They Should Respect That

Why not be a rock parrot catcher?

That's what the crab's thinking.

The Birder has more conventional ideas.

This is an aquatic reserve, says the Birder. The taking of crabs and plants is prohibited.

My Crab is a Taker of Birds, says Terence.

He's a Blue Swimmer Crab, and you took him, says the Birder.

I didn't, says Terence. He came into my hands.

We took him, says Shu.

No harm done, says the Birder. Drop him back where you found him.

It's not fair! says Terence. He was a Crab, but now he isn't.

The Crab is glad someone understands him.

He now identifies as a Rock Parrot Catcher. They should all respect that.

........

Down on the mudflats and saltmarshes, Sweezus is getting used to the Nikon D7750.

Its high resolution makes for great nature photos.

His only problem is......

Point it at the BIRDS, says Midge.

Come on, says Belle. Oh look! There's a spoonbill!

Sweezus turns slowly.

Deep breaths..... point and ....ring ring!

The spoonbill flies off. Sweezus answers his phone. It's Vello.

Coming back soon? asks Vello.

Yeah, says Sweezus. What have you got for me?

A visitor, says Vello. I'd like you to show him around. Pick his brains a little. Nothing too obvious. See if he'll write us an article.

I'll be back tomorrow, says Sweezus. Who's the guy?

I don't want to put you off, says Vello.

Not Sartre, says Sweezus.

No, says Vello. Wait and see.

At least give me a clue, says Sweezus.

Superman, says Vello.

Awesome, says Sweezus. Okay, got to go now. I'm in the middle of something.

He was in the middle of something. He was photographing a spoonbill. But the spoonbill has long gone. And an egret has taken its place.

Deep breath...point and....

Superman?

What's up? says Belle.

Would you say Superman was a philosopher? asks Sweezus.

No way! says Belle. Didn't he fight for Truth, Justice and the American Way?

Sweezus thinks about that for a moment.

Belle's right. No way.