Factual reference · Season 1, Episode 15

The Second Voice

Recorded from 12:00 9 September 2026 to 11:59 10 September 2026

The real wildlife-monitoring record behind this episode. BirdNET proposals and observations are presented with their original uncertainty notes; character assignments remain fictional.

2026-09-09 · 12:07:29-12:36:17 BST

Common Magpie (1); Eastern Gray Squirrel (3); Eurasian Jackdaw (4); Eurasian Nuthatch (1)

Detections: 9   Confidence: 0.870-1.000

Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's continuing narrative presence without resolving an individual.

2026-09-09 · 13:04:41-13:47:35 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (9); Eurasian Nuthatch (1); European Robin (2)

Detections: 12   Confidence: 0.710-0.970

The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's continuing narrative presence without resolving an individual. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 14:11:03-14:50:29 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (6); European Robin (9)

Detections: 15   Confidence: 0.590-0.990

The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 15:03:06-15:59:45 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (6)

Detections: 6   Confidence: 0.940-0.980

The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 16:11:54-16:54:59 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (10)

Detections: 10   Confidence: 0.690-0.990

The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 17:08:35-17:56:11 BST

Common Chiffchaff (1); Dunnock (1); Eurasian Jackdaw (17)

Detections: 19   Confidence: 0.750-0.990

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. One Dunnock detection supports a natural first appearance for Mildred, without individual confirmation. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 18:06:32-18:59:38 BST

Common Magpie (2); Eastern Gray Squirrel (2); Eurasian Jackdaw (9); European Robin (3)

Detections: 16   Confidence: 0.500-0.980

Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 19:00:05-19:59:55 BST

Eastern Gray Squirrel (16); Eurasian Jackdaw (3); European Robin (15)

Detections: 34   Confidence: 0.580-0.990

Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-09 · 20:00:26-20:27:47 BST

Carrion Crow (1); European Robin (4); Grey Heron (1); Tawny Owl (5)

Detections: 11   Confidence: 0.810-1.000

One Carrion Crow detection: a potential new character only, not an established identity. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved. One reviewed Grey Heron detection supports a passing visitor, not an established character. Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-09 · 22:57:13-22:57:13 BST

Tawny Owl (1)

Detections: 1   Confidence: 0.960-0.960

Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-09 · 23:16:17-23:19:47 BST

Tawny Owl (9)

Detections: 9   Confidence: 1.000-1.000

Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-10 · 01:22:43-01:22:43 BST

Tawny Owl (1)

Detections: 1   Confidence: 0.590-0.590

Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-10 · 02:03:53-02:21:05 BST

Tawny Owl (13)

Detections: 13   Confidence: 0.830-1.000

Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-10 · 05:28:55-05:56:51 BST

European Robin (5); Tawny Owl (1)

Detections: 6   Confidence: 0.580-0.990

Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved. Structured owl comments retain both Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-10 · 06:01:45-06:57:23 BST

Coal Tit (6); Eastern Gray Squirrel (24); Eurasian Jackdaw (4); European Robin (18)

Detections: 52   Confidence: 0.410-1.000

Coal Tit activity supports Clive's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-10 · 07:04:45-07:59:36 BST

Coal Tit (4); Eastern Gray Squirrel (9); Eurasian Jackdaw (6); Eurasian Nuthatch (30); European Robin (5); Long-tailed Tit (10)

Detections: 64   Confidence: 0.510-1.000

Coal Tit activity supports Clive's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's continuing narrative presence without resolving an individual. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved. Long-tailed Tit activity supports the established trio without resolving individuals.

2026-09-10 · 08:00:14-08:55:06 BST

Common Magpie (1); Eastern Gray Squirrel (21); Eurasian Jackdaw (8); European Goldfinch (1)

Detections: 31   Confidence: 0.360-0.990

Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. One Goldfinch detection supports a natural first appearance for one named Goldfinch, without individual confirmation.

2026-09-10 · 09:16:11-09:59:52 BST

Coal Tit (1); Common Magpie (5); Eurasian Jackdaw (8); Eurasian Nuthatch (2); European Robin (8); Long-tailed Tit (6)

Detections: 30   Confidence: 0.420-0.990

Coal Tit activity supports Clive's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's continuing narrative presence without resolving an individual. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved. Long-tailed Tit activity supports the established trio without resolving individuals.

2026-09-10 · 10:08:35-10:51:35 BST

Common Chiffchaff (11); Eurasian Jackdaw (4); Eurasian Wren (1); European Robin (9)

Detections: 25   Confidence: 0.490-0.980

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. The Jackdaw group is active; individual birds are not resolved. One Wren detection supports a natural first appearance for Brenda, without individual confirmation. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

2026-09-10 · 11:02:08-11:18:49 BST

Common Chiffchaff (5); Eastern Gray Squirrel (1); European Robin (1)

Detections: 7   Confidence: 0.630-0.970

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Squirrel activity supports the squad's narrative presence without resolving individual squirrels. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individual birds are not resolved.

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