Albino Squirrel!

[askyagerz]

Back in the Illinois homeland and went and found some white squirrles this morning in Olney (home of the white squirrel)
They arent real albinos but have a rare white fur coloration known as leucism from a recessive gene.
http://www.ci.olney.il.us/visitors/white_squirrels/index.php

[hlthe2b]

1. Cool... Stay out of the sun, little ones...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Wonderful photos!

Not only are they great photos, but the white coats are amazing to look at.

Beautifully caught!

[Solly Mack]

3. Sweet!

[AwakeAtLast]

4. Do you live there?

I live close by. I was surprised to see this, to be honest.

My cousin got credit for a class at OCC to count them.

[askyagerz]

5. I grew up a few towns over in oblong and ste Marie area

But live in Oregon now. I'm home for my daughters graduation. Its crazy how many of them there really are there

[AwakeAtLast]

6. My Mother's side is from Sumner

My Grandfather operated the Marathon station there. Small world, huh?

I lived and taught school in Indiana for 20 years after college, but moved back last year. I teach in Fairfield.

If you are ever back in the area we could meet-up at Dairy Dee!

[askyagerz]

7. I know sumner pretty well

I grew up down on the embarrass on the jasper/Richland border. I go back about 4 times a year to see family. Next time I'm around I will give you a shout