Discover what was found during the 2025 Plant Gall Field Recorder Day at Lesnes Abbey Woods in this blog. Led by gall specialist Tommy Root, 17 participants explored the ancient woodland to identify and document plant galls created by a variety of species. By the end, the group had recorded 44 gall-causing species and collected 187 individual records, adding valuable data to local biodiversity monitoring.
Category Archives: Biological recording
Recording London’s Fungi
In October 2025, we ran two Fungi Field Recorder Days in London at Tolworth Court Farm and Lesnes Abbey Woods. A fascinating diversity of fungi were found – from boletes to brackets and inkcaps to staghorns. The events generated valuable new biological records for these precious green spaces, and promoted mycology and biodiversity appreciation among participants.
Recording Beetles at Hogsmill Valley
Sixteen keen naturalists joined beetle expert Wil Heeney to explore the hidden wildlife of the Hogsmill Valley. Together they uncovered 89 species, from glittering soldier beetles to the dazzling Rose Chafer. The biggest surprise? Two rare leafhoppers never before recorded in London—proof that this chalk-stream corridor is bursting with life.
British Springtails: How Many Species Really Are There?
James McCulloch (National Springtail Recorder) discusses the constantly increasing species list for UK Collembola.
AI-powered Bioacoustics with BirdNET
Learn how BirdNET is using AI to transform biodiversity monitoring and conservation through bioacoustics.
Recording Beetles at Tolworth Court Farm
Joss Carr discusses what went down on our Beetle Field Recorder Day at Tolworth Court Farm… ladybirds, weevils, click beetles, tortoise beetles and more!
Joss’ Top 10 London Finds
Joss Carr (Junior Naturalist at the Biological Recording Company) discusses his top 10 finds in London.
Bioacoustics for Regenerative Agriculture
Learn how the sounds of nature can inform sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture.
Wildlife Gardening Virtual Symposium
The Wildlife Gardening Virtual Symposium was a knowledge-sharing event about the latest research related to nature-friendly gardening that can help us undertake evidence-based wildlife gardening decisions.
The Wilder Sensing Guide to Mastering Bioacoustic Bird Surveys
Learn how to successfully plan and execute bioacoustics-based bird surveys, utilising sound recorders and AI.