Sara McMahon is a Devon-based birder. She wrote Bird Watching magazine's Cornwall round-up for more than 20 years and is the co-author of Best Birdwatching Sites in Cornwall and Scilly.

Kevin Rylands is a birder and naturalist living in Devon. He worked for the RSPB for over 25 years, supporting the conservation of Chough, Cirl Bunting and Stone-curlew in particular. He is part of the Dawlish Warren Recording Group and is also Devon Bird Recorder.