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.
For your information to be useful, it's important you submit your records in a logical format that you (and others) can understand. This may mean writing the details in a diary or notebook, entering them into a spreadsheet on a computer, or filling in a recording form (templates below).
Submitting records online
If you prefer the flexibility of recording your sightings online, you may wish 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.
We can take any data in any format, as long as it has the key information of
- what you saw
- where you saw it
- when you saw it, and
- who saw it.
Your records will get confirmed and validated and then you see your record dot on the map!
Email us your findings
Use one of the documents to enter your sightings:
Send your findings and any photos of your wildlife sightings, along with a completed Data Use Agreement Form. This will help us ensure we use your records correctly.
Email your records to nature.info@fife.gov.uk
More information can be found on our Privacy Notice – Fife Nature Records Centre.
Oystercatcher resting among grass and stones.
