recording their observations.
However, not all recording and monitoring schemes count. Many are used for certain purposes, and the information is not always shared with other organisations, due to technical or commercial reasons. Sometimes data is shared, but many years later, and too late to inform decisions.
The best way to log observations is through iRecord. This was developed by the UK’s Biological Records Centre and permits the sharing of data with local environmental record centres. You can upload photos, which are verified with visual recognition software and professional volunteers. The Biological Record Centre has also developed apps aimed at those more interested in butterflies or moths.
If you have any interesting bird observations, then please contact us. We compile monthly reviews and yearly reports. We also produce spreadsheets which we share with all the relevant organisations.
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