Dawn chorus, special songsters, mud lovers, familiar finches, Sedge and Reed Warblers and mystery eggs are all covered this month.

CHRIS HARBARD After many years at the RSPB, Chris is now a tour leader, writer and editor. He lives in Arizona, USA, and travels widely.

ROB HUME began watching birds as a child. He worked for the RSPB for many years and has written several books, including one on jizz.

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

MIKE ALIBONE is Birdwatch’s Optics Editor. He has been testing binoculars, telescopes and other equipment for more than 15 years.

DOUGLAS RUSSELL is responsible for the curation of the national avian egg and nest collections at the Natural History Museum.

REBECCA ARMSTRONG is Birdwatch’s Editor, having worked on the magazine for 11 years. She has a wide-ranging interest in all wildlife.