Taking part
Anyone can take part in the bluebell survey. You don't need a special knowledge of UK flowers or to have taken part in a study like this before. The bluebell identification key is designed to be accessible to everyone.
You don't need to live in the countryside either. Bluebells can be found in gardens, the local park, hedgerows or woodland. Wherever they grow, we'd like to hear about them. Just read the instructions on this page and then send us your observations to get involved.
Instructions
- Print off one of the questionnaires below depending on how much time you have.
- Search for bluebells and record your findings on the printed questionnaire.
- Come back to this page and record your findings online.
Printed questionnaires
Recording your results
- Use the google map to record your findings.
- Alternatively, you can bypass the map by going straight to the online recording form
Recording tips
- Limit your observations to the same patch or clump of bluebells.
- Look at several specimens from the clump.
- Observe the variety of differing flowers before deciding which shape is the most frequent.
- If you can't fill in all of the details, don't worry, your information will still be of use.
- If you have any questions please contact us.
- When you are ready to record your findings online select the link below where you will first enter your location using a google map. If you are unable to access the map please go direct to the recording form.
- Go straight to the map to record your results online.
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