iSpot - identify wildlife online
Share your nature discoveries with the world

iSpot is an online nature community that connects beginners with experts and fellow enthusiasts.
You can share images of what you’ve seen, identify species, discuss your findings with other members and learn more about the wildlife you’ve seen. You'll even find a selection of online identification tools.
Building your iSpot reputation
The more you contribute to iSpot, by sharing images and identifying species correctly, the more your profile develops. You can have greater confidence in identifications made by users with strong reputations.
Get involved with iSpot
Start sharing your wildlife observations today and join the growing community.
Wildlife presenter Chris Packham explains how iSpot works
iSpot flyers
Contact us
For information on the iSpot project please email j [dot] ansine [at] open [dot] ac [dot] uk
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iSpot is led by the Open University.
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