Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamDawn chorus

An early start at Avocet - Swaffham — 01 October 2026

1 October 2026

121

Detections

9

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

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Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The early hours carried the strongest part of the Avocet - Swaffham record. Between 04:00 and 08:00, the station logged 37 detections.

The station recorded 121 bird detections across 9 species on 01 October 2026.

The soundscape was led by European Robin, which accounted for 42 detections and 35% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included House sparrow, Rook, and White Wagtail.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was European Robin at 06:10, while the last was Eurasian Moorhen at 19:18; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 22 detections.

That total was 13% above the preceding seven-day daily average of 107.0.

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.