THIS MONTH’S EXPERT PANEL

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

SAM VILES is News Manager at BirdGuides. He’s a keen twitcher with an interest in Category A, C and D birds.

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

JOSH JONES is Editor of Birdwatch. He has been an avid birder since a young age, with a particular fondness for waders and gulls.