Marsh Tit or is it a Willow?

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A few shots taken today of a Marsh/Willow tit?

These being very similar I am never 100%? I am opting for Marsh on size of bib (Hitler moustache ha-ha) And no plain panel on wings?

Please let me know your thoughts and confirmation one way or another? :LOL:

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Defintaly Marsh tit. Small black bib and the black crown does not drop to the bottom of the eye.
 
stevie69 said:
Defintaly Marsh tit. Small black bib and the black crown does not drop to the bottom of the eye.
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Cheers Steve!

turbotom said:
nice set
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Thank you ;)

jc55 said:
Very nice set no3 for me
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Thank's John!

mex said:
http://www.britishbirds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Willow-Marsh-Tits.pdf

Its a long read,but well worth it if.
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Cheers for link I even more confused now ha-ha!

I knew about the bib but this certainly more thorough and have saved the .PDF for future reference ;)
 
Marsh tit. Note the pale spot on the upper mandible, not found in willow tit. Great shots!
 
Well let me know if you find one and send it to Surrey please. ;)
 
Great set of images , and a Marsh Tit as stated the pale spot, small bib, and crown shape all add to this species.
 
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