We welcome all wildlife records for Fife and Kinross. Records of common or rare species are equally useful as they contribute to knowledge of species distributions.
Spotting wildlife, identifying the species and taking a note of the key information is the first step. See the Recording wildlife page for more information on how to record wildlife.
Submitting records online
The quickest and easiest way to record your findings is to use iRecord. This online recording option allows you to upload your photos to support your sightings which can assist species verification. There is also a phone app. All records are accessible to Fife Nature. You do not need to be registered or log into iRecord to submit records.
If you are already using another online recording platform, let us know and we can check whether records submitted through it can be shared with Fife Nature Records Centre.
Email us your findings
If you'd prefer to submit your records directly to us, use our Excel spreadsheet linked below. A spreadsheet ensures records are provided in a standard format and includes all the information needed to process your sightings.
Wildlife Recording Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)
Records must include the 4Ws:
- what you saw
- where you saw it, ideally with a grid reference
- when you saw it
- who saw it
To find a grid reference, you can use:
Send your spreadsheet and any photos of your wildlife sightings to nature.info@fife.gov.uk, along with a completed data use agreement form. This helps us use your records correctly.
While iRecord and spreadsheets are our preferred formats, we can also accept records in other formats, provided the key information is included (what you saw, where you saw it, when you saw it and who saw it). If you are unsure, contact us for advice.
You can use a recording template to write down sightings when you're out and about. Once completed, you can enter records directly into iRecord or a spreadsheet and email to us.
Printable wildlife recording form
More information can be found on our Privacy Notice – Fife Nature Records Centre
Oystercatcher resting among grass and stones.
