UK Leighton Moss Confirmation (1 Viewer)

Pitvar

Well-known member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #1

Two from this morning at Leighton Moss - I reckon Marsh Tit [glossy cap, smaller overall cap and narrower to back of head than Willow] and juv Chiffchaff [greenish hue and dark legs]? The warbler wasn't singing and the tit song was a short keep in touch typical noise and a "Pskyow" type call - really hard to make phonetically realistic words from calls isn't it! Any comments welcome.

Thanks in anticipation, Pitvar

 

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ian hamilton

mackem born and bred

• Jul 2, 2009

• #2

yeah looks like your are right with both

 

derekg

Bamber Bridge Birder

• Jul 2, 2009

• #3

Looks good for both ID's

The Marsh Tit are often seen on the feeders behind the visitors centre.

Derek

 

Pitvar

Well-known member

• Jul 2, 2009

• #4

derekg said:

Looks good for both ID's

The Marsh Tit are often seen on the feeders behind the visitors centre.

Derek

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Thanks both, these were a flock of three right over near the Lower Hide Derek, I've been to the feeders a few time and not seen them. Also had a Bearded Tit flyby from the hide and one near the grit trays briefly. The reeds are so high now its a struggle to see where the grit trays are though! Interestingly they were mist netting above the reeds very early on this morning - wonder if they were after the Beardies. Pitvar

 

derekg

Bamber Bridge Birder

• Jul 3, 2009

• #5

I was up there at the weekend and noticed the reeds are quite high around the grit trays. The Bearded Tit seems to be one of those elusive birds for me even though I frequent Leighton Moss quite a bit and have also visited Titchwell and I was over at Blacktoft Sands yesterday.

Derek