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Map Your Species RecordsThis new simple tool allows you to plot a set of records in Google Earth.  The input is tab-separated plain text
The output is a Google Earth layer file (.kmz)
Records can be plotted as squares or with markers
Define your own plotting styles (colour, line-width, fill and marker icon)
Experiment using the example data and read the help for more capabilities. Give it a go HERE
Bedscape needs your photosAn archive for photographs of rural Bedfordshire has recently been launched, developed by Keith Balmer and now operated by the BRMC. You can upload your own photos of Bedfordshire's nature reserves, SSSIs, NNRs, RIGS, County Wildlife Sites and general countryside to the archive. Old photos are particularly welcome to show how things have changed (or haven't) but today's photos will form an important reference for the future. Please register, then start uploading... 
Grab-a-grid-refGet a grid reference directly from an aerial photograph, or verify a grid reference, with this easy to use tool. Now using OS maps too! 
Scale InsectsChris Malumphy writes about this over-looked group of interesting insects that he has recorded in Bedfordshire. 
Accessible SitesSummary of over 190 Bedfordshire wildlife sites with free public access. Go and see what you can record... 
BumblebeesOur new Recorder for Bumbleebees, Colin Carpenter, introduces us to this group of familiar and interesting bees. 
Google Earth OverlaysWe have a set of 1km squares, 10km squares, Bedfordshire boundary and VC30 layers for use in Google Earth. 
Discover HoverfliesHoverflies are beautiful and fascinating and there is something to be seen all year round. John O'Sullivan helps us to get started... 
For the RecordThe County Recorders will be glad to receive your records. If you are unsure how to record wildlife, this article may help you... 
Longhorn BeetlesA Report on 2008's season has been added to the Longhorn beetle pages. Two charts also added: species info, and distribution. 
On-line ReportingButterfly observations can now be reported directly to the joint county recorders on-line! Spreadsheet and paper form also available HERE 
On-line ReportingLonghorn beetle records can be reported online. Records will be sent to Keith Balmer. Paper form also available HERE. 
On-line ReportingOrchid observations can now be reported online! Records will be sent to Graham Bellamy. Paper form also available HERE. 
On-line ReportingDragonfly observations can now be reported directly to the joint county recorders on-line! Spreadsheet and paper form also available HERE 
Learn more...The Dragonfly and Damselfly season is well underway. Learn more about what can be found in Bedfordshire from Steve Cham's book, now reduced to only £10 + P&P (originally £25). To obtain your copy contact Peter Glenister Copies are also available on weekdays from the Wildlife Trust office in Priory Country Park Visitor Centre. Call 01234 364213 to reserve a copy. 
Recently published...The Society's journal, The Bedfordshire Naturalist 2007, published in two parts, has recently been distributed to members. Part 1 covers species groups other than birds. Part 2 covers only birds.
Non-members may purchase copies from Mary Sheridan
or at a BNHS or Bird Club meeting. |
since 16/05/07 |
