The Long-tailed Tit is a resident and meets the winter in close-knit family flocks of 6–20 individuals.
Conserving warmth: on cold nights the flock settles tightly together in a row on a branch and huddles up to share warmth — a crucial adaptation for such a small bird.
Foraging: the flock works its way through shrubbery and broadleaved trees, keeping in constant contact with its calls.
Vulnerability: harsh winters cause high mortality, but in good years the population recovers quickly.