THIS MONTH’S EXPERT PANEL

MIKE ALIBONE is Birdwatch’s Optics Editor. He has been testing binoculars and telescopes for 15 years.

JOSH JONES is well known as BirdGuides’ Head of Content. He has been obsessed by all things birdy since he was a toddler.

REBECCA ARMSTRONG is Birdwatch’s Editor. She has a wideranging interest in all wildlife.

DOMINIC MITCHELL is Birdwatch’s founder and was Managing Editor for 27 years. He has been birding in for more than 45 years.

MATT PHELPS is a patchbirder and all-round nature enthusiast based in West Sussex. He also works in conservation.