Project S.W.A.N.
Network summaryNetwork diversity

Species variety stands out across S.W.A.N. — 03 August 2026

3 August 2026

337

Detections

22

Species

Whole network

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

Species variety stood out across the network on 03 August 2026. Across the network, 337 bird detections were stored from 22 species. 1 of 1 active stations contributed detections.

The leading station totals were Avocet - Swaffham (337).

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 85 detections and 25% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Common Wood-Pigeon, and European goldfinch.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 00:12; the last was Barn owl at 22:06; the busiest hour began at 06:00 and contained 46 detections.

That total was 33% below the preceding seven-day daily average of 506.0.

These records are automated acoustic classifications and should be treated as likely detections rather than confirmed sightings or verified records.

A note about the data: automated acoustic detections are useful indicators, not guaranteed proof of species presence. Important or unusual records should be independently checked.