Rare sighting

Bergen-area wildlife enthusiast and photographer Phil Hambrook said he's never before seen an albino squirrel in the region — that is until he spotted this one munching away in a spruce tree on Canada Day. Not only are wild albino animals uncommon to begin with, but they rarely make it to maturity as they stand out and are more prone to fall prey to predators.

Simon Ducatel
Jul 12, 2016 1:00 AM

Bergen-area wildlife enthusiast and photographer Phil Hambrook said he’s never before seen an albino squirrel in the region — that is until he spotted this one munching away in a spruce tree on Canada Day. Not only are wild albino animals uncommon to begin with, but they rarely make it to maturity as they stand out and are more prone to fall prey to predators.,

About the Author: Simon Ducatel

Simon Ducatel joined Mountain View Publishing in 2015 after working for the Vulcan Advocate since 2007, and graduated among the top of his class from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's journalism program in 2006.

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