Once a common sight, now we only know of two breeding pairs in North Lanarkshire.
We want to save it from extinction and you can help by letting us know if you spot one. Email greenspace@northlan.gov.uk to let us know.
How to identify a Willow Tit
What does it look and sound like?
Look for a plain buff-coloured bird with a black cap, the pale bib contrasts with its black cap. The bird has a distinctive call - a repetitive, low and harsh pitched ’tschay’.
Where might I see it?
Their favourite haunt is wet wooded areas with scrubby trees or broad-leaved woodland. Like Woodpeckers, they bore their nest holes in trees.
When might I see it?
The best and busiest time to see Willow Tits is March through to June although they can be seen all year round.
How can I help?
Put up a bird box in your garden to provide a home for Great or Blue Tits who if they cannot find their own sometimes take the Willow Tits’ nests.
If your house is near woodland, put food out for birds in winter. A fatball or lard wrapped in chicken wire hung from a tree branch is a perfect feast.
