Insect and Spider Identification: Hornet, wasp, or bee??, 1 by jenbrink

jenbrink wrote:
I'm usually not afraid or jumpy around too many insects in my garden.

But this guy is new to it. He sees movement VERY well and is on guard at all times.
(this is the best photo I could get because every time I moved, he few up to check me out!)

I'm guess some type of deadly hornet?? We have the bold face hornet visit the garden or find them dead in the pool. I'm just wondering if this is a cousin of them?

Or if not a hornet, ???

Thanks for any help!
I'll post a picture of his face, but it is fuzzy.