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Wasps Nest Overwhelms Nature Reserve Office
4 Aug
Summary
- A nature reserve manager returned to find wasps had built a nest.
- The wasp nest measured 1m (3.2ft) and surrounded office furniture.
- The manager found the situation fascinating despite having to leave.

A nature reserve manager was compelled to work from home after an unexpected discovery in her office. Upon returning on June 11, Eilish Rothney encountered a significant wasp nest, approximately 1m (3.2ft) in size.
The nest had meticulously enveloped a bookshelf containing ring binders. Rothney observed the wasps constructing the nest, noting its layered appearance resembling exotic paper.
Initially finding the situation fascinating, she decided to leave the office to the insects. The nest began on the floor and spread upwards, integrating with the shelving and binders.