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

A varied day at Avocet - Swaffham — 08 August 2026

8 August 2026

357

Detections

23

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

A broad mix of likely bird voices passed through the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape. The station recorded 357 bird detections across 23 species on 08 August 2026.

Common House-Martin was the most frequently classified species, with 142 detections (40% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included House sparrow, Common Wood-Pigeon, and Eurasian Blue Tit.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was Barn owl at 00:36, while the last was Dunnock at 22:40; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 61 detections.

The total sat 3 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.