Recording
PLEASE ONLY RECORD LOCAL WILDLIFE AND DO NOT TRAVEL OR GATHER IN GROUPS. FOLLOW THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES TO PROTECT EVERYONE, INCLUDING YOURSELVES
Rutland has a varied and rich natural environment, and we want to keep it that way. But Rutland’s wildlife, as everywhere in the country, is at risk from the problems of the modern world, such as pollution, land development and the loss of habitat.
Wildlife recording is one of the best ways to obtain information about the health of our environment and the wildlife in it. This in turn contributes to the planning of conservation measures to help ensure its survival.
The RNHS has a long tradition of wildlife recording to help gauge these changes in our natural world.
We publish regular newsletters and an annual report.
Our wildlife information contributes to county and national records.
All members of the society, whatever their expertise, are encouraged to participate. You can help by sending in record cards when you notice things, (such as the first swallow or cowslip) or you can join one of our recording groups to monitor amongst other things:
- Roadside verges;
- Orchids;
- Glow worms
Submit Records Electronically
These recording sheets are in MS Excel format. It is intended these recording sheets are submitted by email to the individual recorder, please see guidelines. There is an element of colour on these cards which may make them expensive to print.
RNHS Amphibian & Reptile Recording Sheet
RNHS Butterflies Recording Sheet
RNHS Glow-Worm Recording Sheet
RNHS Orthoptera Recording Sheet
If you would like more guidance on the electronic submission please click here
Guidelines on completing Record Cards
To read a copy of the recording guidelines please click on the link – Recording Card Completion Instructions
These cards can be used for all areas including those above and additionally Birds etc. full details of who to submit to are in the guidelines
Printable Record Cards
These recording sheets are a printable version if you wish to hand in at meetings or send by post. These cards are in black and white.
Printable 2020 Record Cards
Acronyms/Codes
These are used in various texts/reports and can be found here.
They can be used as appropriate when submitting records.
