Background to our surveys
The SNS exists to record the changing wildlife within the county
of Suffolk. To this end we have a number of county recorders,
as well as other experienced naturalists, all of whom are greatful
to members of the society and also to the public at large for
sending in wildlife records.
Many people are reticent to send in records as they feel
their knowledge is not good enough. Of course recorders would rather have a few
erroneus records than none at all but they do appreciate that it is difficult
to make the first step into sending in definite identifications.
Therefore there are often surveys organised, concentrating on easily identified
species. These allow the newcomer to join in with confidence and provide really
needed records. But please don't think these surveys are just there to help
the newcomer, the extra records will very much help to paint a picture of the
distribution of the species involved. You would be surprised just how little
is sometimes known about even common species in Suffolk and also at
just how much information could be gained if more people sent us records.
So .... Why not join in ?
Current Surveys :
The table below shows the surveys currently running and who
is organising it. Clicking on one of the links will take you to a page explaining
all about that survey.