Field Mycologist

Field Mycologist UK - Record, Learn & Share Fungi Discoveries

A friendly home for fungi enthusiasts to learn, record, share and inspire mycological discovery.

RECORD YOUR DISCOVERIES
Create detailed, permanent records of your fungi finds:

• Multiple high-quality photos per observation
• GPS coordinates with privacy controls
• What3Words location
• Comprehensive field notes
• Habitat and substrate details
• Interactive map

EXPERT IDENTIFICATION
Get help identifying your finds:

• Submit observations for community review
• Receive expert feedback from knowledgeable mycologists
• Collaborative identification with consensus building
• Learn from detailed morphological descriptions

CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE
Your observations matter:

• Help map Britain's fungal diversity
• Support conservation research
• Build permanent UK fungi records
• Export directly to iNaturalist
• Join the global citizen science network

LEARN & GROW
Develop your identification skills:

• Detailed species guides
• Learn from community expertise
• Compare similar species
• Understand morphological features

PRIVACY CONTROLS
Protect sensitive locations:

• Geoprivacy settings (open, obscured, private)
• Control what location data you share
• Important for rare species documentation

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Connect with fellow enthusiasts:

• Share discoveries and rare finds
• Learn from experienced mycologists
• Constructive feedback on identifications
• Beginner-friendly environment
• Active UK fungi recording community

KEY FEATURES
• Unlimited observation submissions
• Image gallery with multiple photos
• Interactive mapping
• Advanced search by species
• Comprehensive morphological data capture
• Integration with NBN Atlas taxonomy
• IUCN conservation status
• iNaturalist export
• Email notifications for activity
• Desktop and mobile access

WHO IS THIS FOR?
Perfect for:

• Beginners learning to identify mushrooms
• Amateur mycologists documenting local biodiversity
• Experienced naturalists building permanent records
• Citizen scientists contributing to research
• Local recording groups
• Anyone passionate about fungi

GET STARTED TODAY
Download the app or visit fieldmycologist.uk to begin your mycology journey. Whether you're taking your first steps in fungi identification or you're an experienced recorder, Field Mycologist UK helps you discover, document and share the incredible fungal diversity of Britain.

Build your knowledge. Record your finds. Contribute to science.