Carolyn, I must apologize for my attitude. I am an empty nester who has taken and inordinate interest in my garden critters. Like most moms, "Don't you dare say anything bad about my kid!! I don't care if he bites, spits or throws hard objects, he's not a bad kid...he's MINE!" I feel the same way about my yard critters and can get very defensive about them. Sorry if I was very harsh, overbearing and/or offensive.
Sorry if I was very harsh, overbearing and/or offensive. 
