What's This in My Tree?

I was outside minding my own business very early this morning when suddenly there was a lot of chittering, fussy noise way up in my elm tree.

It was this!

I had never seen anything like it before, so I assessed the situation for awhile.

 
 I got closer and watched.

Then, quick as the cat that I am, I was up the tree (a little ways)

Well, I didn't catch the varmint.  After a long stand-off, the squirrel went back to wherever it came from.  Mom called me to come inside and catch a couple of big flies.  So I did that - ate 'em, too.

Now I am doing this.  Sulking a bit about that squirrel, but mostly catching a nap after a busy morning.

  

I'll catch it next time, I just know I will.