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

Many voices across the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape — 22 September 2026

22 September 2026

121

Detections

13

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 121 bird detections across 13 species on 22 September 2026.

House sparrow was the most frequently classified species, with 62 detections (51% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included European Robin, Rock Pigeon, and Eurasian Blue Tit.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was Rock Pigeon at 05:29, while the last was Barn owl at 20:36; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 26 detections.

The station finished 6 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.