Routine Monitoring
Reports and data from Knepp’s Ecology Team.
August 4, 2025
Knepp River Restoration Dragonfly Survey
This set of surveys, starting in 2015, were a follow-on survey from the dragonfly surveys carried out in the summer of 2005 by Paul James.
June 26, 2025
Bat Survey Report 2009
Discover the presence of bats, roosting behaviour, and habitat use across the rewilding landscape at Knepp Estate in this 2009 survey.
June 26, 2025
Bird Ringing Report 2018
Discover how bird populations are responding to dynamic changes in vegetation structure and insect abundance within the Wildland Project at Knepp in 2018.
June 5, 2025
A Review of Bird Ringing at Knepp
This report summarises bird ringing at Knepp from 2015 to 2019.
June 4, 2025
Knepp Bird Ringing Report 2022
From Blackcaps to Chiffchaffs: This survey demonstrated the huge bird diversity found in Knepp estate including 12 amber-listed and 3 red-listed species.
August 4, 2025
Knepp River Restoration Dragonfly Survey
This set of surveys, starting in 2015, were a follow-on survey from the dragonfly surveys carried out in the summer of 2005 by Paul James.
June 26, 2025
Bat Survey Report 2009
Discover the presence of bats, roosting behaviour, and habitat use across the rewilding landscape at Knepp Estate in this 2009 survey.
June 26, 2025
Bird Ringing Report 2018
Discover how bird populations are responding to dynamic changes in vegetation structure and insect abundance within the Wildland Project at Knepp in 2018.
June 5, 2025
A Review of Bird Ringing at Knepp
This report summarises bird ringing at Knepp from 2015 to 2019.
June 4, 2025
Knepp Bird Ringing Report 2022
From Blackcaps to Chiffchaffs: This survey demonstrated the huge bird diversity found in Knepp estate including 12 amber-listed and 3 red-listed species.
May 14, 2022
Flight Paths and Feeding Grounds of Turtle Doves at Knepp
Turtle doves are thriving at Knepp. This study reveals how nesting scrub, seed-rich fields and daily movement support their survival in Sussex.
October 16, 2021
Harvest Mouse Survey 2021
Discover how volunteers at Knepp surveyed for the elusive Harvest Mouse in this 2021 report.
June 23, 2021
Back from the Brink! The 2021 Purple Emperor Season at Knepp
After a disastrous 2020, Knepp’s Purple Emperors staged an unexpected comeback in 2021. Despite late emergence, wild weather and a mid-season heatwave, these elusive butterflies returned, offering hope for the seasons ahead.
June 4, 2021
Knepp Bird Ringing Report 2021
Despite a quiet year, Knepp’s ringing data reveals vital insights into migration, breeding, and rare bird recoveries across Sussex and beyond.
October 30, 2020
The History of the Knepp Mill Pond Heronry and the Value of Surveying Nests Using a Remotely Piloted Drone
Enhancing heronry monitoring at Knepp Mill Pond by combining decades of data with innovative drone technology to uncover hidden nests and improve conservation efforts.
May 14, 2020
Knepp Bird Ringing Report 2020
2020 saw record-breaking bird ringing at Knepp, with over 2,400 birds of 41 species recorded; including rare highlights like House Martins and Lesser Whitethroats.
May 5, 2020
Repeat of the Baseline Moth Survey
Explore the results of Knepp’s 2015/2016 moth survey repeat—tracking species composition and abundance a decade after baseline sampling.