Yep. I felt awful because they were so scared, but every time that d*** bat swooped by my head I absolutely couldn’t stop myself from screaming. About fifteen years ago and I can still remember it lying on its back, claws up, squeaking as I took the broom to it. (Shudder).
For months afterwards my husband would say, “ Guys, what does mommy say when she sees a bat?” just to hear them scream and shriek.
Don’t feel bad. We won’t run out of bats anytime soon!
I had to bonk a rabid Wood Chuck with a shovel once. It would’ve taken too long to get my .22 as I had three curious little boys at the time and my guns were locked up like Fort Knox, LOL!
That was not a lot of fun, but it had to be done.
I’ve also been about 10 feet from a coyote that was obviously injured, but still very much able to hurt my dog or myself. I am so THANKFUL that my Lab actually OBEYED me for a change - she was pretty freaked out, too - kinda hid behind my knees as we both slowly backed away. ;)