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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Tiny parasites, big questions. What can the UK's flat flies tell us about bird health? Join Dr @denisewawman.bsky.social on 21 Oct to explore UK species, how their ranges have changed since the 1960s, and their potential role in disease transmission 🌎 🧪 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981718540...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 28/09/2026

🪶 Join us online for Curlew Conversations: Grouse Moors on 12 Oct 2026. Hear from land managers about their experiences of Curlew populations on managed grouse moors, and explore what this means for Curlew conservation. FREE webinar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995973312... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 27/09/2026

What can an invertebrate species list reveal about a site? Use Pantheon to explore habitats, ecological resources & conservation value with @kitenet.bsky.social. Natural History Museum | 14 Jan 2027 | From £50 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992308296... @naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social

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Understanding Invertebrate Assemblages

Learn how to use Pantheon to inform invertebrate conservation and understand habitats with tutor Martin Harvey.

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 26/09/2026

In this entoSHORT, discover the key features of shieldbug morphology and learn the terminology used to describe the different parts of a shieldbug’s body. youtu.be/8NOMW_PZZss

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Shieldbug Morphology

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 25/09/2026

🌳 Britain has 43 native whitebeam species – around 30 are found nowhere else on Earth! Discover the identification, diversity & ecology of whitebeams, rowans and service trees with botanist @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social on 29 Sep 🌎 🧪 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980367894... @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 24/09/2026

We farm more flies in ONE day than cows all year. Why? What does fly farming look like? Join @beebytes.bsky.social on 21 Oct to explore flies as mini-livestock, their role in sustainable agriculture & waste mitigation 🪰 🌎 🧪 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981718540... @insectwrs.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 23/09/2026

🌱 Nature in the city – above our heads? Do green roofs genuinely support urban biodiversity? Eva Drukker draws on 6 years of research across 10,000 m² of green roofs to explore their plants, insects and soils 🌎 🧪 📅 25 Nov | FREE www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870244... @royentsoc.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 22/09/2026

🌳 Urban Woodland Virtual Symposium 📆 23 Nov | £1-£30 Explore research and projects shaping the future of urban woodlands, from ancient woodland and habitat creation to community forests and opportunity mapping 🌎 🧪 More info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993871843... @gigl-lerc.bsky.social

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🪱 Love your work, but not the way you work? Keiron Brown did something about it. At 39, he founded @biologicalrecording.co.uk – creating a career built around nature and sharing knowledge. For #InternationalWeekofHappinessatWork, read how Keiron created the career he couldn’t find. buff.ly/iK0Odyb

a smiling person in glasses, sitting cross-legged on the grass with a try of soil on their lap. Text reads: Here's Keiron happily surveying earthworms at work

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 21/09/2026

The doctor prescribes… a night of moth trapping? Nature-based activities are increasingly recognised for wellbeing benefits. But what about engaging w/ nature after dark? Find out how Insects Connect Us to Nature Dr @drchrisbarnes.bsky.social | 24 Sept | FREE www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877509...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 18/09/2026

How many truly endemic vertebrates call the UK & Ireland home? 🐦🦌 Join @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social on 28 Oct to uncover the species & subspecies found nowhere else: from Scottish Crossbills to the Orkney Vole; and bust myths about our native wildlife 🌎 🧪 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977170639...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 17/09/2026

🔎 How do we find the wildlife that’s hardest to spot? Join us on 24 Feb 2027 for the Biological Recording Virtual Symposium 2027: Recording the Rarities: Discover how recording helps reveal, verify & conserve rare wildlife. 🎟️ Tickets from just £1! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999946461...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 16/09/2026

🌳 From beetles to bats – how can we create better habitat in urban woodlands? Will Dartnell (@barnescommon.bsky.social) shares on 23 Nov practical approaches to habitat creation for urban trees, including opportunities, challenges and lessons learned 🌎 🧪 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993871843...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 15/09/2026

🌳 Species factfile: Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) Its autumn berries provide an important food source for birds including Fieldfare, Redwing and Waxwing. Learn to identify Rowan and other Sorbus w/ @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social on 29 Sep. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980367894... @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 14/09/2026

What happens when we connect with nature after dark? Dr @drchrisbarnes.bsky.social explores new research into moths, crane flies and other nocturnal insects, and what night-time nature experiences could mean for wellbeing and conservation 🌎 🧪 📅 24 Sept FREE! 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877509...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 12/09/2026

