Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
Overview
Marsh tits are hard to separate from willow tits. The call helps. Pitchoo. Marsh has glossy cap. Willow has dull cap. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Both declining. Red list.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Oak · Deciduous |
| Diet | Insects, seeds |
| UK population | Around 41,000 pairs. Declining. Red list. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Oak woodland. That pitchoo call. Marsh tit. Willow tit is similar. Marsh has glossy cap. Call is the best way. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Woodland. Grizedale, Borrowdale, RSPB Haweswater. Hard to separate from willow tit. Call is the key.
Identification
Small tit. Black cap. Glossy. Pitchoo call. Similar to willow tit. Cap and call are the keys.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Learn the call. Pitchoo. Marsh. Woodland. Grizedale. Borrowdale. They're declining.
Conservation Status
UK Red List
This species is on the UK Red List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating serious concern about its population decline or unfavourable conservation status. Monitoring in the Lake District contributes to national population tracking.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.