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Avocet - SwaffhamNew station species

A first likely Common Sandpiper detection at Avocet - Swaffham — 10 August 2026

10 August 2026

330

Detections

24

Species

Avocet - Swaffham

Report scope

Listening report

Built from the recorded detection data for this reporting period.

A new voice appeared in the stored record for Avocet - Swaffham: Common Sandpiper. Its first likely detection was logged at 21:19 on 10 August 2026.

The station recorded 330 bird detections across 24 species on 10 August 2026.

The soundscape was led by Common House-Martin, which accounted for 78 detections and 24% of all classifications. Other regularly classified voices included House sparrow, Eurasian tree sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

The day's timeline shows that The first likely detection was Barn owl at 02:22, while the last was Common Sandpiper at 21:19; the busiest hour began at 07:00 and contained 43 detections.

The total sat 24 detections below the 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.