Bald-faced Hornet licking the stonework. Getting salts and minerals?
Also, licking forelegs to groom antennae. Like a cat!
The grooming wasp was spotted Saturday in the sun. This nest was seen Sunday, with at least one wasp hanging around still.
Bald-Faced Washing
3 responses to “Bald-Faced Washing”
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Great photos! I have to admit you are pretty brave to get that close to the hornet nest!
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A telephoto lens kept me about five feet away. But they were so intently going in and out and up and away, I was well away from the stream of them.
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Fussy but feisty as well. Been stung enuf times to keep my distance (and more than five feet if I can help it).
Backyard and Beyond 
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