General Field Recorder Day

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Join us for a General Field Recorder Day at Lesnes Abbey Woods – no taxonomic focus, we will be recording a bit of everything!

Lesnes Abbey Lodge

Field Recorder Days

Field Recorder Days involve visiting a site to make field observations and collect specimens for identification at a later date. Beginners through to experts are welcome. Individual events may cover a broad range of species or focus on a specific group.

London Courses and Events

A list of biological recording training courses, study days and field recorder days taking place locations across London.

<p>Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day identifying and recording in an informal environment. Naturalists of all levels (from beginner to expert) will be able to share their experiences with peers and help one another improve their knowledge and build confidence in biological recording.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>What will the day involve?</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Practical experience of finding and identifying a range of species in the field.</li><li>The opportunity to share expertise and teach others.</li><li>A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.</li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>What do I need to know in advance?</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>This event is aimed at adults only.</li><li>Attendance is free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited.</li><li>Recorders of all abilities are welcome.</li><li>Identification will take place in the field whenever possible, but some specimens may need to be collected to be observed in more detail and identified at a later date.</li><li>We'll be outside for the whole day so please bring suitable clothing for the weather, as well as  lunch and any snacks you will require with you on the day.</li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>Recording London's Wildlife</strong></strong></h3><p>All records collected will be added to the iRecord in order to share our findings with the site managers, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), London Natural History Society (LNHS) and relevant national recording schemes and societies.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Lesnes Abbey Wood</strong></strong></h3><p>This course will take place at Lesnes Abbey Wood. Situated in South East London, this unique site offers 88 hectares of ancient woodland, a park and a ruined abbey.</p><p>The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood Station and Lesnes Abbey Lodge is a roughly 10 minutes walk from the station. there is no parking on site. Details for getting to the site can be found on the Lesnes Abbey wood website: <a href="https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/directions-contact/" title="https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/directions-contact/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/directions-contact/</a></p>

<p>This event is being run as a collaboration between the Biological Recording Company and Lesnes Abbey Woods as part of the Lesnes 500 project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.</p>

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