Funnelweb strolling along the verandah, spotted me & my torch & scooted into the grass.
Pics 1&2 are in front of the brick where obs147232596 shows two spiders mating. Passed by later & this one* is trying his luck, but to no avail.
This is one of many tarantulas that I am able to find close by - they also are at a variety of ages and sizes, but there are several quite large adults! Woohoooo!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147232596 refers. Another unsuccessful suitor.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147232596 refers. Another unsuccessful suitor.