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

A varied day at Avocet - Swaffham — 28 October 2026

28 October 2026

85

Detections

14

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 85 bird detections across 14 species on 28 October 2026.

House sparrow was the most frequently classified species, with 27 detections (32% of the daily total). Other regularly classified voices included Rock Pigeon, European Robin, and Dunnock.

Across the day, The first likely detection was European Robin at 05:48; the last was Rock Pigeon at 21:23; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 17 detections.

That total was 24% above the preceding seven-day daily average of 68.3.

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.