In the early morning, sheet weavers covered the meadow with delicate, horizontal webs that glittered with dew.

The sociable weaver builds massive communal nests that can house dozens of birds and provide shelter from heat and predators.

The sociable weavers built an enormous communal nest that sheltered dozens of birds.

The antique dealer explained that the ornate weavers' shuttle on display was actually the shell of Radius volva, an East Indian marine univalve.

A lone weaver ant stretched across the gap between two leaves to shuttle a crumb back to its nest.

Sutton Weaver is a peaceful village whose riverside paths attract weekend walkers.

A funnel weaver hid in the corner of the garden, its funnel-shaped web glistening with dew.

At dusk, funnel weavers covered the low shrubs with silk, creating narrow tubes where they could ambush prey.

At dusk, the meshweb weavers emerged from the tall grass to mend their intricate traps.

Local guided tours often highlight the historic inns and cottages along Weavering Street.