A practical platform for recording fungi in the field
Whether you're recording your first finds or contributing to serious mycological work, Field Mycologist UK brings together everything you need.
A structured observation system guides you through complete field recording with photos, habitat notes, and location data. The searchable fungi database helps identify species with detailed profiles covering distribution, similar species, and conservation status. Curated resources include identification guides, fieldwork references, and educational articles on recording techniques and field skills.
Community features allow experienced mycologists to review and confirm identifications, building confidence in your records. Everything is free to use and designed to support both learning and serious biological recording. Your observations can be shared with the NBN Atlas and other biodiversity platforms, ensuring your fieldwork contributes to conservation and scientific understanding of UK fungi.
What the site offers
Recording System
Structured observation forms for field data, photos, habitat details, and reliable record-keeping.
Explore featuresFungi Index
Browse species records and connect observations to a dedicated UK-focused fungi data resource.
Browse fungi indexResources
Carefully selected links and references to support learning, fieldwork, and better recording practice.
View resourcesDesigned to support trusted recording
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Clear observation structure
Encourages complete and useful records from the point of submission.
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Community-led identification
Suggestions, agreements, and expert review help build confidence in determinations.
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Connected biodiversity context
Records sit alongside recognised datasets and conservation frameworks.
Ready to contribute your records?
Create a free account and start adding field observations to the growing recorder community.
Sign up and start recordingThanks and connections
Field Mycologist UK is stronger because of community support and trusted biodiversity networks.
With thanks to
To the recording community
This platform exists because of the people who use it. Every observation recorded, every photo shared, every identification suggested, and every piece of feedback offered makes Field Mycologist UK more useful for everyone. Thank you to all contributors who take the time to document fungi in the field and help build a trusted community resource.
To those who inspire
To all the field mycologists, naturalists, and educators who dedicate their time and generously share their knowledge through books, courses, forays, and conversations. Your passion for fungi and commitment to recording keeps the field mycology community thriving.
To the mentors
A very special thanks to Trudy Fleming and Phil Ambler, whose patience, guidance, and mentorship have been invaluable and a continued source of inspiration to me. Also, a massive thanks to everyone else I’ve had the pleaseure of sharing forays with, in particular to David Newman and Mario Tortelli for their support and generosity in sharing their time and knowledge.
