Wasps bike in tree.

[Peatburner]

Went for a walk along the river Findhorn today, started of in rain and made it a challenge to get a wee fire going for a coffee.

On the way back I saw a couple of squirrels. Got a picture one.

then I spotted something in the base of a tree, turned out to be a wasps bike (nest) , never seen one so low before.

 

[Ark79]

Cracking looking spot @Peatburner. Lovely view with a cuppa That’s a bike I wouldn’t want to sit on

 

[Bam]

Not seen them like that before but then, I'm no expert. I've disturbed a couple of subterranean ones in the past. Looks like you had a good day out though mate. We didn't have the weather for it today (and the missus has had a (genuine) bad back over the last couple days, getting the fear she'll not go to work tomorrow ) so didn't get out for a long walk with the dugs as planned. I'm a bit jealous to be honest, a nice long walk in the woods is great.

 

[Ystranc]

I've seen them nest in tree roots a few times but badgers usually dig them out for the larvae, it's not a winning tactic.

 

[Bopdude]

What a great looking spot, the river looks great too, nice pictures thanks for posting