Lots of Australians had ideas about what it might be. Some said it could be a paper wasp nest. Paper wasps make their nests with a papery substance made from wood fibres mixed with spit.

In places like Australia, there are over 10,000 wasp varieties, and their nests can grow for many years. A wasp lives a very challenging life. They endure against predators, weather temperatures ...

Now is a good time to take a close look for wasp nests around your home. They are getting large enough to be noticed but have not reached their peak size yet. Wasps can nest in a variety of locations.

The female mud-dauber wasps use the mud balls to build their nests. Collecting them into clusters ... she also conducts workshops and talks across Australia on ethical nature photography. On top of ...