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Join Wil J. Heeney to help record the beetles of the reserves within the Hogsmill Valley (Kingston).Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to discovering, identifying, and recording beetles in a relaxed and supportive setting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced naturalist, this event offers a great opportunity to share knowledge, build confidence in biological recording, and refine your identification skills — all with guidance from beetle specialist Wil J. Heeney.
What will the day involve?
-Hands-on experience using different methods to collect and record a variety of beetle families.
-Practical training in specimen collection and preservation.
-Guidance on identifying beetles in the field and understanding which specimens require further examination under a microscope.
-Fieldwork experience in undertaking survey methods for Odonata developed by the British Dragonfly Society.
-A chance to connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds who share an interest in entomology and wildlife recording.
What do I need to know in advance?
-This event is aimed at adults only.
-It’s free to attend and beetle recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential.
-Identification will take place in the field whenever possible, but some invertebrate specimens may need to be collected and preserved for accurate identification.
-W e'll be outside for most of the day so please bring suitable clothing for all types of weather and please bring your lunch and any snacks you will require with you on the day.
Recording London's Wildlife
All records collected will be added to the LNHS iRecord activity in order to share our findings with the site managers, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), London Natural History Society (LNHS) and relevant national recording schemes and societies.
Beetle Specialist: Wil J. Heeney
Wil J. Heeney is the National Recorder for Longhorn Beetles in the UK and runs the National Longhorn Beetle Recording Scheme. Wil works as a Consultant Entomologist through his business, Flauna Ecology, and also volunteers as Conservation Officer for the Coleopterists Society of Britain and Ireland (ColSoc).
Hogsmill Valley
The Hogsmill Valley is a cluster of local nature reserves along The Hogsmill river, comprising of Rose Walk, Elmbridge Open Space, Hogsmill wood, Southwood Open Space and Six Acre Meadow.
This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with Kingston Council and aims to continue previous biological recording efforts across the Hogsmill Valley reserves.
The meeting point for this event will be Malden Manor train station (KT3 5PN).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Malden Way,Surbiton,KT3 5QW,GB, 231 Malden Way, New Malden, KT3 5QW, United Kingdom,New Malden, Bromley, United Kingdom, Worcester Park
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