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

Species variety stands out at Avocet - Swaffham — 17 September 2026

17 September 2026

161

Detections

15

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The station produced a particularly varied species list on 17 September 2026. The station recorded 161 bird detections across 15 species on 17 September 2026.

The soundscape was led by European Robin, which accounted for 65 detections and 40% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included Common House-Martin, Rock Pigeon, and House sparrow.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was Barn owl at 00:32; the last was Rock Pigeon at 23:53; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 21 detections.

The station finished 63 detections above its preceding seven-day daily average.

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.