Marsh Tit Longevity Record
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The Marsh Tit caught on the first CES day of the year is causing quite a stir, as it holds the longevity record for this species in the UK. There is a good article on this in the Northern Echo and shortly will be one on the BTO Demog Blog.
This bird (ring number R084872) was first caught in July 2004 as a juvenile bird, and since has been caught 43 times. This is a fantastic record for the reserve to hold and highlights the hard work and care taken by the ringing team and volunteers who help to maintain the reserve in such good condition.
