I understand the getting dark and wanting to get the dang critter out.
I did the same thing myself one picture which turnd out lousy.
The thing is your elattead you get one then realize the work ahead of you and you forget that that is the ONLY moment you have with the down critter whole for any pics.
I know make sure I take more than I'll share, use or want 'cause that is again, the only time you'll have to take pictures.