Critical Reynolds No
"Disgusting creatures"?
No I don't buy that for one second. Sorry but you are displaying the classic symptoms of a closet spotter in denial. Your protestations are much too "loud" to fool us.
I recon you have an anorak at home somewhere. You were going out spotting yourself when you came across other spotters and one had taken your usual spot! Come on, admit it!.
I am NOT a spotter, ya hear!!