Albino Squirrel

My wife is absolutely obsessed with a pair of albino squirrels that live near Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain, MA. Every time she's out running she tells me whether or not she spotted them. I had never seen them before until the day I was carrying my camera. It was loaded with Tri-X 400ASA, so you'll have to believe me when I tell you that the eyes of this little guy were blood red - a true sign of albinism. He scampered away about 5 seconds after I snapped this shot.

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dustin____ says:

Wow, that thing looks crazy.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

cpultz says:

Normal squirrels make me twitchy. If I saw this one I might freak out totally. Evil little buggars.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Gasston says:

There's an albino squirrel in the park near my house in south London. Haven't managed to get it on film yet, though.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan says:

Congratulations! This image is currently one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 28 March 2006. (It is on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

pfflyers1 says:

i knew that guy with spray can had ulterior motives. i mean who else gives out whole cashews
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

81shakes says:

I've seen al black squirrels but never seen an albino
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Leela.a says:

HA! I've seen this thing twice-I'm so glad someone caught it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Richelle Ludwick says:

that's very cool. Amazing they've lived this long, many albino animals don't survive because they stick out & are easy prey for predators.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

JessicaDC1 says:

Thats so amazing! I've never seen an albino squirrel before! Great shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jimeli1 says:

Your shot is beautiful and simple and rich.An attestment to you and your presence with nautre.Why then would Mother Nautre allow oyu to be there when an albino squirrel was at the same time.Your karma is great,and the collaboration between you the artist and this little special abberation of nature shows that you are in tune.:-)James
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Sam, this is so nice and cute. Found this on Explore. Congratulations.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Drew Tedlock says:

I saw an albino squirrel once. It was crazy. Same day I saw an albino alligator (no lie!). Somewhere in Pennsylvania, I do believe. Might have been Massachusetts, I can't remember. There should be an albino photograph group.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

trrpngirl says:

Cool shot! There is an albino squirrel that lives on the National Mall in DC; see here for photo evidence.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Hanyf says:

wow..cool shot
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

WBUR says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WBUR: The Listener Photo Project, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

verybigjen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called White and Albino Squirrels, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

taikarami says:

allegedly there is one at Houghton's Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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