Community Science Resources
FIT Count
Spend ten minutes watching flowers and counting insects in good weather!
Which flowers? Ideally from a list of target flowers. If none are available in your garden you can choose another flower that is attracting insects. In spring we’d like you to watch buttercups, dandelions, hawthorn or white dead-nettle.
Resources
Get familiar with the FIT Count insect groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60dR7F8wM-I
Download the iOS (Apple) mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1540771889
Download the Android mobile app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.ac.ceh.fit
iRecord
Record the butterflies in your garden using the free and easy to use iRecord Butterflies app.
How? Either submit individual records, create a species list, or record along a short route for 15 minutes.
Resources:
iRecord butterflies overview: iRecord Butterflies app
Download the iOS (Apple) mobile app: iRecord Butterflies App – App Store
Download the Android mobile app: iRecord Butterflies – Apps on Google Play
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