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Saturday, May 28, 2022

ID Challenge

I'd appreciate help identifying this bird, its either a Marsh or Willow Tit. I'm leaning towards Marsh Tit because of the smaller neat bib. Sadly I didn't hear it call so can't identify it that way.




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3 comments:

  1. Michele Becker28 May 2022 at 20:58

    I think it is a Marsh tit: firstly it has got the small white spot at the base of the upper mandible that is hardly ever seen on Willow tit. It has a small bib, no discernible secondary wing panel and the head appears to be glossy.

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  2. Simon Boyes29 May 2022 at 11:34

    Thanks Edd. I agree with Michele: a Willow Tit would show a pale panel on wings.

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  3. Edd Cottell4 June 2022 at 09:43

    Thanks guys

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