Wildlife Field Journal

A biological record is a note of what you saw, where you saw it, and when. Real scientists use these to track how wildlife is doing!

Print this out and take it outside to record your discoveries.

My Wildlife Journal

Take this outside to write down and draw all the amazing plants and animals you find.

📓 Wildlife Field Journal Template

Wildlife Field Journal Template
Date
Location
Species Found (What)
Time
Sketch
Notes - record your observations, what was interesting, unusual, or questions you have
Weather

Example Observations (UK)

Example wildlife field journal observations

This list is to give you an idea of what to look out for. But nature is full of surprises! It is very important to pay close attention to what you find in the real world and make your own observations, even if you see something that is not on this list or that you weren't expecting to find.

  • Grey Squirrel: Running along fences or climbing trees.
  • Robin: Small bird with a bright red breast, often singing loudly.
  • Common Frog: Hiding in damp grass or near a pond.
  • Dandelion: Bright yellow flower or a fluffy white seed head.
  • Buff-tailed Bumblebee: Large, fuzzy bee hovering around flowers.
  • Woodlouse: Found hiding under stones or damp logs.