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The BNHS (Bedfordshire Natural History Society) promotes the study of all branches of natural history in the county.
The society is here to help, encourage and support those with an interest in wildlife.
An important function of the BNHS is to record the occurrence and distribution of the fauna and flora of the county.
The Society has an excellent record of publications which are based on the extensive fieldwork undertaken by our county Recorders, supported by the general membership of the Society.
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The Society has an excellent record of publications which are based on the extensive fieldwork undertaken by our county Recorders, supported by the general membership of the Society.
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Covid-19: Stay safe and observe Government rules
The society has returned to holding a normal programme of outdoor meetings and is returning to holding some indoor meetings for members. Zoom only meetings will continue to be held during mid-winter when respiratory diseases are likely to be more prevalent.
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work or carry out normal activities please do not attend any BNHS meetings.
Visit the link below for advice on good practice regarding ways of reducing the risk of catching and spreading respiratory infectious diseases such as COVID-19:
Government rules
The society has returned to holding a normal programme of outdoor meetings and is returning to holding some indoor meetings for members. Zoom only meetings will continue to be held during mid-winter when respiratory diseases are likely to be more prevalent.
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work or carry out normal activities please do not attend any BNHS meetings.
Visit the link below for advice on good practice regarding ways of reducing the risk of catching and spreading respiratory infectious diseases such as COVID-19:
Government rules
New publication
A new book entitled Bedfordshire - our changing habitats and wildlife by Richard Revels, Graham Bellamy and Chris Boon, was published by the BNHS in May 2020. The book documents changes affecting Bedfordshire's habitats and wildlife over the last two decades, with stunning photographs by Richard Revels FRPS, and clear commentary - your essential guide.
View these PDF files for and an
You can now order and pay for this book online, see our
A new book entitled Bedfordshire - our changing habitats and wildlife by Richard Revels, Graham Bellamy and Chris Boon, was published by the BNHS in May 2020. The book documents changes affecting Bedfordshire's habitats and wildlife over the last two decades, with stunning photographs by Richard Revels FRPS, and clear commentary - your essential guide.
View these PDF files for and an
You can now order and pay for this book online, see our
County Recorders
Since 1946 the BNHS has appointed experts in their groups to be County Recorders. As the title suggests they keep the county's records and help with identification when needed. They also produce an annual report for the Bedfordshire Naturalist and present a verbal report at the AGM. They will be pleased to receive details of what you have seen.
Read this article if you need help. Please do get in touch.
Since 1946 the BNHS has appointed experts in their groups to be County Recorders. As the title suggests they keep the county's records and help with identification when needed. They also produce an annual report for the Bedfordshire Naturalist and present a verbal report at the AGM. They will be pleased to receive details of what you have seen.
Read this article if you need help. Please do get in touch.
Recording
There are now many electronic resources available via the internet that are potentially valuable aids for the identification of invertebrates, and sites are constantly evolving. Some of the best places to look and some to avoid are discussed in this article.
The County Recorders will be glad to receive your records.
If you are unsure how to record wildlife then this article may help you.
The items on the Wildlife & Recording menu provide access to details of how to record and submit a wide range of things.
A small subset of creatures can be recorded online using our Adnoto forms system. Records are sent directly to the relevant County Recorder as well as going into a database to allow your records to be retained, retrieved and mapped. If you have records to report for any of the following groups just click on the relevant picture below to send them in. You can access all of Adnoto's facilities at https://www.bnhs.co.uk/adnoto/home/index.php
If you have a large quantity of records to submit then first check the appropriate recorder's page to find out what alternative methods of record submission are available.
Recording Neglected Insects & Other InvertebratesA small subset of creatures can be recorded online using our Adnoto forms system. Records are sent directly to the relevant County Recorder as well as going into a database to allow your records to be retained, retrieved and mapped. If you have records to report for any of the following groups just click on the relevant picture below to send them in. You can access all of Adnoto's facilities at https://www.bnhs.co.uk/adnoto/home/index.php
If you have a large quantity of records to submit then first check the appropriate recorder's page to find out what alternative methods of record submission are available.
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Arable Plants |
Bumblebees |
Butterflies |
Crickets & Grasshoppers |
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Dragonflies |
Mammals |
Moths |
Orchids |
Woodlice |
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There are now many electronic resources available via the internet that are potentially valuable aids for the identification of invertebrates, and sites are constantly evolving. Some of the best places to look and some to avoid are discussed in this article.
Bedscape Photo Archive
Help build this archive of our changing countryside by uploading photos of rural Bedfordshire to Bedscape - old photos are especially welcome.
Butterfly First Flights Table
Check to see where and when each butterfly species was first spotted this year, and compare to previous years.
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