Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamSpecies diversity

Species variety stands out at Avocet - Swaffham — 06 August 2026

6 August 2026

351

Detections

22

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The station produced a particularly varied species list on 06 August 2026. The station recorded 351 bird detections across 22 species on 06 August 2026.

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 80 detections and 23% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Eurasian tree sparrow, and Common Wood-Pigeon.

Across the day, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 00:23; the last was Barn owl at 22:38; the busiest hour began at 06:00 and contained 47 detections.

That total was 19% below the preceding seven-day daily average of 432.4.

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.