Spitting Spider!

I was absolutely delighted to find a Spitting Spider in the kitchen this morning. This unmistakeable and beautifully-patterned spider traps its prey by shooting sticky venom from its jaws. This is only my second sighting, having seen one a couple of years ago in the bathroom.

I'm happy to report that a pair of Blue Tits are nesting in the nestbox in the front garden. They hardly ever fail to nest each year which is great.

A Swift flew at roof-level over Richmond Road this morning.