Spotted a frog, toad, newt, lizard or snake this spring?
Record it on our free Dragon Finder App to help track UK species and the impacts of climate change.
Get involved: https://ow.ly/SGys50YCQAq
#DragonFinder #CitizenScience #WildlifeRecording
#WildlifeRecording is vital for #ConservationUK. Who are your recording heroes? Nominate them
for @nbntrust.bsky.social #NBNawards26 7 categories: bit.ly/NBNawards26n...
Deadline-18 May. c-js.uk/4g3OGgc
Is someone you know new to #WildlifeRecording but already making their mark? Are they increasing our understanding of nature in the UK? If so, please nominate them for the NBN Newcomer Award? bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline - 18 May #NBNawards26 Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social
A common frog partially submerged in a pond beside clusters of frogspawn, with hundreds of small black eggs visible inside clear jelly in the water.
A buff-tailed bumblebee queen feeding on bright pink flowering currant blossoms in spring sunshine.
Looking for a spring activity? 🌸
Wildlife is waking up - from breeding Common Frogs in ponds to bumblebee queens visiting flowers. 🐸🌼
Record what you see via iRecord or our website.
Link in bio 🔗
📸 Natalie Harmsworth & Holly Gaze
#SpringWildlife #WildlifeRecording #Nature #Scotland
A white woman wearing a hat holds a small yellow creature and looks to the left. She is smiling.
#WildlifeRecording is vital for #ConservationUK.
Nominate your recording heroes for @nbntrust.bsky.social Awards
https://bit.ly/NBNawards26nominations
Deadline 18 May.
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#WildlifeRecording is vital for #ConservationUK. Who are your recording heroes? Nominate them for @nbntrust.bsky.social #NBNawards26 7 categories: bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline-18 May. Thanks to sponsors: @rspb.bsky.social @opticron.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @habitataid.bsky.social
Small group of people examining plants along a woodland path, using a field guide and looking closely at vegetation during a wildlife recording outing.
Close-up of a buff-tailed bumblebee feeding on a bright pink thistle flower, with green foliage softly blurred in the background.
Become a member and help shape the future of local wildlife recording!🦉
Enjoy Early booking, ID skills, field trips & talks!
Be inspired. Build your skills. Make a difference.
👉 Link in our bio
📸 N Harmsworth & P Mrazek
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #Scotland #Midlothian
It's #WorldWildlifeDay and we’re celebrating the UK’s incredible biodiversity - and the people recording it. #WildlifeRecording is vital for #ConservationUK. Who are your recording heroes? Nominate them for #NBNawards26 7 categories: bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline-18 May. Thanks to sponsors.
Infographic “How to Use iRecord (Mobile App)”. The design presents five steps for submitting a wildlife record using the iRecord app. Open the app and log in or register. Spot wildlife, take a clear photo if possible, and identify the species accurately. Add your sighting by uploading or taking a photo, entering location details, confirming the grid reference on a map, checking the auto-filled date and recorder name, and adding extra details such as stage or count. Check the record for accuracy and amend details if needed. Submit the record by clicking “Finish” and then “Upload.” Illustrations of a smartphone screen, binoculars, and wildlife elements support the instructions. A footer encourages accurate recording and including a location and photo.
Infographic titled “Tips on Submitting Good Records” with a textured, nature-inspired background and illustrations of a robin, butterfly, books, and smartphone screens. The graphic provides guidance for improving wildlife records submitted via the iRecord app.
🌿📱Ready to start recording wildlife with iRecord?
Top tips:
📍 Be specific with your location 🌍
📸 Add a clear photo if you can
🔎 Double-check your species ID
📝 Review your record before submitting
#iRecord #CitizenScience #WildlifeRecording #Nature #Biodiversity
Portrait infographic titled “What makes a good wildlife record?” The design uses soft natural colours and simple icons. It lists five key elements: What (species or best guess), Where (grid reference or place name), When (date and time), Who (your name or recorder), and Evidence (photo, sound, or notes). Text at the bottom reads: “Every record helps build a clearer picture of wildlife.”
Portrait infographic titled “Wildlife recording.” The image is split into two panels. The left side shows a blurry bird photo with the heading “Not enough detail!” and bullet points: “Saw a bird,” “Somewhere in Scotland,” and “Recently.” The right side shows a clear photo of a Blue Tit with the heading “Great record!” and details: “Blue Tit,” “Edinburgh,” “20 Apr 2024, 10:30,” and “Photo included.” Text at the bottom reads: “Small details make records useful!”
Want to record wildlife? Remember to include the 4 W’s!🌿
What did you see?
Where was it?
When did you see it?
Who recorded it?
(And photos are always a bonus 📷)
Small details turn sightings into valuable data for conservation 🌍 💚
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #Nature
Wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca) from June 2025. Fruiting abundantly in Little Baddow Heath, close to #Danbury.
#fragaria #strawberries #wildflowers #essexwildlifetrust #nature #nativeplants #fruit #botanicalrecording #wildlife #wildliferecording
I love going over old wildlife photos. This was from trip I took the the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland a few years back now. Some ace sightings:
1. Red Squirrel
2. Crested Tit
3. Mountain Hare
4. Red Grouse
#britishwildlife #cairngorms #wildliferecording
Aiming to get out and do more birding this year and get more photographs. Flashback to a couple of summers back.
1. Common Whitethroat
2. Great White Egret.
#birding #wildlifephotography #wildliferecording #ukwildlife
Close-up of a kestrel perched on a bare branch, facing sideways.
It starts today! 🐦
The @rspb.bsky.social Big Garden Birdwatch is underway.
