Cicada Whisperer Gifts

'Oh Frank, Cicadas have moved next door. We need to sound-proof the house...'

"In the first place, it isn't "maddening crowd.' It's 'madding crowd.' "

'Isn't that cute! They're thanking us.'

'Boy, the fish are really biting today, aren't they, Fred?'

Local Knowledge

"Oooh... Look, honey. Scarlet macaws! You know, they mate for life." "That's what you think."

Bite out of fishing pier.

'You lifted your head.'

'Get the net ready, Alice. I think it's a big one.'

"My family has been fishing these waters for nearly 40 years. . ."

"What I'd give for a stimulating conversation..."

Ice fisher.

Two old superheroes on a park bench feeding the birds.

"River well stocked this year."

Man fishing with large bait

He can identify a fly taken by a trout at fifty yards range.

"Say Bernie, how come this little guy's been following you around all week?"

It is essential not to overcrowd a tank as this can cause serious problems...

'Is this river good for fish?' - 'Yes, so good the refuse to leave it.'

Reverse psychology

Lady to man taking picture of fish: 'Wiggle him a little and get him to smile.'

My other cello is a Stradivari

Any idea how long your family might be visiting?

"Where are you going? I said we need to talk."

Mantis Love

"I finally gave in, I got sick of hearing, 'Polly want a podcast?... Polly want a podcast!'"

Fish swimming by fishermen's feet - 'This looks like a safe place.'

A woman drawing birds makes them fly around the room.

"I think it loves us."

"What did you think was going to happen when you filled the feeder with lasagna?"

'Why do I need to clean the fish? -- Didn't you just take them out of the WATER?'

"Someone's sending us a tweet...it says 'more seed, please!'"

Steven had a sneaky suspicion that the local birds were beginning to rely upon here.

The art of yoga is the power of the mind.

Why doesn't birdie go soaring on high like other birds?