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

A quieter pattern emerges at Avocet - Swaffham — 04 September 2026

4 September 2026

21

Detections

8

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

Bird activity eased at Avocet - Swaffham, producing a more subdued daily record. The station recorded 21 bird detections across 8 species on 04 September 2026.

House sparrow was the most frequently classified species, with 9 detections (43% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Rock Pigeon, and Eurasian Blue Tit.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Greater Whitethroat at 05:54; the last was Common House-Martin at 19:39; the busiest hour began at 10:00 and contained 8 detections.

That total was 87% below the preceding seven-day daily average of 160.9.

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.