Insect and Spider Identification: CLOSED: Who made this nest?, 1 by angele

angele wrote:
Thank you Sheila for your effort, you too Leo.
Leo, I haven't had an opportunity to go back though this spot is just a few miles from my home. I'm afraid I am too tenderhearted (nuts?) to be a scientist. I imagine how I would feel if someone came along and destroyed my hard work and I just can't bring myself to tear apart things I find in nature. LOl, now I'm imagining all of you rolling your eyes at me
:-)

I do think it would be a good idea to observe these for awhile. We have had some torrential rains as recently as yesterday & I wonder if they are still there.
Here is a closer view of the opening at the top.