Sadly, the incredible stag beetle is threatened across Europe. We need to know more about not only where they are surviving, but also how many there are, year on year. That’s where you come in – as citizen scientists, we need your help!
You can help by taking part in the Stag Beetle Count. This annual survey is a Europe-wide study that will allow us to see long-term trends and take action where and when it is needed. Anyone who lives in an area where stag beetles are found (explore the map to check) can take part from 1st June and the survey will run until the end of July.
How to take part
You will need do the count six times between the 1st June and 31st July. It takes about half an hour and is only carried out in warm, dry weather – the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer’s evening! You can either count stag beetles along a 500m walk (transect), or from a fixed point in your garden (point count). Here’s a video guide to help you carry out the survey.
To take part, go to European Stag Beetle Monitoring.
You can download instructions below.
If you want to record a one-off sighting of a stag beetle, click here.
