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Avocet - SwaffhamNew station species

A first likely Eurasian Blackbird detection at Avocet - Swaffham — 03 July 2026

3 July 2026

1,008

Detections

18

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The standout result from Avocet - Swaffham was a first likely station detection of Eurasian Blackbird, recorded at 03:55. The day also added Rook, Great Bittern, and Eurasian Bullfinch to the station record.

The station recorded 1008 bird detections across 18 species on 03 July 2026.

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 733 detections and 73% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Eurasian tree sparrow, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Common House-Martin.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 03:39; the last was Barn owl at 22:53; the busiest hour began at 08:00 and contained 90 detections.

The station finished 908 detections above its preceding seven-day daily average.

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.