Former RSPB president will help draw up shortlist of creatures for possible depiction on next British banknotes

Miranda Krestovnikoff enjoyed three terms (nine years) - as RSPB president

FORMER RSPB president and broadcaster Miranda Krestovnikoff will have a say in what wild creatures are to be featured on the next series of British banknotes.

She has agreed to join a panel of nature enthusiasts who will draw up a shortlist of species that will then be put out to a Bank of England consultaton with the public.

Among birds, Robin and Puffin are likely to be favourites for inclusion.

The other panellists are:

* Katy Bell: Senior conservation officer at Ulster Wildlife, managing species conservation projects across Northern Ireland. Katy holds a BSc Hons in Zoology from the University of Edinburgh and a Masters in Ecology and Conservation Biology from Queen's University Belfast. Katy has worked in various research, ecology and conservation roles for universities and environmental NGOs.

* Gordon Buchanan MBE: Wildlife filmmaker and author who has worked on numerous BBC documentaries.

* Steve Ormerod: Professor in the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University, specialising in freshwater ecology. Steve holds a PhD in river ecology and is also deputy chairman of Natural Resources Wales and a member of the UK Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 

* Nadeem Perera: TV  presenter, author and cultural strategist working at the intersection of nature and identity. He is the founder of Hero Hyena, a culture-led creative studio exploring wildlife through contemporary storytelling. He is co-founder of Flock Together, a birdwatching collective encouraging greater participation in nature among underrepresented communities.

* Dawn Scott: Executive Dean of the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. Dawn is a Professor of Mammal Ecology and Conservation. She holds a PhD from the University of Durham and has  as a council member for The Mammal Society.

It is not known when the public consulation might take place, nor when the new wildlife banknotes will come into circulatin

The current series of banknotes features portraits of Winston Churchill (£5), Jane Austen (£10), JMW Turner (£20) and Alan Turing (£50).