Marsh Tits in Netherlands
When the Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) is present in Netherlands, when it nests, and which native Netherlands plants supply the food it depends on.
- Status in Netherlands
- Resident all year
- Nesting season
- April–June
- Size
- 11.5 cm, 12 g
- Nest box
- 25 mm hole
When to expect marsh tits in Netherlands
The Marsh Tit lives in Netherlands all year round. Mild, wet winters; hard frosts bring large movements of thrushes and finches.
Temperate maritime, flat and low-lying, with wind off the North Sea.
Nesting in Netherlands
In Netherlands the Marsh Tit usually nests April–June. Nest site: natural tree hole. Clutches are 7–9 eggs, incubated for 13–15 days; chicks fledge after 17–20 days, and pairs raise 1 per year.
- Nest box: 25 mm hole. Put boxes up by February and clean them out between September and January.
- Avoid cutting hedges during the nesting season (roughly March to August) — in the UK, disturbing an active nest is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Native Netherlands plants for marsh tits
Of the native plants we track for Netherlands, these 8 provide food the Marsh Tit uses:
Haws feed thrushes all winter; spring blossom supports hundreds of insect species.
Late-winter berries when little else is left, plus dense nesting cover.
Late-summer berries taken by Blackcaps and thrushes.
Thorny cover that protects nests; early blossom for insects.
Berries and nest sites in its tangles; moths for insect-eaters.
Blackberries and impenetrable nesting cover.
Seed heads for Goldfinches and a nectar source for insects.
Early-summer cherries for Blackbirds and Jays.
Feeding in the garden
Insects, seeds and beechmast; hoards food.
- Best foods: Sunflower hearts.
- Feeders: Tube feeder.
- A declining bird of mature broadleaved woodland; gardens next to old woods are best.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked
Are marsh tits in Netherlands all year?
Yes — the Marsh Tit is resident in Netherlands all year.
When do marsh tits nest in Netherlands?
Typically April–June. Clutches are 7–9 eggs, incubated for 13–15 days, with 1 per year.
Which native plants help marsh tits in Netherlands?
Hawthorn, Ivy, Elder, Blackthorn, Honeysuckle, Bramble, Common knapweed, Wild cherry are native to Netherlands and provide food or cover the Marsh Tit uses.
What nest box does the Marsh Tit use?
25 mm hole.
Marsh Tits in other countries
Other garden birds in Netherlands
Sources
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.