iRecord 101 with The Biological Recording Company

This 90-minute webinar introduces the iRecord online wildlife recording application and how to use it to collate site biodiversity data.

iRecord is an online biological recording platform used in the UK to collect and share wildlife observations.

It allows anyone—from casual nature enthusiasts to professional ecologists—to submit records of species they see, including details like location, date, and supporting photos.

Key features of iRecord include:

• Data submission: Users can log sightings of plants, animals, fungi, and other wildlife.
• Expert verification: Records are checked by volunteer verifiers to ensure accuracy.
• Data sharing: Approved records contribute to National Recording Schemes, Local Environmental Record Centres (LERCs), and scientific research.
• Activities & projects: Users can join or create groups to collate data for specific sites or surveys.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a student, a conservation volunteer, or a professional ecologist, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to begin turning your turn individual wildlife observations into valuable biodiversity data for conservation and environmental decision-making.

For more information and to book your place, visit The Biological Recording Company Eventbrite page.