White stork photography
at the Knepp Estate, Sussex
About this safari
Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to photograph the first White Storks to live wild in the UK for several hundred years. These large majestic birds have recently been re-introduced into the pioneering Knepp Wildland Estate (Europe’s largest rewildling project) by the White Stork Project, their reintroduction has caused a great deal of excitement and you may have seen the storks featured in national news reports.
Members of the public normally join a long waiting list to tour Knepp and view the storks but you will go on a one-to-one safari, to capture nesting, pair bonding, feeding, storks in flight, as we slowly move to the best locations to capture these photogenic birds located across the magnificent Rewildlimg project.
Dates Available by mutual arrangement
Detail
Location: West Sussex, Knepp Rewilding project
Maximum 2 people
Session will last up to 6 hours
Low water-level hides and pop-up hides may be used if required
Dates by mutual agreement
Kit list
Camera – lens of at least 300 mm (a longer zoom telephoto is the best choice)
Tripod (for stability & to reduce movement)
Sturdy foot wear: wellies or walking boots.
What should I expect?
A relaxed, roving safari, to the best locations and vantage points to capture various aspects of this majestic birds’ lifestyle; it is highly likely that you will be able to photograph relaxed behaviour with storks perching on trees, feeding and in flight
What
People SayDavid helped me get to grips with how to use my camera properly. And then set me up in a hide to photograph a whole range of woodland birds. I have terrible eyesight and to be able to see these beautiful birds so close up was quite emotional and magical for me – I had no idea what I was missing on my doorstep!
Sarah Rothwell
Amateur photographer
FAQs
Do I need to be an advanced photographer?
Some courses are specifically for beginners and other are more specialised for those with intermediate skills.
1 to 1 courses can be bespoke to cater for specific needs.
Most hides, do not require advanced skills, but this may depend on the shots you want.
Please note, hiring a hide set-up does not include supervision.
What are the terms and conditions?
It is assumed that you have read and agree with these terms and conditions at time of booking. And that you understand that by booking a wildlife hide, you are fully aware that there are no guarantees with wildlife. Read our T&Cs in full.
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