One hour watching your garden or local green space can make a big difference for our birds. 🌍🐦⬛
📸 Dean Bricknell
#Birds #BirdWatching #Nature #WildlifeRecording
Join the free session on wildlife recording for landowners, managers, and farmers from @cumbriabdc.bsky.social! Discover how to track wildlife for funding and ecological assessments.
Don’t miss out! https://loom.ly/YKO1TYM
#WildlifeRecording #Biodiversity
Got a project to share? 🐾
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
Close-up of two dark green holly leaves showing pale yellow leaf mines caused by holly leaf miner fly larvae, with small brown exit holes visible.
🌿 Species spotlight: Holly Leaf Miner
Look for the distinctive leaf mines on Holly – visible year-round and a great winter find! If you spot mined leaves, snap a photo and submit your sighting to iRecord.
📸 N Harmsworth
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience #HollyLeafMiner
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Belted Click Beetle, Thick-legged Flower Beetle, Rosemary Beetle. @coleopsoc.bsky.social @coleopsoc.bsky.social #coleptera #beetles #ukwildlife #wildliferecording
Some Caterpillars I've recorded when out on my wanders.
1. Yellow-tailed Moth
2. Scarlet Tiger Moth
3. Pale Tussock Moth
4. Mottled Umber
5. Puss Moth
6. Large White Butterfly
#lepidoptera #caterpillar #moths #butterflies #wildliferecording
A Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) and Lesser Stag Beetle (Dorcus parallelipipedus) found in recent years. Still the only Stag Beetle I've ever recorded. @coleopsoc.bsky.social @colsocbi.bsky.social #coleoptera #beetles #britishbeetles #wildliferecording
Collage of winter wildlife with a green background. Text reads “Key Wildlife to Record this Winter.” Includes a photo of a colourful bird (goldfinch) perched on a branch, a mountain hare sitting in grass, and two close-up images of animal tracks in snow.
Vertical graphic with pale green background. Text reads “Mammal Tracks! Record the tracks you find this winter — it’s the best time of year to spot them!” Features three photographs of animal footprints in snow (from badgers, deer, and foxes), arranged diagonally.
Graphic with light green background and text reading “Birds! Look up this winter — see which birds are visiting your local area!” Includes 3 bird photos: a goldfinch perched on a branch, a robin standing on frosty ground, and a goldfinch feeding at a mesh bird feeder.
Graphic with pale green background and purple border. Text reads “Mammals! Keep an eye out for these furry winter residents — from nimble squirrels to elusive hares.” Shows two photos: a red squirrel standing on mossy ground and a mountain hare sitting among grass and rocks.
Looking for the perfect winter feel-good activity? ❄️
Head outdoors and discover the wildlife around you! 🌍
From spotting birds to tracking mammals, every find helps build a picture of nature this season. 🐾🦜
📸 D Palmar, H Gaze, N Harmsworth, R Wilson
#WinterWildlife #Nature #WildlifeRecording
A nice found yesterday in Cheshire. A Green Meshweaver (Nigma walckenaeri). Not many records for Cheshire from what I can tell. @inaturalist.bsky.social @britishspiders.bsky.social #arachnids #spiders #wildliferecording
A shot of our audience watching a presentation by one of our speakers at the front of the hall.
Michael Scott (TWIC Director) presenting Mark Cubitt with the Bob Saville Award for wildlife recording.
A photograph of a conference attendee looking at The Wildlife Information Centre's displays on wildlife records for East Lothian, Scotland.
What an amazing weekend at our Coastal Conservation & Recording Conference! 🌊🌱
Huge thanks to our speakers, partners & attendees for shaping the future of wildlife recording in Scotland. 🌍
👏 Congrats to Mark Cubitt on the Bob Saville Award!
#TWICConf #WildlifeRecording
🌸Early bird tickets for our TVERC Spring Recorders’ Conference are now available! The day will focus on Nature & Data: Connecting People, Places and Records! We hope to see you there!
🎟️ Book now: https://f.mtr.cool/jhmnsappvn
#TVERCconf #WildlifeRecording #Oxfordshire #Berkshire
📍 Capture your wildlife sighting with What, Where, When, Who.
By recording your observations, you’re helping monitor species, guide conservation, and grow our understanding of nature. 🌍
Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/maclflrbre🐞🦉🌱
#WildlifeRecording #TVERC
Last chance to book! 🍃
Bookings for our Conference & AGM on 'Coastal Recording & Conservation' close this Wednesday (12th).
📅 15 November 2025
📍 Port Seton Centre (East Lothian)
🔗Booking here now: tinyurl.com/4fd73mer
#Conference #EastLothian #Nature #WildlifeRecording
A recent training session at work with local experts in identifying Waxcaps. Parrot Waxcap, Glutinous Eaxcap, Blackening Waxcap and Butter Waxcap. #fungi #mycology #waxcaps #wildliferecording
Save the date! 🌿
Want to learn how to record wildlife like a pro?
Join our iRecord 101 webinar — an intro to logging sightings, expert verification & sharing data for conservation. 🌎 🧪
📅 02 Apr 2026 | 💷 £12.50
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734876575...
#Ecology #WildlifeRecording
Some from last week in the garden. I really enjoy trapping for Autumnal moths. Green-brindled Crescent, Figure of Eight, Brick and Blair's Shoulder-knot. #lepidoptera #mothsmatter #teammoth #gardenwildlife #wildliferecording #VC58
Quality assurance check by our most inquisitive participants! 🦊📸
#londonhogwatch #foxoftheday #fox #cameratrap #hedgehog #wildliferecording #london #urbanwildlife #londonnature #foxesofinstagram #hedgehoglove
@zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
