Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamActivity reduction

A quieter pattern emerges at Avocet - Swaffham — 02 August 2026

2 August 2026

306

Detections

16

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

Bird activity eased at Avocet - Swaffham, producing a more subdued daily record. The station recorded 306 bird detections across 16 species on 02 August 2026.

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 93 detections and 30% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Eurasian tree sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Rock Pigeon at 04:35; the last was Rock Pigeon at 21:23; the busiest hour began at 08:00 and contained 41 detections.

The total sat 210 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.