Albino Squirrel

This furry creature is so visible from far away that it is so hard to hide, even in the

thickest branches. Sadly, I did not see it ever again. Hope that it is fine, munching

nuts and seeds. And if anyone can explain if this is a specimen of white squirell or

just an albino variant? Thank you.

White squirrels are quite common here in our "neck of the woods" (western NC), and you can even attend a "White Squirrel Festival" in Brevard, NC.  I don't think this is an albino as the eye is dark; not red as I believe it would be if it was a true albino. 

We have quite a few of these white squirrels in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They are not albinos. They sure are pretty!