Tag Archives: hornet nest

Winter wasp wail

Posted on February 2, 2014 by parkpathwalker

Coming upon this nest lead to a double-take: What were wasps doing out at this time of year? But it seems these hive members stopped crawling some time ago, even though their dusty shells still cling to the paper home … Continue reading →

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Primeval piñata

Posted on November 8, 2013 by parkpathwalker

Suspended at the end of a branch like a party-game candy container ready for whacking, this hornet’s nest is probably vacant by now. Its construction is nothing short of astonishing, especially considering the relative size of its builders (perhaps Bald-faced … Continue reading →

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