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?'

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

Local Knowledge

Bite out of fishing pier.

'You lifted your head.'

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

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

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

Ice fisher.

Two old superheroes on a park bench feeding the birds.

"River well stocked this year."

Man fishing with large bait

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

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

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

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

Reverse psychology

A woman drawing birds makes them fly around the room.

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

Mantis Love

My other cello is a Stradivari

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

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

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

"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!'"

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

The art of yoga is the power of the mind.

Of pitting his own wits against their natural cunning

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