Tits in the rain

Long-tailed tits.  Nikon D7000

9th February 2013

We had a rare visit from a pair of long-tailed tits this morning.  They braved the rain in the search of food.

Despite there being corn and sunflower seeds out, they seemed more interested in pecking the lichen off the branches of the apple tree.

As long as they leave the buds alone which are just starting to form, I do not mind.