iRecord

Its purpose is to make sightings easier to collate, check with expert verifiers and make available for research and decision-making at local and national levels. The service supports both casual records and larger submissions, including lists of sightings and records imported from spreadsheets. Users can record a wide range of wildlife, with dedicated forms for groups such as bats, dragonflies, moths, spiders, slugs and bryophytes.

Through iRecord, participants can explore maps and graphs of their records, edit or delete submissions, and learn about verification and data sharing. The site also provides user guides and video guides to help people get started. Sightings can be submitted without logging in, although some facilities require an account. By connecting volunteer recorders with the wider recording community, iRecord contributes biological data that can support scientific research, biodiversity monitoring and conservation. The platform is associated with the Biological Records Centre, which helps mobilise records for wider use.