According to Insect Identification for the Casual Observer, these wasps "defend their nests, first by turning their collective gazes at an approaching threat." While distracted by the Limpkin I was watching, and then some otters that came through, i didn't notice this nest until I almost drifted into it. Luckily they paid no attention to me. I credit that to my very fashionable floppy hat.Ringed Paper Wasp Polistes annularis*Ichetucknee RiverIchetucknee Springs State ParkSuwannee County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 1 July 2021*Thanks to iNaturalist for the ID
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