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Common Sandpiper enters the network record — 10 August 2026

10 August 2026

330

Detections

24

Species

Whole network

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

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.

Across the network, 330 bird detections were stored from 24 species. 1 of 1 active stations contributed detections.

The leading station totals were Avocet - Swaffham (330).

The soundscape was led by Common House-Martin, which accounted for 78 detections and 24% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included House sparrow, Eurasian tree sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was Barn owl at 02:22, while the last was Common Sandpiper at 21:19; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 43 detections.

That total was 7% below the preceding seven-day daily average of 353.6.

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.