Invertebrate Field Recorder Day

Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day identifying and recording invertebrates 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.

This event is aimed at adults only. It’s free to attend and invertebrate recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential.

Please note that this event will involve individuals collecting, preserving and killing invertebrate specimens for identification purposes.

What will the day involve?

• Practical experience using a variety of methods to collect and record invertebrates.
• Practical experience in collecting and preserving specimens.
• A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.

Recording London's Wildlife

All records collected will be added to the LNHS iRecord activity 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.

Invertebrate Specialist: Keiron Derek Brown

Keiron has been involved with a range of invertebrate projects across the UK, including designing and managing the BioLinks project for the Field Studies Council. He set up the Biological Recording Company, where he highlights invertebrate research through the entoLIVE series and runs a wide range of invertebrate courses and events. In his spare time, he is an Entomology Chair of the London Natural History Society and is the National Recorder for Earthworms.

Perivale Wood

T his event will take place at Perivale Wood, with classroom sessions at the Bluebell Education Centre and field sessions exploring the nature reserve.

Perivale Wood is a private Local Nature Reserve in Ealing (West London) that is managed by the Selborne Society. It is 27 acres in size, which is mainly ancient oak woodland, with coppiced hazel and swathes of bluebells in the spring. It also has two meadows (5 acres), which are dominated by buttercup and yellow rattle in early summer. Other habitats found within the reserve include hedgerows and ponds, one of which is right next to the Bluebell Education Centre (where classroom components will take place).

Details for getting to the site can be found on the Perivale Wood website: https://selbornesociety.org.uk/perivale-wood/visiting-us/

T his event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with the Selborne Society and London Natural History Society.