Help
Help on iSpot
Here is an introduction to iSpot and what you can do on the site. Click on the headings below to read more.
- So what's it all about?
- Getting started on iSpot
- Adding observations, images and locations to iSpot
- Exploring iSpot
- Identifications and agreements - iSpot etiquette!
- Using iSpot to showcase observations from UK bioblitz events
- Badges on iSpot - How to request a 'badge' for your recording scheme or society
- Biological recording schemes and societies represented on iSpot
- Reputation on iSpot
- Taking digital photos for iSpot
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If your question isn't in this list, you can send it to us via the Contact form - and if it's a question lots of people might have, we'll add it here.
- What should I make observations of?
- Is it Ok to make an observation without a photo?
- How do I use the "Changes" section of My Spot?
- Do my photos stay mine when I upload them?
- How do I edit an Observation?
- How do I edit a Location?
- A photo is missing from my observation - how do I attach it?
- How can I link my existing iSpot user name to an Open University user name (OUCU)?
- Neighbourhood Nature students - what should I do if there is no OU badge against my name?
- Why can't I see the maps?
- Why are there no 'other observations' connected to my observation?
- Why no personal messaging or closed groups?
