Fungi Recording Features
Everything you need to document, identify and share fungi observations across the UK. From GPS-tagged photos to expert community identification and national biodiversity reporting.
Start Recording For FreeCapture every detail in the field
Record comprehensive observation data that meets the standards expected by mycological societies and national recording schemes.
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Multiple photo uploads
Attach up to seven images per observation — cap, gills, stem, habitat and spore prints
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Habitat and substrate data
Record the growing environment — woodland, grassland, deadwood, soil type and associated species
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Dated and geotagged
Every observation is timestamped and location-tagged for accurate scientific recording
Pinpoint accuracy for every find
Precise location recording with multiple systems, including privacy controls for sensitive species.
GPS auto-location
Automatic GPS coordinates from your device with interactive map placement
Vice county lookup
Automatic Watsonian vice county determination for biological recording standards
what3words addresses
Three-word location references for easy sharing of exact find spots
Geoprivacy controls
Choose open, obscured or private visibility to protect sensitive locations
Expert identification from the community
Upload an observation and tap into a knowledgeable community of UK mycologists who review, suggest and confirm identifications.
Suggest an ID
Community members can suggest identifications for your observations, linking to verified species in the database.
Agree or refine
Multiple observers can agree with suggestions, building confidence in identifications through community consensus.
Expert confirmation
Trusted reviewers can confirm identifications, marking observations as verified for inclusion in national datasets.
Contribute to national biodiversity records
Your confirmed observations are shared with the UK's most important biodiversity networks, supporting conservation and research.
NBN Atlas integration
Confirmed observations are automatically shared with the National Biodiversity Network Atlas — the UK's largest collection of biodiversity records. Your data supports conservation research, planning decisions and species monitoring nationwide.
Field Mycologist UK is an official NBN Atlas data partner.
iNaturalist export
Connect your iNaturalist account and share observations with the world's largest biodiversity community. Export your records to reach a global audience of naturalists, researchers and conservation scientists.
OAuth integration for secure account linking.
Print professional herbarium labels
Generate properly formatted collection labels directly from your observation data, ready for mounting with dried specimens.
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Auto-populated fields
Species name, date, location, collector and notes from your observation
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Unique QR code
Easily access observation details using the QR code on the label
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PDF download
Professional-quality PDF labels ready for printing at any size
Record fungi in the field with the iOS and Android app
The Field Mycologist app puts full observation recording in your pocket. Capture photos, GPS coordinates and habitat details while you are out foraying.
Photo capture
Take and attach photos directly from your camera
Automatic GPS
Location is recorded automatically from your device
Manage records
View, edit and organise all your observations on the go
Community access
Browse observations and receive identification feedback
Learn as you record
Access expert-written mycology guides covering field identification, microscopy techniques and recording best practices. Structured for beginners through to advanced mycologists.
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