There are lots of these Stretch Spiders which build their webs between the vertical leaves of my pond plants. I tried to get in close while this one was in the middle of its web but every time it made a dash for its hiding spot where it stretched out along the underneath of a leaf but still kept one leg attached to the web, just in case there was food about:
As children we used to blow on the seed heads of dandelions, the game was to tell the time by how many goes it took to blow all the seeds away:
Both photos are hand held macro shots.
Great Tit;
The egg count has finished at eight and Mama is spending long periods on the nest with Papa bring a tasty grub to feed her every now and then.
I have never noticed these spiders. It is a good one. You have Dandelions seeding, up here we are just getting Daffodils and daisies. I do like Scotland though as the daylight hours will soon be almost twenty hours. I will catch up. How is the wee dog?
ReplyDeleteAdrian. They seem to specialize in building their webs over ponds and such like.
DeleteThat is one crowded nest - and it is going to get worse once they hatch. Lovely dandelion shot. Interesting spider behavior - cautious yet pragmatic.
ReplyDeleteIt could be Wilma. Last year seven out of nine eggs hatched.
Deletewhat a great looking spidey!
ReplyDeleteEspecially with those long front legs TWG.
DeletePerhaps those spiders were just doing their early morning yoga class??
ReplyDeleteVery good Matron.
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