This is one of the smallest bird coming to our feeder. This is some sort of tit but I can’t tell whether its Willow tit or Marsh tit! 
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They both are so similar. Both have a black head and black spot under the beak. Some say the only way to tell is the song or Willow tit has a brighter line on wings. Still can’t tell what’s coming to our feeder whether it’s willow tit or Marsh tit.
Ilze
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Some knowledgeable ‘twitcher’ will tell you but whatever it is you’re lucky to have him/her as a visitor.
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I would say it is probably a Willow tit. Look at the feathers on its head – they are without a shine in your excellent shots. A Marsh tit has got a more shiny black head feathers.
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Thank you, Leya!!!! I didn’t know that! Also, small Latvian tit guide won’t describe this difference.
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I am glad I could help. I have a very large number of excellent guidebooks, and from old experts too. Inherited some from an old friend who passed away last year. We used to look at birds together some 20 years ago.
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Sorry for your lose! I love watching birds around the house, but I don’t know their songs nor names 😀
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Well – watching is lovely! And right now all your time is filled with your children – precious💖
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