Lichen-covered branch
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As a relief from all the snowy pictures of late, here's a wonderful lichen-covered branch. The colours of these lichens really stood out along the beck now that the snow has all but melted.
Lichens are usually 2 lifeforms, one of which is a fungus, living together in harmony. They are important to any woodland eco-system, being food and shelter to many micro-organisms, from mites to tiny spiders and snails. Small birds, such as Long-tailed Tits, use lichens to camouflage their nests.