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Avocet - SwaffhamNew station species

Tawny Owl enters the Avocet - Swaffham record — 31 July 2026

31 July 2026

488

Detections

21

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 Tawny Owl, recorded at 03:20. The day also added Great Tit and Yellow Wagtail to the station record.

The station recorded 488 bird detections across 21 species on 31 July 2026.

At the top of the station list was House sparrow: 168 detections across the reporting day. Other regularly classified voices included Eurasian tree sparrow, Common House-Martin, and Rock Pigeon.

Across the day, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 00:39; the last was Water Rail at 22:36; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 93 detections.

The total sat 19 detections below the 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.