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.
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Protected: Crayfish Conservation and Management
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Protected: Spleenworts
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The Bizarre Biology of Bdelloid Rotifers
Dr Chris Wilson (University of Oxford) shares insights into the fascinating world of bdelloid rotifers.
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.
Smarter Surveying: Digital Solutions for UKHab and BNG Surveys
Learn how the Coreo digital survey platform can help ecologists improve their UKHab and BNG surveys.
Protected: Identifying Ferns and Allies
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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.
AI-powered Bioacoustics with BirdNET
Learn how BirdNET is using AI to transform biodiversity monitoring and conservation through bioacoustics.
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