Factual reference · Season 1, Episode 17

Garys News

Recorded from 12:00 11 September 2026 to 11:59 12 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.

2026-09-11 · 12:00:54-12:49:42 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (5); European Robin (4)

Detections: 9   Confidence: 0.710-0.990

Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 13:28:53-13:47:56 BST

Common Chiffchaff (1); Eurasian Wren (1)

Detections: 2   Confidence: 0.930-0.990

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Wren activity supports Brenda's narrative presence without resolving an individual.

2026-09-11 · 14:04:06-14:37:42 BST

Common Chiffchaff (1); Eastern Gray Squirrel (3); Eurasian Jackdaw (1)

Detections: 5   Confidence: 0.540-0.910

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Squirrel activity supports the squad without resolving individuals. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals.

2026-09-11 · 15:01:30-15:59:44 BST

Dunnock (1); Eurasian Jackdaw (11); European Robin (27)

Detections: 39   Confidence: 0.370-0.990

Dunnock activity supports Mildred's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 16:01:02-16:53:35 BST

Eastern Gray Squirrel (23); Eurasian Jackdaw (11); European Robin (4)

Detections: 38   Confidence: 0.510-0.990

Squirrel activity supports the squad without resolving individuals. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 17:03:35-17:54:15 BST

Common Magpie (1); Eurasian Jackdaw (9); European Robin (9)

Detections: 19   Confidence: 0.560-0.980

Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 18:00:20-18:57:11 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (16); European Robin (21)

Detections: 37   Confidence: 0.360-1.000

Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 19:01:44-19:57:40 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (19); European Robin (38)

Detections: 57   Confidence: 0.430-0.990

Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-11 · 20:00:38-20:20:58 BST

European Robin (2); Tawny Owl (1)

Detections: 3   Confidence: 0.460-0.840

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

2026-09-11 · 22:32:02-22:32:02 BST

Tawny Owl (1)

Detections: 1   Confidence: 1.000-1.000

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

2026-09-11 · 23:21:01-23:55:53 BST

Eurasian Coot (1); Tawny Owl (10)

Detections: 11   Confidence: 0.970-1.000

One Coot detection: a potential passing visitor, not an established character. Structured owl comments retain Science evidence and Narrative cast assignments; uncertainty is preserved.

2026-09-12 · 00:06:52-00:07:49 BST

Tawny Owl (3)

Detections: 3   Confidence: 0.980-1.000

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

2026-09-12 · 03:56:55-03:59:41 BST

Tawny Owl (4)

Detections: 4   Confidence: 0.690-1.000

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

2026-09-12 · 04:00:11-04:09:38 BST

Tawny Owl (7)

Detections: 7   Confidence: 0.910-1.000

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

2026-09-12 · 06:02:30-06:50:48 BST

Common Chiffchaff (1); Common Magpie (2); European Robin (4)

Detections: 7   Confidence: 0.570-0.990

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-12 · 07:03:16-07:50:45 BST

Common Chiffchaff (4); Common Magpie (6); Dunnock (1); Eurasian Jackdaw (5); Eurasian Nuthatch (3); European Robin (5); Great Tit (1); Long-tailed Tit (9)

Detections: 34   Confidence: 0.660-1.000

Chiffchaff activity supports Colin's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Magpie activity can support Gary while retaining individual uncertainty. Dunnock activity supports Mildred's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved. One Great Tit detection supports a natural first appearance for Barry, without individual confirmation. Long-tailed Tit activity supports the established trio without resolving individuals.

2026-09-12 · 08:01:52-08:55:04 BST

Dunnock (3); Eurasian Jackdaw (15); Eurasian Nuthatch (7); European Robin (9)

Detections: 34   Confidence: 0.530-0.990

Dunnock activity supports Mildred's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Nuthatch activity supports Derek's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-12 · 09:00:55-09:58:39 BST

Dunnock (4); Eurasian Jackdaw (9); European Robin (33)

Detections: 46   Confidence: 0.510-1.000

Dunnock activity supports Mildred's narrative presence without resolving an individual. Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

2026-09-12 · 10:00:55-10:56:40 BST

Eurasian Jackdaw (8); European Robin (15)

Detections: 23   Confidence: 0.400-0.980

Jackdaw activity supports the Jacks without resolving individuals. Robin activity is consistent with the established Smith family, but individuals are not resolved.

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