EcoRecord

EcoRecord EcoRecord is the local environmental record centre for Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton).

EcoRecord collects, collates and makes available information about the wildlife, wildlife sites and habitats of Birmingham and the Black Country and currently has over 500,000 species records on its database. These records come from many sources, ranging from professional ecologists to amateur expert naturalists to other wildlife enthusiasts. EcoRecord provides an information service to a wide range of users such as local authorities, statutory agencies, ecological consultants, national and local recording schemes and others with a an interest in the wildlife of Birmingham and the Black Country. A significant proportion of these species records come from YOU! Without the contribution of volunteer recorders we wouldn't have the knowledge we have of the Biodiversity of Birmingham and the Black Country and understanding of its natural environment. Don't forget, it is possible to record wildlife without specialist knowledge, just provide details of who, what, when and where. All species records are important, no matter how common or widespread.You can submit your records online using our online google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MZB6nejEvKFjauYktXMGX3ntIqEMdQj1WNyOdCG5H5g/viewform?usp=send_form

WTBBC are currently hiring for several ecology roles in case you, or anyone you know is interested.
09/10/2026

WTBBC are currently hiring for several ecology roles in case you, or anyone you know is interested.

🚨We're hiring!🚨 We're currently seeking to recruit a Conservation Officer, 2x Senior Conservation Officers and an Operations Administrator.

Our vision is for a wilder Birmingham and Black Country with more green and wild spaces where nature thrives, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to access nature in their daily lives. If you're passionate about nature's recovery in our towns and cities, we want to hear from you.

Join our team, find your wild future, and help us to build ours. Apply now using the link in the comments.

Ivy is a fantastic late flowering plant for pollinators. If you look closely you might be lucky to spot an Ivy Bee!Ivy B...
17/09/2026

Ivy is a fantastic late flowering plant for pollinators. If you look closely you might be lucky to spot an Ivy Bee!

Ivy Bees are common in continental Europe, but they have only fairly recently made the hop across the channel to the UK.

They were first recorded in Dorset in 2001 and in 2015 they were recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country for the first time.

We need your help to discover how widespread this species is in 2026.

Ivy Bee’s main food source are Ivy flowers and are seen from September to late November during the flowering period of Ivy.

They are a solitary species, but nest in dense aggregations underground in sandy, light soils.

Take part in our Ivy Bee Survey by visiting an Ivy bush that is in flower on a dry, clear day and photograph any Ivy Bees you see.

You can then share your sightings via iNaturalist or by posting the details below:

With rising temperatures, it may only be a matter of time before we get Praying Mantises in Birmingham and the Black Cou...
10/08/2026

With rising temperatures, it may only be a matter of time before we get Praying Mantises in Birmingham and the Black Country. Previously absent from the UK, records show the European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) seems to be gaining a foothold in southern England. The closest sighting to us currently is Stratford-upon-Avon, so it's not too far fetched to imagine they might also appear here in the near future.

Photo (c) Ryszard

Today we lead an invertebrate survey at Bartley Meadow, next to Bartley Reservoir in South Birmingham. The prolonged dr...
07/08/2026

Today we lead an invertebrate survey at Bartley Meadow, next to Bartley Reservoir in South Birmingham. The prolonged dry weather meant that insect numbers were generally thin on the ground but a highlight was this Clouded Yellow butterfly, spotted feeding on red clover near the picnic area! This migratory species is clearly having quite a year! Have you spotted one yet?

Good photos are one of the most important elements of a high-quality biological record, as they help others to identify ...
29/07/2026

Good photos are one of the most important elements of a high-quality biological record, as they help others to identify species accurately and make your observations more valuable for conservation.

Join iNaturalist for a free webinar packed with practical tips and techniques for taking better nature photos with your smartphone and uploading them to iNaturalist. You'll learn how to approach and photograph insects effectively, capture the key features needed to identify plants, get clear shots of the underside of mushrooms, and quickly upload multiple photos to iNaturalist in one go.

It will run on the 4th August at 5pm. Register using the link in the comments. If you can’t attend the live session, don’t worry - everyone who registers will receive the recording afterwards.

Every few years we get an influx of the migratory Clouded Yellow butterfly. This year we've already had several sightin...
21/07/2026

Every few years we get an influx of the migratory Clouded Yellow butterfly. This year we've already had several sightings in our area, so it's looking set to be a 'Clouded Yellow Summer'!

Have you spotted one yet?

If you DO spot one please let us know - preferably by submitting the record via iRecord or iNaturalist, or by sending us an email with the details.

Tomorrow EcoRecord and Birmingham and Black Country Invertebrate Group (BIG) are carrying out an invertebrae survey at B...
10/07/2026

Tomorrow EcoRecord and Birmingham and Black Country Invertebrate Group (BIG) are carrying out an invertebrae survey at Brownhills Common.

Beginners welcome, but its set to be a hot one, so please bring plenty of water, wear suncream and suitable clothing.

If you are interested in coming along drop me a message and I can let you know the meeting details.

Brownhills Common is a historic common, formerly open heathland, but which has become increasingly colonised by birch dominated woodland. WTBBC are planning to carry out habitat improvements here as part of the Wild Walsall project, so any records may be useful in helping to inform this work.

08/07/2026

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