Daily stories built from real station data: the species heard, the rhythm of activity and the changes appearing across Project S.W.A.N.
Wider perspective
Combined reports draw together activity across public stations while keeping the scientific caveat clear.
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10
AUG 2026
New network species
Common Sandpiper appeared in the stored S.W.A.N. network record for the first time, with its first likely detection at Avocet - Swaffham at 21:19.
09
AUG 2026
Network diversity
A broad mix of likely bird voices shaped the network record. Across the network, 316 bird detections were stored from 26 species. 1 of 1 active stations contributed detections.
08
AUG 2026
Station spotlight
The strongest station total came from Avocet - Swaffham at 357 detections.
Local station archive
Explore the local story behind each station, with a dedicated report for every day containing activity.
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10
AUG
2026
A new voice appeared in the stored record for Avocet - Swaffham: Common Sandpiper. Its first likely detection was logged at 21:19 on 10 August 2026.
09
AUG
2026
Morning activity arrived early at Avocet - Swaffham: the dawn period accounted for 123 detections in the daily record.
08
AUG
2026
A broad mix of likely bird voices passed through the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape. The station recorded 357 bird detections across 23 species on 08 August 2026.
07
AUG
2026
The standout result from Avocet - Swaffham was a first likely station detection of Whinchat, recorded at 12:33.
06
AUG
2026
The station produced a particularly varied species list on 06 August 2026. The station recorded 351 bird detections across 22 species on 06 August 2026.
05
AUG
2026
The standout result from Avocet - Swaffham was a first likely station detection of Redwing, recorded at 07:43. The day also added Ring-necked Pheasant and Mute Swan to the station record.
04
AUG
2026
A new voice appeared in the stored record for Avocet - Swaffham: Whooper Swan. Its first likely detection was logged at 17:30 on 04 August 2026.
03
AUG
2026
Dawn was the defining period at Avocet - Swaffham on 03 August 2026, contributing 104 detections before 08:00.
02
AUG
2026
Bird activity eased at Avocet - Swaffham, producing a more subdued daily record. The station recorded 306 bird detections across 16 species on 02 August 2026.
01
AUG
2026
The station produced a particularly varied species list on 01 August 2026. The station recorded 413 bird detections across 20 species on 01 August 2026.