The Curlew’s haunting call is becoming rarer across Britain’s uplands. On 14 Sep, Prof Ian Newton shares research into why Curlews are declining, where they still breed successfully and the role of grouse moor management. FREE webinar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987186150... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Processing acoustic bat survey data can be time-consuming. Discover on 19 Oct how BatSense combines AI-powered species identification with human validation to improve efficiency while maintaining confidence in results. ▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993873818... @nhbs.bsky.social @wildersensing.com

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 10/09/2026

🌳 How much ancient woodland is there in London? @louisabizzarri.bsky.social of GiGL shares how a major review of the capital’s Ancient Woodland Inventory resulted in an additional 2,500 hectares being added. 23 Nov | Online | £1–£30 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993871843... @gigl-lerc.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 09/09/2026

Is moth trapping good for your mental health? Moth traps are invaluable for monitoring nocturnal insects – but could using them also strengthen our connection with nature and support wellbeing? Dr @drchrisbarnes.bsky.social explores the research on 24 Sept. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877509...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Learn about the UK's bee-flies with @kitenet.bsky.social. Discover all 9 mainland UK species, their identification, ecology, behaviour, mimicry, life cycles, habitats & recording techniques 🌎 🧪 Ideal for naturalists, ecologists and recorders. 🔗 courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/bee-...

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Bee-flies of the UK Online Course

Learn to identify the 9 UK bee-fly species with entomologist Dr Tony Madgwick. Explore bee-fly ecology, life cycles, mimicry, key ID features, and recording through Bee-fly Watch. Includes expert guid...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 07/09/2026

One of Britain’s most charismatic birds is in crisis. What will it take to reverse the decline? Prof Ian Newton explores the complex pressures facing Curlews – and the role of managed grouse moors in their conservation. 14 Sept | FREE www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987186150... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 05/09/2026

🌱 Are we actually helping wildlife in our gardens? Join the Wildlife Gardening Virtual Symposium 2027 to explore the latest research and make evidence-based decisions for wildlife. 📅 13 Jan | 💻 Online | 🎟️ £30 or pay what you can More info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992304412...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 04/09/2026

🌳 Find a Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis) in a woodland & you may be standing in ancient woodland; it’s one of our most reliable indicator species. Learn to identify it and other Sorbus w/ @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social on 29 Sep. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980367894... @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 03/09/2026

Learn to identify the UK’s 33 soil-dwelling earthworm species using microscopes, specimens and an ID key. Ideal for students, soil ecologists, biological recorders & naturalists 🌎 🧪 29 Oct | Natural History Museum, London | From £50 Register here: 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989370476...

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Earthworm Identification

Learn how to identify British earthworm species based on morphological features, using a microscope and ID guide, with Keiron Brown.

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 01/09/2026

Britain holds a quarter of the world’s Curlews – but since 1990, that population has halved. Where are Curlews still breeding successfully, and why? 🐦 Curlews and Grouse Moors 🎙️ Prof Ian Newton 📅 14 Sept | FREE Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987186150... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 28/08/2026

In this entoSHORT, discover the key features of shieldbug morphology and learn the terminology used to describe the different parts of a shieldbug’s body. youtu.be/8NOMW_PZZss @royentsoc.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social @britishbugs.bsky.social #entomology #hemiptera

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Shieldbug Morphology

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 27/08/2026

Biodiversity Net Gain is reshaping development and nature recovery in England. Learn from expert talks and practical case studies covering BNG policy, metrics, habitat creation and implementation. Enrol here: courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/biod...

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Biodiversity Net Gain Virtual Symposium 2023-2026

Master Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the UK with this online course combining four expert-led symposiums. Learn policy, implementation, metrics, and real-world applications for planning and developme...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 26/08/2026

A Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus) mound can support up to 40,000 ants and persist for centuries, creating unique habitats that boost grassland biodiversity. Learn more about Lasius ants with Gary Skinner on 22 Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979759593... @pelagic.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 25/08/2026

🌳 Do you know your whitebeam from your rowan? Sorbus can be a challenging group to identify, with hybridisation, apomixis and numerous similar species to navigate 🌎 🧪 Skill up with botanist @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social! 📆 29 Sept 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980367894... @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 24/08/2026

🐣 Where are Curlews successfully raising chicks? Research found Curlew productivity was 4x higher on managed grouse moors than comparable unmanaged moorland. Why and what does this mean for conservation? Join Prof Ian Newton on 14 Sep www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987186150... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 20/08/2026

Learn how to restore species-rich hay meadows with Carol Edmondson. Discover site assessment, preparation, sowing, monitoring and long-term management techniques to create wildflower-rich grasslands that support biodiversity 🌎 🧪 Enrol here: 🔗 courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/hay-...

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Hay Meadow Restoration: Practical Guide to Biodiversity

Learn how to restore species-rich hay meadows with this practical online webinar. Explore meadow ecology, site selection, preparation, sowing, and long-term management to create biodiverse wildflower ...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 17/08/2026

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 13/08/2026

Three quarters of people in the UK can no longer see a properly dark night sky 🌙 What does that mean for our connection with nature? Dr @drchrisbarnes.bsky.social explores light pollution, night-time wildlife, wellbeing & nature connectedness 🌎 🧪 📅 24 Sept 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877509...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 12/08/2026

What can a pond tell you about the health of a city? More than you might think. Join Dr Rachel Walker on 15 Sept to explore urban pond conservation, indicator species, habitat management and practical monitoring techniques 🐸 🌍 🧪 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981358046... @barnescommon.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 10/08/2026

New online course: Endemic Plants of the UK & Ireland. Learn what makes a species endemic, explore their ecology, distribution and conservation importance, and build your botanical identification skills at your own pace. courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/ende...

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Endemic Plants of the UK & Ireland Course

Discover endemic plants of the UK and Ireland. This webinar explores plant endemism, speciation, and conservation, highlighting species like Scottish Primrose and Lundy Cabbage. Learn how endemic flor...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 07/08/2026

Why is the Hairy Snail German? And why is it hairy? This tiny London resident crossed into Britain via the Ice Age land bridge and now survives in just a handful of Thames-side locations 🌎 🧪 Hear the story from Elliot Newton on 17 Sept: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977367798... @citizenzoo.bsky.social

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NFBR @nfbr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Such an insanely cool line up @biologicalrecording.co.uk !! @sarahwhild.bsky.social - did you see there is a tardigrade talk 💚💚 www.eventbrite.com/cc/entolive-...

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nancyforde.com @nancyfjorde.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Did someone say peatland ecology? Sphagnum mosses are truly incredible! #peat #bogs #boglands #wetlands

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Holly Woo @woointhewoods.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Come hear me talk about urban ancient woodland!

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BENHS @britentsoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We're a proud sponsor of entoLIVE webinars (see @biologicalrecording.co.uk) and there's plenty coming up still this year, you can find a full list on our website: www.benhs.org.uk/entolive-2026/

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 04/08/2026

Quiz time – can you spot the odd one out? 👀 The image below shows four UK ant species. Three belong to the genus Lasius, while one is from a different genus. Can you identify the odd one out? Want to learn more about Lasius ants? Join Gary Skinner on 22 Sept 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979759593...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 03/08/2026

🪼 In Search of the Elusive Freshwater Jellyfish Join John Terenzini (University of Plymouth) on 15th Dec to discover how citizen science is helping uncover the UK distribution of the mysterious freshwater jellyfish Craspedacusta sowerbii 🌎 🧪 🎟 FREE Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986306461...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 31/07/2026

🌳 Urban Woodland Virtual Symposium Join researchers and practitioners exploring the latest research, projects and approaches shaping the future of urban woodlands, on 23rd Nov. 🌿 The speaker programme will be announced soon — but you can book your place now. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993871843...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 29/07/2026

🪰 Managing Diptera Specimens Join us on 24th Nov and learn how to process, preserve, store and record fly specimens with David Brice & @dipteristsforum.bsky.social. Ideal for ecological surveyors, recorders and anyone building a reference collection 🌎 🧪 Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989367530...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 28/07/2026

🌳🦋 Does woodland restoration benefit moths? Join Patrick Cook (@savebutterflies.bsky.social) on 10 Nov for a FREE entoLIVE exploring how moths are responding to woodland expansion in the Cairngorms, and what this means for Lepidoptera diversity in the UK 🌍 🧪 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978821238...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 27/07/2026

Garden ponds are powerful conservation tools, providing vital habitat and connectivity for frogs, toads, dragonflies and more. Join Dr Rachael Walker's webinar on creating and managing urban ponds for biodiversity 🐸🌿 🌎 🧪 📅 15 Sept 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981358046... @barnescommon.bsky.social

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 21/07/2026

Is there really such a thing as "Flying Ant Day"? Join Professor @adamhartscience.bsky.social on 4 Nov to discover how thousands of citizen scientists helped uncover the truth behind the UK's famous ant mating flights 🌍 🧪 Book now for FREE! 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979869571...

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 20/07/2026

📅 Free webinar: Curlew Conversations: Nature-friendly Farming | 28th July Hear two farmers share how they're supporting curlews while running productive farms, followed by a live Q&A with @Mary Colwell MBE 🌎 🧪 Register here (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992476321... @curlewaction.bsky.social

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