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

House sparrow dominates the Avocet - Swaffham record — 23 September 2026

23 September 2026

91

Detections

9

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

House sparrow was the clearest recurring voice at Avocet - Swaffham, accounting for 34 detections on 23 September 2026.

The station recorded 91 bird detections across 9 species on 23 September 2026.

House sparrow was the most frequently classified species, with 34 detections (37% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included European Robin, Eurasian Blue Tit, and Rock Pigeon.

Across the day, The first likely detection was European Robin at 06:01; the last was Mistle Thrush at 21:37; the busiest hour began at 08:00 and contained 20 detections.

Activity was quieter than the recent pattern: the preceding seven-day daily average was 118.6 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.