Submit your wildlife records
We encourage people to get involved with recording wildlife and geology.
We are interested in all records, so please do not assume that we already know about wildlife in your area.
Before you start
You may find it useful to view our advice on:
- how to start recording wildlife
- how to identify wildlife
You should also read the terms and conditions before submitting records.
How to submit records
You can submit records to us either:
- Online via iRecord (we can access data on iRecord)
- by filling out one of our downloadable forms and sending it by email or post
- by calling us on 01296 382 431
Download an Excel version of the species recording form XLSX, 36KB
Download a Word version of the species recording form DOCX, 30KB
Download a PDF version of the species recording form PDF, 49KB
Where to send them
You can email completed forms to erc@buckinghamshire.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can print and post them to:
Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Environmental Record Centre
Buckinghamshire Council
6th Floor, Walton Street Offices
Walton Street, Aylesbury
HP20 1UY
Online recording
Due to advances in technology, there are now a variety of websites and databases that you can upload your records to.
As you gain more experience, you may prefer some over others.
Some are specific to certain groups such as butterflies or birds and others only ask you to upload data specific to a certain county or region.
iSpot
iRecord
iRecord forum
NBN Atlas
NBN (general)
UK Ladybird Survey
UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme
Butterfly Conservation Recording Schemes
Living Record
Grab a Grid Reference
Online MapMate
BSBI MapMate materials
Groups and schemes
Some wildlife groups have established recording schemes that then send their data to us. If you are aware or familiar with one in your area, you may wish to send your records to them.