Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamActivity reduction

A subdued day in the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape — 02 September 2026

2 September 2026

94

Detections

13

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

A lower level of activity stood out in the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape on 02 September 2026. The station recorded 94 bird detections across 13 species on 02 September 2026.

House sparrow was the most frequently classified species, with 23 detections (24% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included European Robin, Rock Pigeon, and Common House-Martin.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was European Robin at 05:08; the last was Eurasian Bullfinch at 22:39; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 28 detections.

Activity was quieter than the recent pattern: the preceding seven-day daily average was 174.0 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.