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Introduction to Recording

ERCCIS would like to hear from you to tell us what you have seen. Send us your wildlife records. ERCCIS encourages and supports wildlife recording. All species records are important, no matter how common or widespread.

It is possible to record wildlife without specialist knowledge, just provide details of who, what, when and where.

Barn owl, photo by CA Perry

There are three different ways to report your wildlife records:

1. Occasional recorders can Submit one Record using the online recording form.

2. To submit more than one record, use an Electronic Recording Form to submit multiple records using a simple spreadsheet.

3. Print a Wildlife Recording Form to take with you as you record, then enter your records using the Electronic Recording Form or post them to us.

If you are unsure of your species identification, the Wildlife Information Service can provide assistance. Complete the Got a Wildlife Question? enquiry form.

It is intended that the submitted records will be added to the computer database at ERCCIS. Wildlife information from this database may be passed to third parties but personal details relating to recorders will not be passed on without prior permission being given by the individual.

Submit One RecordYou can use this form to submit one terrestrial or one marine wildlife record.
 
Electronic Recording FormEnter and submit multiple wildlife records into a simple spreadsheet.
 
Wildlife Recording FormComplete the relevant wildlife recording form then submit your records electronically or post them to ERCCIS.
 
The NBN GatewayThe National Biodiversity Network allows users to view distribution maps and download UK wildlife data by using a variety of interactive tools.