The Marsh Tit: Close Up HD Footage (Poecile palustris)

The Marsh Tit is a small bird you might spot in woodlands across the UK. Despite its name, you won't find it in marshes - it actually prefers old forests with lots of oak and beech trees. These little birds are about the size of a Blue Tit and look quite similar to their cousins, the Willow Tit.
Marsh Tits have a shiny black cap, white cheeks, and greyish-brown feathers on their back and wings. They're quite clever, hiding seeds and nuts to eat later when food's harder to find. You might hear them making a pitchy "pitchou" call.
These birds don't migrate, so they stay in the UK all year round. They make their nests in holes in trees, often using ones that other birds have left behind. Sadly, there aren't as many Marsh Tits as there used to be, mainly because their forest homes are disappearing. But if you're lucky, you might spot one at a bird feeder in your garden, especially if you put out sunflower seeds or peanuts.

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