Recording

The recording of wildlife is the main aim of the Club. Every observation counts, no matter how insignificant it may seem to the recorder and from any location, including our own gardens . When all our records come together they form a strong basis for conservation measures.

A record is not necessarily a remarkable sighting of something never before seen in the area nor the discovery of a species new to science, although either would be acceptable. A record, for the Clubs purposes, is a note of anything in the natural history field that you have seen or heard. Many people keep a personal notebook in which they jot down observations as they occur or as soon as possible afterwards. The preferred method of recording for the Club is via the NatureSpot Website HERE.

Everyone is encouraged to send in their records from anywhere in Leicestershire and Rutland but especially from the Charnwood area. It doesn’t have to be rare. For example, we have too few records of Moles. Common species can suddenly become rare (or vice versa).

Please note the Location, Species, Quantity (an approximate number is acceptable), Date and Time, and Comment on anything of interest especially if there was breeding activity involved. Uploading a photograph is also available to confirm the species identification.