# LERC Wales

> Record wildlife sightings in Wales with GPS, photos, and expert review. (iPhone/iPad app by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lerc-wales/id1353170866 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Centre for Ecology and Hydrology](https://appshunter.io/developer/986306797)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lerc-wales/id1353170866/reviews.md

## What is LERC Wales?

Biological recording in Wales has never been easier. With this app, you can quickly enter your sightings either using your device's GPS or the interactive mapping facilities, add photos, descriptions and other information to help the local experts make the most of your wildlife sightings.

The data that you provide will be kept secure and will be regularly backed up. Automatic checks will be applied to your observations to help spot potential errors, and experts can review your sightings. All wildlife sightings for non-sensitive species are shared with other users and will be made available to National Recording Schemes, Local Environmental Record Centres and Vice County Recorders (VCRs).

The Local Environmental Record Centres in Wales will ensure that your wildlife sightings are available to those that need them whether it is for nature conservation, planning, research or education.

•	Works fully offline
•	Record all the wildlife you see - supports all UK species
•	Add new records with minimal effort
•	Benefit from automatic data checks and review by experts
•	Share your sightings with the recording community
•	Contribute to science and conservation
•	Fully bilingual

## Key features

- Offline functionality
- Record all UK species
- Add new records easily
- Automatic data checks
- Expert review of sightings
- Share sightings with community
- Contribute to science and conservation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lerc-wales/id1353170866/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app and easy to use

*2023-05-24*

Really ease to use, lots of info to report and even more to search for.
I wish more people knew about this app. I tell everyone I know by sharing on social media but it needs to be better advertised.

### 4/5 — LERC Wales

*2020-09-08*

A useful app for logging bird sightings. I’d be interested in finding out if the data was used and by whom.

### 5/5 — Easy to share records

*2020-05-30*

Simple to share records of common species, hopefully all records are useful. Learning more invertebrate id as I go

### 5/5 — LERC APP

*2020-05-29*

Good app to let you submit sightings

### 5/5 — Duncan Brown

*2020-05-09*

Ar ôl defnyddio i-record a darganfod bod hwn yn wasanaeth Cymraeg ?llawn, byddaf yn defnyddio hwn o hyn ymlaen ar gyfer fy nghofnodion gardd personol. Mi ddefnyddiwn (Euros ap Hywel a finnau) system cofnodi ar daenlen ar ddiwedd pob tymor i gofnodi’r data sydd yn dod i fewn trwy Cymuned Llên Natur (Grwp Facebook). Er hynny, mi fyddaf yn annog defnyddwyr i ddefnyddio LERC i gofnodi yn achlysurol o’u gerddi er mwyn ysgafnu’r baich ar drefn Euros o gofnodi data ar daenlen o brosiect Llên Natur.

### 5/5 — eezeepeezee

*2019-12-29*

A really useful, easy to use app. I try and spend an hour or two each afternoon recording the species I see in or above the garden. If the data are then useful then that is even better.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2019-10-05*

Very easy to use

### 5/5 — Get involved!

*2019-09-02*

Easy to use app for biological recording.

### 5/5 — 💚

*2019-08-30*

I love this do quick and simple to record

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2019-08-23*

Easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about LERC Wales

### What is LERC Wales used for?

LERC Wales is a utility app designed for biological recording in Wales. It allows users to easily enter wildlife sightings, add photos and descriptions, and contribute to conservation and research efforts.

### Can I use LERC Wales offline?

Yes, LERC Wales works fully offline, allowing you to record wildlife sightings even without an internet connection. This makes it convenient for use in remote areas.

### What kind of wildlife can I record with LERC Wales?

LERC Wales supports the recording of all UK species. You can document all the wildlife you see, contributing to a comprehensive database.

### How are my wildlife sightings reviewed?

Your observations undergo automatic checks to help spot potential errors. Additionally, experts can review your sightings, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the data collected.

### Is my data shared with others?

For non-sensitive species, all wildlife sightings are shared with other users and made available to National Recording Schemes, Local Environmental Record Centres, and Vice County Recorders.

### What devices is LERC Wales available on?

LERC Wales is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for mobile use to facilitate on-the-go recording.

### How often is LERC Wales updated?

The latest version of LERC Wales is 6.2.3, last updated on November 13, 2025. Updates ensure the app remains reliable and includes improvements.

### Does LERC Wales have ads?

No, LERC Wales does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on facilitating wildlife recording without interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.3 — 2025-11-13

Maintenance update.

### 6.1.2 — 2024-11-08

Added species list survey.

### 6.0.7 — 2023-09-04

Updated libraries.

### 6.0.0 — 2023-06-13

A major upgrade.

### 5.4.4 — 2021-12-09

Fixed activities page.
Fixed OS map layer.

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