Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Death of a Horned Owl (1x20)

Air date: Aug 18, 1979

Hunters are visiting forest. They kill and disturb animals. Gocha got frightened by Owl - wise friend of Banner. No matter that Owl doesn't even touched him, Gocha complained about him to Banner. Banner asks Owl not to eat any squirrels, but it angers Owl and he makes hard decision - to end friendship with Banner, friendship that has gone too far for an rodent and predator. He frightens Banner by attacking him, but feels very sorry later. Banner is suffering as well - he lost one of his best friends. Owl asks for forgiveness, but Banner did not listen to him. Nevertheless, Owl decides to warn squirrels when he sees hunters are nearby. In attempt to save Banner from certain death he got bullet meant for Banner. Later he dies calmly surrounded by his friends grieving.