October 9, 2025
Common Cuckoo
One of Britain’s most iconic migrants, famed for its unmistakable call and extraordinary brood-parasitic lifestyle, the Common Cuckoo was once widespread but is now in decline.
October 8, 2025
Nightingale
In just 20 years Nightingale territories at Knepp have increased by 5000% and the Estate now holds roughly 1% of the UK population. The abundance of scrub and wood-pasture habitat has created the ideal conditions for this species to thrive.
October 8, 2025
Southern Migrant Hawker
The Southern Migrant Hawker is a large, agile dragonfly that has recently colonised Britain, thriving at Knepp’s ponds and wetlands where it finds perfect breeding and hunting habitat.
October 7, 2025
Willow Emerald
First recorded in Britain in 2007, the Willow Emerald has rapidly expanded its range, thriving at Knepp’s wetlands and riparian habitats.
October 9, 2025
Common Cuckoo
One of Britain’s most iconic migrants, famed for its unmistakable call and extraordinary brood-parasitic lifestyle, the Common Cuckoo was once widespread but is now in decline.
October 8, 2025
Nightingale
In just 20 years Nightingale territories at Knepp have increased by 5000% and the Estate now holds roughly 1% of the UK population. The abundance of scrub and wood-pasture habitat has created the ideal conditions for this species to thrive.
October 8, 2025
Southern Migrant Hawker
The Southern Migrant Hawker is a large, agile dragonfly that has recently colonised Britain, thriving at Knepp’s ponds and wetlands where it finds perfect breeding and hunting habitat.
October 7, 2025
Willow Emerald
First recorded in Britain in 2007, the Willow Emerald has rapidly expanded its range, thriving at Knepp’s wetlands and riparian habitats.