KMBRC Forms
The records centre has generated some simple, easy to use recording forms, for people who want to jot down occasional observations, either from their own garden, local park or whilst out and about. The forms allow you to record the basic four 'w's as well as having a comments section for additional information.You can download these forms here and print them out whenever you need a new form. Please fill forms in completely before sending them to us, as it saves paper.
Tips on filling in the forms:
- Always fill in your name and address on the top (include the postcode if you haven't included any grid references, as we can use this to get grid references).
- Where possible say how many of something you've seen - this is particularly useful for bird records.
- Where possible mark on whether it was male or female and adult or young.
- If you're not sure of a record, don't enter it on the form - feel free to send us a photo or specimen though and we'll do our best to help.
- Make it clear what species you mean if you're using english names, e.g. thrush and sparrow - (song thrush or mistle, house sparrow or tree), if you don't use the full name we can't be sure what you've seen.
Form Downloads:
All forms are in PDF format for printing. If you prefer to put your sightings into Excel then please download a template spreadsheet. If you don't have suitable computing facilities or a printer to use these forms then please contact us and we can post you blank copies to fill in.
Some pointers to getting started with recording.
Garden Wildlife Recording Form
This form is for recording at a single site, such as in your garden, on an as and when basis.
Garden Wildlife Recording Form - daily version
This form is for recording at a single site, such as in your garden, on a daily basis.
Multiple Sites Recording FormThis form is for recording species at multiple sites.
Kid's Fun Recording Form - PDF FormatThis form is a fun single record form for children.
Coppice Survey Recording Form (Microsoft Word format)
This form is for a coppice survey run by Debbie Bartlett; please return to the address shown on the form.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, for viewing and printing PDF documents, you can download a FREE copy here.
As well as these printable recording forms, you can also download an MS Excel spreadsheet which you can use to enter your records on your computer. Please see the KMBRC Spreadsheet page for further details.
