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

Species variety stands out at Avocet - Swaffham — 26 August 2026

26 August 2026

125

Detections

20

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

Variety was the defining feature of the Avocet - Swaffham record on 26 August 2026. The station recorded 125 bird detections across 20 species on 26 August 2026.

The soundscape was led by Rock Pigeon, which accounted for 24 detections and 19% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Eurasian Blue Tit, and European Robin.

Across the day, The first likely detection was Common Raven at 00:52; the last was Barn owl at 21:32; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 20 detections.

Activity was quieter than the recent pattern: the preceding seven-day daily average was 206.0 detections.

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.