Digirame,
I assume that's what we (in the UK) would call a Coypu?
Tim
June 3, 2024
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Tim,
Yes, according to what I read that is correct. A Coypu is a Nutria. They came to Oregon from South America to farms for their fur. A few got loose and now they are everywhere in our area where there are lakes, wetlands and ponds. They have also invaded Washington state to the north of us.
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Digirame,
Back in the 1970s & 80s we also had a significant feral population of Coypus in the UK - in East Anglia - that caused quite a lot of damage to the lowland ecosystem. Not sure I would do it now, but as a young computer programmer/analyst I developed an IT system to help direct Ministry of Agriculture (now Defra) trappers in the most efficient manner. Don't know if the computer system helped but "we" eradicated them within 4 years
And now we are deliberately, but tentatively, re-introducing beavers - good thing in my opinion. How times change
Tim
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A big parade here on Sunday, with the Ringstrasse closed to all vehicular traffic from noon to 5pm or later, and chaos everywhere else.
This new sign sprang up overnight!
David
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Maybe. He had a black metal sheet that looked like it blocked light from a photographic plate, and he wasnt firing off shots like one can with digital cameras; but he also had what looked like a digital back and a fancy light meter in his bag. Obviously quite expensive kit!
David
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I very much like the look of trumpet vines. I was never attacked by one, but made the mistake of letting it grow in our yard in Indiana. It burrowed under concrete and came up everywhere!
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David,
Is the sign you are referring to, the one with the "U" with "WC" below it? What does it signify? Did you get any pictures of the parade?
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This is the normal sign for a U-Bahn (subway) station. the one I showed has been modified for the weekend. Also added sticky tape on the horizontal bar.
David
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Subject: Wild Rose
Here's a wild rose flower I found the other day. If you also find some, let's see what you got. 😀
Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds
FNumber - 11
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM -
Subject: European Goose
Is this an European goose that Photobygms showed us? I assumed it was somebody's pet that got loose. I rarely see them, but this one let me get close using only 99mm focal length.
Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 99 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM -
That looks like a Greylag Goose to me @Digirame 👍
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Photobygms,
Thanks. 😀 I'll have to keep my eye open for any more Greylag geese.
