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

Species variety stands out at Avocet - Swaffham — 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

230

Detections

20

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 17 August 2026. The station recorded 230 bird detections across 20 species on 17 August 2026.

The soundscape was led by Common Wood-Pigeon, which accounted for 53 detections and 23% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Eurasian Collared-Dove, House sparrow, and Common House-Martin.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 02:35; the last was Rock Pigeon at 22:10; the busiest hour began at 06:00 and contained 24 detections.

The total sat 17 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.