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.
Tag Archives: Citizen science
From Strandline to Science: The Journey of a Shark Eggcase
Joss Carr (Queen Mary University of London) discusses his MSc Research Project investigating the data quality of UK invertebrate records on iNaturalist.
Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: Reefs From the Twilight Zone
Dr Clara Diaz (University of Plymouth) takes us on a journey into the mysterious world of mesophotic coral ecosystems and her work to study them in the Indian Ocean.
British Springtails: How Many Species Really Are There?
James McCulloch (National Springtail Recorder) discusses the constantly increasing species list for UK Collembola.
Community Voice Method: Engaging Local Communities in Turtle Conservation
Amdeep Sanghera discusses how island fishing communities are being engaged in the development of turtle conservation policy.
Insects That Live In The Sea: Why Are There Are So Few?
Prof Stuart Reynolds delves into the world of marine insects and why there are so few of them.
Insect Welfare: What Benefits Bugs?
Dr Meghan Barrett (Insect Welfare Research Society) explores insect sentience, pain and welfare considerations.
Mobulid Rays in the Chagos Archipelago: Fisheries & Conservation Management
Dr Joanna Harris (The Manta Trust) discusses her research on manta Archipelago.
Improving Bee Hotel Design: The Big Bee Hotel Experiment
Prof Dave Gouslon presents how the Buzz Club are investigating the effectiveness of different bee hotels for UK bees.
Biodiversity Net Gain and Invertebrates: Are We Getting It Right?
Natalie Duffus (University of Oxford) presents her research into the ecological outcomes from biodiversity offsetting.
Biological Recording 