The Performance

We walked through the woods this morning on what promises to be a perfect autumn day, with the last of the leaves clinging to the trees after the recent high winds.

However, today was made extra special by a performant by a red squirrel which...,

...after spotting us while on the ground, made a hasty retreat up a convent tree, looked coyly back at us, and then....

....really began to show off, starting with its left profile view, presumably is best side, then....

....an upside-down position to show off its very smart tail, followed by....

....a hug-from-below position - "Look how daring I am!" - and ending with a....

...."Well, how did I do?"

Needless to say we clapped enthusiastically.