UK Roadkill Records
Citation
The Road Lab UK (2024). UK Roadkill Records. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/r3xakd accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-10-13.Description
The dataset is comprised of ad hoc records of animals seen dead on the road submitted primarily by members of the public (citizen scientists).
Purpose
The records were collected for the purposes of quantifying and mapping roadkill across the UK.
Sampling Description
Quality Control
As the process of data submission is not automated, all records from the previous week are examined and locations checked at least once a week. If the species is not known, then members of the public have the opportunity to submit their record at a higher taxonomic level (for example genus or family).Method steps
- As a citizen science project, the majority of records were submitted to Project Splatter by members of the public. Through a variety of sources, such as Twitter, Facebook, smartphone applications, and our website. Due to the nature of the project, records are ad-hoc in nature, and are presence-only.
Additional info
Additional information about the Project, and links to social media pages, can be found at https://www.theroadlab.co.uk. Project Splatter is also available to answer any questions about the database.Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorThe Road Lab UK
metadata author
The Road Lab UK
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Project Splatter
administrative point of contact
email: projectsplatter@gmail.com