I have the feeling that the VR (vibration reduction) in my Nikon 18-200 gives off a sound that this cat does not like. Normally it takes one, at most two shots and off he is.
“Alley Cat Song” from Holly Cole’s latest album titled “Holly Cole” is the Song of the Day and it fits the mood. No lyrics this time, and for a sound sample I have to beg you to Amazon’s German site.