Our Mission
Our aim is to re-establish a wild, breeding population of white storks in the UK. Beloved in Europe, these charismatic birds can thrill and inspire. We hope they will become a symbol of rebirth in the UK, too, encouraging the restoration of our nature, and connecting us with communities across the continent to safeguard habitat and feeding grounds along migration routes.
Knepp and Storrington join the European Stork Village Network
As of 2025 we are proud to announce that the White Stork Project has become part of the European Stork Village Network, as Knepp and Storrington are announced the UK’s only ‘Stork Village’. More information to follow on this exciting achievement and more can be found out from the ESVN website here: ESVN: Villages
The UK's first ever White Stork and Nature Revival Festival
On May 5th, Storrington and Sullington Parish council are hosting what we hope will become an annual event of national importance and pride; the first ever UK White Stork & Nature revival festival. We’ll share more information on our website but for now, further details can be found here: Storrington joins Knepp to become UK’s European Stork Village – Storrington, West Sussex
What we do
Reintroduction
Establishing breeding stork colonies in southern England to build a sustainable population that will, eventually, colonise elsewhere in the UK.
Habitat Restoration
Improving habitat for storks in our landscapes, benefitting wildlife and ecosystems across the board.
Community Engagement
Fostering awareness and understanding of stork conservation through talks, tours, collaborations, celebrations and campaigns.
Scientific Research and Monitoring
Building up scientific knowledge of stork behaviour, feeding, habitat and migration to aid future conservation.
Explore their World
Interactive Flight Map
Follow the journeys of our GPS-tagged storks as they migrate from their nesting sites in the UK to wintering grounds in continental Europe and as far as Morocco.
Live Cam Feed
Dive into the daily lives of a pair of white storks at Knepp through our 24-hour live camera feed. Watch them nest-building, pair-bonding and bill-clattering and – hopefully – bringing up chicks to successfully fledge.
Gallery
Browse our gallery of images and video clips from the White Stork Project, from the arrival of our ‘starter’ birds from Poland to our first successful nest, and those nerve-wracking moments of a fledgling’s first flight.
Latest News
Daily Mail article
Colin Fernandez, Environment Correspondent for the Daily Mail writes about the project.
The majestic white storks at Knepp – a volunteer’s experience
Gary Franklin, White Stork Project volunteer, shares his experiences of helping the project.
Autumn Migration 2024
A summary of the incredible journeys the storks embarked on as they moved towards their winter grounds.