This app enables you to identify species. It shares your observations with the Atlas of Australia. This open access platform is available to anyone to learn about nature, contribute to science, and support biodiversity research. Tutorials are on how to use the app available.

https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/

Tutorial link: https://inaturalist.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/folders/151000547795

TurtleSAT allows you to map the location of freshwater turtles across Australia. In WA, this information is used to better understand and conserve the Southwestern Snake-Necked Turtle.

https://www.turtlesat.org.au/turtlesat

Our frogs are under threat from habitat loss, disease, and climate change. Record frog calls with the free FrogID app and help gather essential information to better understand and conserve Australia’s frogs.

https://invertebratesaustralia.org/invert-id

Dolphin Watch is a citizen science project monitoring the dolphin communities in Perth, Mandurah and Broome. The project combines data from research scientists and reports from Dolphin Watch volunteers to help us better understand how the dolphins use our rivers and estuaries.

https://www.riverguardians.com/projects/dolphin-watch/

This app enables you to identify and map the location of butterflies across Australia. A fact sheet help you navigate the app.

https://www.butterflies.org.au/login

Fact sheet : https://www.butterflies.org.au/external/faq 

With only your phone and a curious eye, you can join thousands of Australians uncovering the extraordinary invertebrates that live in our gardens, parks and schoolyards.
Each photo you upload to Bug Hunt Australia on iNaturalist adds to vital knowledge – helping protect lesser-known but critical species and detect invasive species before they spread.

https://bughunt.org.au/

To save birds, we need reliable data. Compiled from the combined efforts of professional researchers and citizen scientists, Birdata is Australia’s longest running digital database for bird sightings with more than 30 million records (and counting)!

https://bughunt.org.au/

Birds in Backyards citizen science surveys provide important research into the birds that live where people live and allow anyone with a backyard – large or small – to take part. Birds in Backyards and Birds in Schools surveys are part of the BirdLife Australia data portal – Birdata

https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/surveys

NatureLink Perth intern Caitlan Davis compiled these resources about birds, mammal, insects, spiders, amphibians, reptiles, plants or ecosystems across the Greater Perth Region.

Need to identify fungi? This app helps you identify up to 400 species with photos, illustrated tables and detailed information providing more accurate identification and fun facts.

https://www.maablabs.com/en/ifungi-au/

This key to the Native Orchids of Western Australia helps you identify and learn about all the currently known native orchids found in Western Australia. It is designed for flowering plants and works best when they are fresh and observed in the field.

Key to the Native Orchids of Western Australia

Identifying Invertebrates

This website provides links to a number of resources to help you identify different types on invertebrate animals.

https://invertebratesaustralia.org/invert-id

AUSSIE BEE

All about bees! This site provides a wealth of information about bees in Australia including how to identify our native bees.

https://www.aussiebee.com.au/