Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamNew station species

A first likely Mallard detection at Avocet - Swaffham — 16 July 2026

16 July 2026

572

Detections

15

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

Mallard joined the list of species previously classified at Avocet - Swaffham when the station logged it at 19:50 on 16 July 2026.

The station recorded 572 bird detections across 15 species on 16 July 2026.

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 383 detections and 67% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Eurasian tree sparrow, Rock Pigeon, and European goldfinch.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was Barn owl at 01:29, while the last was Rock Pigeon at 21:39; the busiest hour began at 12:00 and contained 59 detections.

That total was 10% below the preceding seven-day daily average of 634.7.

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.