Help Build A
Wildlife Record
Following our own conversations with EWG (Ealing Wildlife Group), the Save Walpole Park team is keen to help build a baseline of ecological data for the park ahead of any planning application.
We were excited to hear that former EWG Data Officer Alex Worsey has created a dedicated Walpole Park biodiversity project on iNaturalist.
Records submitted there feed directly into the National Biodiversity Network, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) and iRecord.
iNaturalist uses image recognition and community review to help identify plants and animals. Upload a photo or recording and the system will suggest a species. Once community members confirm the identification, an observation can reach “Research Grade” and be shared with scientific databases.
This is where park regulars can really help. Keep your phone handy and photograph the flora and fauna you spot on your daily or weekend walks. Current and historical observations are both useful.
Every observation helps build a clearer picture of the wildlife that calls Walpole Park home
How To Contribute
1.
Create an account on the iNaturalist website or mobile app.
2.
Join the Walpole Park project
3.
Upload current or historical photos and audio recordings of wildlife you have seen in the park
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Check that your account settings allow your data to be shared. GiGL explains the necessary settings in its guide to iNaturalist