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

Bird activity rises at Avocet - Swaffham — 13 September 2026

13 September 2026

93

Detections

12

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The Avocet - Swaffham soundscape was notably busier than its recent baseline on 13 September 2026. The station recorded 93 bird detections across 12 species on 13 September 2026.

At the top of the station list was European Robin: 39 detections across the reporting day. Other regularly classified voices included Rock Pigeon, Rook, and Common House-Martin.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was European Robin at 06:07; the last was Rock Pigeon at 19:42; the busiest hour began at 08:00 and contained 18 detections.

That total was 27% above the preceding seven-day daily average of 73.1.

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.