The Dorset Records Panel (DRP) is responsible for the assessment of all records of rare & scarce bird taxa in Dorset on behalf of the Dorset Bird Club.

Rarity records are reviewed by panel members with a wide range of knowledge and experience, maintaining a rigorous approach to recording standards and ensuring scientific integrity for the future.

Latest decisions:

The latest WIP (work in progress) for Dorset records from BBRC and DRP is available here when published.

List of species considered by the panel:

www.dorsetbirds.co.uk/recording/description-species/

Rarity description forms:

Written description

Photographed

Sound recorded

DRP current voting panel members:

Olly Frampton
Mike Morse
Phil Saunders
Steve Smith
Ian Stanley (Recorder) - recorder@dorsetbirds.co.uk
Joe Stockwell

all photos © Peter Coe