Project S.W.A.N.
Avocet - SwaffhamNew station species

A new voice at Avocet - Swaffham: Green sandpiper — 21 October 2026

21 October 2026

114

Detections

13

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

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Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

The standout result from Avocet - Swaffham was a first likely station detection of Green sandpiper, recorded at 06:59.

The station recorded 114 bird detections across 13 species on 21 October 2026.

The soundscape was led by House sparrow, which accounted for 35 detections and 31% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included White Wagtail, European Robin, and Rock Pigeon.

Across the day, The first likely detection was European Robin at 06:28; the last was Rock Pigeon at 21:37; the busiest hour began at 09:00 and contained 27 detections.

The station finished 42 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.