Wasp

[nuthatch]

Ooo I like it - looking good - tunnels of swirly ice cream

I'm glad they're still there. Wonder if Brock has been back.

[Placido]

Strange, isn't it, that they've chosen to rebuild rather than begin again in a safer (higher !!) location. Haven't learned their lesson.
Hope all this industry won't be in vain.

Fascinating stuff.

[Jacksparrow]

Things like Wasp nests have always fascinated me because of their complexity. Is there a Wasp nest project manager in their midst or is the design and requirements innate to each worker involved?

[Willpar]

They certainly get the job done jacksparrow. Whatever their system it works a treat.

Farther on down the lane from that wasp nest, I found another as I was coming up the bridle path. Dug out again, so no doubt a badger. These look more like the common wasp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJnouaTTB2c

[Jacksparrow]

It is a very brave or stupid individual that tries to dig out a wasp nest. We all know how bad tempered they can be when annoyed. The Badger will be operating at night so perhaps they are less aggressive after dusk.

[nuthatch]

They do look bigger wasps

They ought to nest in a bird nesting box - I'd like to see a badger trying to get in there

Sorry, Mr Badger Sir, Your Honour - not laughing really

[Willpar]

The End?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hFqMYwaSOE

[Jacksparrow]

I think by the time we reach September the main business of creating new Queens is just about done. If not they've had a busy year for nothing!

[Placido]

That looks quite comprehensive .
Seems to be a lot of activity in one particular spot; maybe that's where the queen was.

[Willpar]

That got me thinking as well placi. Considering the whole thing was the size of a football to begin with. The queens chamber could be behind those stones.