Pollinator Field Recorder Day

Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day identifying and recording pollinators (specifically bees and flies) in an informal environment. Naturalists of all levels (from beginner to expert) will be able to share their experiences with peers and help one another improve their knowledge and build confidence in biological recording, all under the guidance of an experienced entomologist.

This event is aimed at adults only. It’s free to attend and botany recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential.

All identification will be completed in the field where possible, though please note that this event will involve some experienced individuals collecting botanical specimens for further investigation.

What will the day involve?

• Practical experience in finding and identifying bees and flies in the field.
• Access to an experienced entomologist and the opportunity to discuss field entomology.
• A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.

Recording London's Wildlife

All records collected will be added to the LNHS iRecord activity in order to share our findings with the site managers, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), London Natural History Society (LNHS) and relevant national recording schemes and societies.

Tolworth Court Farm Nature Reserve

At over 50 ha, the large size and location of this urban nature reserve along the chalk stream of the Hogsmill River in Kingston mean it is an important place for nature. A haven for Brown Hairstreak and other butterfly species, the Wild Tolworth project aims to improve the quality of the site for wildlife. Following a range of invertebrate-focused events with the FSC BioLinks project, we’re revisiting the site to record the wildlife and update the species list for the site.

This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with Citizen Zoo and Kingston Council as part of the Wild Tolworth project (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund).

Pollinator Specialist: Dr Abigail Lowe

Dr Abigail Lowe is an Interdisciplinary Ecologist within the Biological Records Centre at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Her research uses citizen science to understand the interaction of people, nature, and environmental data.