That is very keen of them Maniac - I think it has spread across the nation though - its popping seed pods are very effective, particularly if they pop next to a stream or a river. It's along waterways that it is the worst problem I think.
Clouds definitely worth sending off to the clouspotters fan club nellie. Wished I'd had a camera earlier. Student, or possibly an orc spotted, returning from the summer migratory season. Trudging up the hill from the station with his bags. And his battle axe.