This month’s experts

Wildlife author James Lowen marvels at the plants and wildlife that the month of June has to offer – from orchids to Grass Snakes. Page 12.

Ian Parsons highlights how many birdwatchers believe the ‘rare migrant’ Bee-eater could become a regular breeder in Britain. Page 22.

Author and bird guide Dominic Couzens studies the behaviour of the Great Spotted Woodpecker in June woodland. Page 34.

Photographer David Tipling gets up close with the elusive sandgrouse and other special birds at a magical Spanish waterhole. Page 60.