How and when to use iRecord and iNaturalist

Sussex Wildlife Trust’s guide to Wildlife Surveys and Monitoring provides information about the importance of recording wildlife. Here we go a bit deeper into how to actually do it, using two free tools: iRecord and iNaturalist.

Both iRecord and iNaturalist are powerful resources for community groups, accessible on a website and via a smartphone app.

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This guide by ecologist Laurie Jackson helps groups and individuals develop basic skills and improve their knowledge. It's a valuable resource for those managing their greenspaces for wildlife.

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Posted in: Wildlife Surveying on 23 April 2026


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