Move Over, Fake Spiderwebs—Nature’s Got This Covered
It's definitely beginning to look more like fall as the leaves turn color and pumpkins and Halloween decorations begin to appear all around the neighborhood. So far— I've noticed fake spiderwebs, glowing pumpkins, giant dragons and ghosts, and spooky skeletons.
When I stepped outside in the fog for my early morning walk today, everything looked a little mysterious. I noticed hundreds of spider webs on the bushes and grass — real spider webs glistening in the morning mist. They were everywhere: stretched across bushes, woven through the grass, and draped over rocks like delicate lace.
It felt like nature’s version of Halloween décor — elegant, eerie, and completely unplanned. No store-bought decoration could ever match the artistry of a spider’s web on this foggy morning. However, after the sun came out and the fog lifted, the spider webs all seemed to disappear!!
But did they really disappear? I did a little research and found out.
On foggy mornings or when there’s dew on the grass, spider webs become much easier to see because moisture collects on the thin strands of silk. The tiny water droplets catch and scatter light, making the webs stand out clearly against the darker background of bushes and grass. Once the sun comes out and the moisture dries, the droplets disappear, and the silky spider webs becomes nearly invisible again.
So, it turns out that the webs are still there even when we can't see them.! How many spiders are living in my bushes???
Each web is typically made by one spider, so in the simplest case, one web ≈ one spider.
However, many spiders abandon old webs and make new ones regularly — sometimes even daily. So some of the webs you see could be old or inactive.
Keep an eye out after a misty night or foggy morning — you might find your own patch of natural spooky Halloween magic waiting outside your door.
In the meantime, enjoy the majestic colors !
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Noticed lots of spider webs on bushes last few days when we were out for our daily walk too. Happy Autumn!
ReplyDeleteThey are kind of fascinating
DeleteGreat photos. I love Hallowe'en so much. My favourite time of the year :-D I love that last photo with the gorgeous trees :-D
ReplyDeleteI do like fall a lot- not such a Halloween fan anymore.
DeleteGood morning I enjoyed your fall post Wen we lived in the woods we saw lots of these spider webs and huge beautiful webs in the trees-very cool to see.
ReplyDeleteWe have been sooo dry her most of the summer and this month as well-that we don't have much color this year-most went right to brown and just dried up.
We have had a lot of moisture- thus visible webs
DeleteThe colours are glorious. I love seeing spiders' webs in the morning mist - delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes- so pretty
DeleteWe were amazed to see a neighbouring house with halloween decorations up on 1 oct - it is not usual in Australia as it seems to be in the US - love all your photos and those amazing frosty spiders webs
ReplyDeleteYou are so right- In the US most houses are already decorated
DeleteI love the look of fall spider webs (unless I happen to accidentally run into them).
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on that Kathy
DeleteWhat an amazing sight! This is such an interesting example of nature. Thanks for sharing these spooky photos. I've never seen something like this in mass.
ReplyDeleteJudee, thank you for visiting my Halloween Tablescape this morning and leaving such a nice comment. Much appreciated. Happy Halloween!
Well I left the comment because it was absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
DeleteI enjoy spotting webs in the backyard this time of year too. Such industrious spiders in this world!
ReplyDeleteso glad your back Marie. Yes, they have been working hard
DeleteWe have very little color yet so thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos. By the end of the month ours should be like yours. We do have the spiders and webs though. I saw a HUGE spider near the front porch starting a web and he had to go. I usually leave nature alone but like I said, it was HUGE.
ReplyDeleteI usually leave spiders alone - but they're some big ones that are just too scary. I try to catch them in a paper cup and put them outside.
DeleteAren't they gorgeous! And fascinating. Your fall color up there sure is pretty; we don't have much to speak of yet. But I'm sure I'd see some of those pretty spider webs if I were up early enough, haha! Happy October, Judee! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYes, it's odd- weather is still very warm during the day ( cool at night) but leaves are turning and falling.
DeleteThat's so interesting about the spider webs and completely new to me. You're right about nature's Halloween decor! Tis the season! Our color is coming on. I think this week up north we may see some lovely color!
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