Summary: Swarm of bees in a tree
The cluster you see in the tree is actually a swarm of bees. When honeybees swarm, they gather like this temporarily, clustering around their queen while scout bees search for a new place to build a hive. It’s a natural and usually peaceful process — they are not aggressive unless disturbed. A wasp nest would look more like a papery ball or structure, not a dense living clump like this.
ⓘ On This Day in the World - Apr 27, 2025