"Deserted . . ."

All but one leaf has disappeared from this tree. I was surprised to see this paper wasp nest or at least I think that's what it is. I find it amazing that these wasps are able to construct their nest from plant materials combined with saliva and it appears to be made from paper.

Now if I were still in school I would have found a way to take down this specimen and bring it in for students to examine and do research to learn all about these insects.