iNaturalist UK is a community for UK nature lovers where you can record your own nature observations and get help identifying them. Take a picture of the plant you see or record the bird you hear - iNaturalist is suitable for all species around the world! The recorded findings are available and usable by researchers, authorities and anyone interested in nature. By recording your nature observations, you can help with research and conservation within the UK and the world!
iNaturalistUK is a member of the iNaturalist network, a joint initiative of the the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. iNaturalistUK is co-ordinated in the UK by the National Biodiversity Network Trust with the support of the Marine Biological Association and the Biological Record Centre
All records on iNaturalist from within the UK that reach ‘research’ grade are shared with GBIF, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, where they can be freely viewed and downloaded subject to licensing conditions. Researchers, local environmental records centres, wildlife trusts and other conservation organisations may also view and use the data to increase their knowledge and understanding of the UK’s biodiversity.
Download the iNaturalist app to take part, but remember to register for the activity here on gradintel so you can log all your volunteering hours!