THIS MONTH’S EXPERT PANEL

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.

ANDY STODDART is Vice-Chair of the Rarities Committee with many years’ birding experience, and the author of several books and ID papers.

LEE BARBER is Demographic Surveys Organiser for the BTO. He runs the Nest Record Scheme and has been a bird ringer since 2004.

JULIAN HOUGH is a birder, photographer, nature writer and illustrator. Originally from Britain, he now resides in Connecticut, USA.

ED STUBBS is BirdGuides and Birdwatch Content Editor and has a keen interest in migration and patch watching.