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

Many voices across the Avocet - Swaffham soundscape — 15 October 2026

15 October 2026

63

Detections

12

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

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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 63 bird detections across 12 species on 15 October 2026.

The soundscape was led by European Robin, which accounted for 18 detections and 29% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included House sparrow, Eurasian Blue Tit, and Rock Pigeon.

Looking at the timing, The first likely detection was European Robin at 06:12; the last was European Robin at 17:54; the busiest hour began at 09:00 and contained 12 detections.

Compared with the previous seven days, activity was higher: the daily average had been 51.4, against 63 today.

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.