Ever been blessed out by a squirrel? I received a true tongue lashing the other day.
I had a tree cut down that was too close to the house and was also rotten in the core. The squirrels were at a loss. They had been used to being able to jump from the back porch straight into the tree limbs. It was a huge hackberry, full of bird and squirrel holes and hideaways. I did hate to see it go, but it was necessary. The squirrels did not share my feelings however, and let me know it.
I apologized profusely, but the tree had to go. After all is said and done, I deserved the tongue lashing and tail twitching fury, but I do have plenty of other trees in the yard and they will adjust.
We live in concert with our wildlife friends, so I do feel quilt. I will never forget the frantic pacing back and forth, and the desperate look of "what happened to my tree." I feel the loss as well, but I know it was the right decision...no matter how much it upset the squirrels. I know they won't have to go far to reestablish their home...and I can keep my home safe from a tree way past its prime.
