Learn to Record London’s Invertebrate Wildlife

Calling invertebrate recorders to help us record the insects and other invertebrate wildlife on Saturday 6 September. London Natural History Society is running the event.

Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations. It will be 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. Also helping one another improve their knowledge and build confidence in biological recording.

Recording London’s Invertebrate Wildlife

All records are added to the LNHS iRecord activity in order to share our findings with others. These findings will be shared with 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 is involved with a range of invertebrate projects across the UK. This includes 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.

What will the day involve

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

What do I need to know in advance?

• This event is for adults only.
• Attendance is free, however booking is essential as only few spaces.
• Recorders of all abilities are welcome.
• Identification will take place in the field whenever possible. However, some specimens may need to be collected to be observed in more detail and identified at a later date.
• It will be outside for the whole day. Bring suitable clothing for the weather, as well as lunch and any snacks you will require with you on the day.

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