Willow or Marsh Tit? (Poecile montanus or Poecile palustris)

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  volker sthamer

• Nov 25, 2018

Superb image Alan, well done!

 

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  Andrew Whitehouse

• Nov 25, 2018

Good picture Alan. It shows the pale cutting edge to the bill very well, which indicates Marsh Tit.

 

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  Andy Hall

• Nov 25, 2018

Yes, Marsh Tit for me

 

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  bievreJJ

• Nov 25, 2018

a splendid photo of this marsh tit!!! top setting and colors, many tfs!!!

 

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  Sue and Simon Wakely

• Nov 25, 2018

Beautiful Sharpe Image Of This Marsh Tit Alan, Well Done Tfs!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,

 

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  Joelle-Marcelle

• Nov 25, 2018

I am not sure but I would say it is a willow tit. Its crown is dull and not glossy and it has a pale wing panel.And its cheek seems to be wholly white. A wonderful close-up of this tit, Alan.

 

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  Joelle-Marcelle

• Nov 25, 2018

After reading the previous comments it looks as if I am completely wrong ! So be it!

 

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  j toon

• Nov 25, 2018

don't worry alan 99% can't tell the diffrence and half of the 1% are wrong, the only sure way to tell is their song...a great capture...well done.....

 

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  KC Foggin

• Nov 25, 2018

Beautiful lighting on this beautifully captured Marsh Tit!

 

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  AlanS

• Nov 25, 2018

Thanks to all for your ID input and comments, much appreciated I think it most likely to be a Marsh Tit as the distribution of the Willow Tit doesn't seem to include the New Forest.

Alan.