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My Lucky Day

© Terry Cervi
Deluxe Website: buffalogalphotos.com

My Lucky Day

Uploaded: September 03, 2021 19:25:44 | Entered: September 03, 2021 19:25:44

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Sigma150-500mm, F6.3, 1/640, ISO500 I couldn't believe my eyes when I happened to look out my back door to see a beautiful white squirrel scampering around the back yard! White squirrels are almost always a white version of the eastern grey squirrel. There are a few types of genetic aberrations that cause the white coats. The first is albinism, caused by a mutation on a gene that codes for pigmentation. Albinos have red eyes. The other is a white morph, caused by a different gene. It is a naturally occurring trait of eastern grey squirrels that is very, very rare.

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Su Sana E. P level-classic September 03, 2021

Indeed a lucky catch and a great capture of this cute one, Terry!! Details are fantastic and that look on his face is priceless!! #1768277

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 03, 2021

Lucky you, Terry! He’s really pretty! Super detail, comp, dof and light! #11924952

Kenny Metro level-classic September 03, 2021

The beauty of photography, you captured this rare squirrel for eternity, Awesome!!! #11924966

Joannie Bertucci level-classic September 03, 2021

Amazing capture Terry! I've never seen a white squirrel and it looks like it has blue eyes! fave #11924975

Elias A. Tyligadas level-deluxe September 04, 2021

Fantastic shot, detail and POV of this rare version squirrel, Terry! Great luck to catch it! #11924989

Terry Korpela level-deluxe September 04, 2021

Nicely Done Terry! A Great Find! #11925012

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 04, 2021

Wow - What a great find and capture!! A wonderful wildlife experience! #11925021

Leslie McLain level-classic September 04, 2021

Amazing capture, Terry. #11925035

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 04, 2021

Lucky indeed with an outstanding capture too. A winner. #11925038

Janet Criswell level-deluxe September 04, 2021

Wonderful image of a lucky find, Terry! And he/she looks friendly! #11925076

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