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

Species variety stands out at Avocet - Swaffham — 28 August 2026

28 August 2026

153

Detections

16

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 153 bird detections across 16 species on 28 August 2026.

European Robin was the most frequently classified species, with 44 detections (29% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included Eurasian Blue Tit, Common House-Martin, and House sparrow.

Across the day, The first likely detection was European Robin at 05:14; the last was Gadwall at 23:29; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 47 detections.

Activity was quieter than the recent pattern: the preceding seven-day daily average was 178.9 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.