Exmoor's Moorland Birds
Between mid April and early July 2024, a team of four bird surveyors conducted a survey of moorland breeding birds in Exmoor National Park. Over 35,000 birds from 89 different species were recorded. A selected group of 22 Target Species, chosen for their significance on moorland within the National Park, underwent in-depth analysis. By comparing the results to the 2014 and 2008 surveys, changes and trends in these species were assessed. This series of Storymaps and dashboards presents information on the Index of Abundance based on the 2024 data.
You can read the full report here
Read a summary table of the birds that reveals the initial findings of the Survey here.
The National Park Authority has put to together a 'Moorland Birds of Exmoor National Park Pocket Guide' which can be picked up at our National Park Centres.
Examine the 2 collections of Target Species and other bird species discovered during the 2024 survey.
You can also get some insight as to where to go on Exmoor to watch these birds.
Explore Information on target bird species below
Explore information on some of the other bird species recorded in the survey below
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We are very grateful to the partners who have kindly supported and funded this survey.
Read about who supported the Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey 2024
For more information about the survey or any questions that you would like to be answered then please email Ali Hawkins (Senior Ecologist) ahawkins@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk