These animals have been fairly frequently seen in the Cosham and Purbrook areas for many years. For some years - the mid 90s to the mid noughties they also spread into Hayling Island, Southsea and to the north. For a couple of years up to 2010 there have been few reports and all of these have come from Cosham or Purbrook. More recently I have had reports from wider UK areas as shown below.
New sightings and pictures will be very welcome. E mail them to me please.
Only a few white squirrels are albinos, recognizable by pink or blue eyes and the absence of pigmentation anywhere on the body. The gene for such an absence of the pigment, melanin, is recessive, so each parent must carry it to produce an albino squirrel. Albino squirrels have vision problems and are at a disadvantage in the wild.
Many white squirrels are genetic colour variants of the gray species, as are the less common black squirrel. They breed normally and may have gray siblings. It is thought that the genes that normally produce a white underbelly in the gray squirrel are active in a wider area of their bodies, often leaving discernible gray patches on the spine and head. It is also theorized that the white coloration may even provide some kind of survival advantage in the colonies where they do thrive.
Partially white squirrels e.g. the Cheshire one listed below are described as Leucistic.
Should they, can they be protected? They are non-native grey squirrels and their offspring are as likely to be grey as white. So I doubt that they can be protected and it is debatable whether grey squirrels should be protected. In many placers they are culled to protect native red squirrels.
The sightings are arranged geographically and recent entries are in italics Click on the names below to find records from your area.
Avon, Bedfordshire Cheshire Cambridgeshire Devon Essex Gloucestershire Hampshire Kent Lancashire Lincolnshire London Leicestershire Northhants Nottinghamshire Northumberland Staffordshire Surrey Sussex Warwickshire Yorkshire Scotland Wales Outside the UK
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Avon
Hello, I live in South Bristol and have many big trees
in my garden. I always see grey squirrels on my fence and in the trees,
but this morning I saw for the first time in my life a white squirrel sitting on
the fence. Sorry no picture, either I was too slow or the squirrel too
fast. The next time I try to be faster.
I hope this was of interest to you.
Regards
Renate Weiss
Unfortunately no pictures - squirrel was far too clever
and quick - but spotted a white squirrel in trees on Buckwood Lane ,Whipsnade
,Bedfordshire
Best wishes and Merry Christmas
Andy Brocklehurst
Just spotted a white squirrel in my garden in Biddenham, Bedford 9:30 17th August 2020
I spotted a white squirrel today 16th Jun 2020 in Old Warden Bedfordshire. It was on a farm track n a wooded area Thanks James Bryan
Three sightings in Bromham, Bedfordshire this
morning. 2 locations at the opposite ends of the village approx 1 mile apart.
Following on the from a
recent sighting in Bromham, Bedfordshire (which is about 3 miles from me) on
your website, I saw this white squirrel in trees on a green just off Chiltern
Avenue, Bedford (which is a very urban area)
And weirdly enough, my
eldest lives in Havant!! Regards
Just following up on the sighting of a white squirrel in
Bromham Bedfordshire in 2017.
We have a white squirrel living near us on small
wooded area near us in Bromham Bedfordshire. It has been there for the
past couple of years . I have not been able to catch on camera yet!
Nicola Lewis
Hi my hubby has just come back from walking our
dogs and spotted a white squirrel.We live in Bromham, Bedford. Mk43 area.
A white squirrel visits our garden in Barton Cambridge 2/3 times a week. David Rapley 12 Dec 2016
hi John.
just seen a white squirrel in Marbury Park, Northwich,
not too far from the canal. I had to double take as never seen one. felt almost
mythical. pics attached, taken on my phone. Thanks, David.
There were 2 white squirrels by the canal bridge in Marbury Park on 30thjan 2022. Ann Barr.
Just to let you know I’ve sighted
a white squirrel at the entrance at Marbury Park in Northwich near the car park.
It’s the first time I’ve ever seen one and was very surprised. The date was 23
December 2021 at approx 2pm.
Kind regards Janet Millett
For the last few months at work we have set up a bird
feeder and such just outside our asphalt plant, we have had regular visits of a
white squirrel.
Thought it would be nice to report it to someone in
case they are rare or infrequently seen.
Kind regards
The Marbury Park white squirrel was still present on 20th.
The Marbury Park white squirrel was seen
By Lou Starky foraging on the ground near the entrance to the car park - a
beautiful animal.
Hi, just seen your website and thought you might like
to know that the Marbury Park (Northwich) white squirrel is doing fine. Didn't
get much of a photo but it sat watching us from about 15 feet up in it's regular
spot. Saw it about 2 months ago as well, but didn't realise there was a
dedicated website.
White squirrel in Marbury Park Cheshire
Saw the white squirrel of Marbury Park Cheshire this evening 17. 50hrs sunday 11/10/2020
Saw a white squirrel today (16/09/2020) at Marbury
country park in Cheshire.
Steph
A squirrel with a white tail is a regular visitor to a
garden in Heswall, Wirral at the moment. 'Springwatch' have
told me it may be 'leucistic'. I know its not completely white but just
thought your group might be interested.
Hi just to let you know I saw the famous white squirrel in
Marbury park Cheshire today (1st March 2016)`of all places in the car park!
Just to say we were in Marbury Country Park Cheshire
today 25th October 2015 and saw a white squirrel in the woods near the
children's play area. Unfortunately I didn't have my phone or camera
Milly
We were at Marbury Park in Cheshire on 7th June 2015 and saw
a white squirrel. (Andy Goddard)
A white squirrel was seen near the car park at
Marbury Country Park, Cheshire on 20th March 2015.
We spotted a white squirrel at Marbury Country Park in
Northwich, Cheshire on Sunday 31st August. Jane
Hello. We saw a white squirrel yesterday. We were
walking along the road away from the Fingle Bridge pub car park on the Castle
Drogo estate in Devon.
It crossed the road in front of us and was too quick for
us to get a picture. It looked healthy and sprightly. Very exciting for us and
our granddaughter.
Karen, Paul and Bobby Mehrlich
A white squirrel was seen recently
in Stoke woods in Exeter. D
2nd September 2012 :
I spotted a white squirrel yesterday on the road home from Dartmoor to Exeter.
Hi, just seen a white squirrel in my garden 22.8.17 also
saw it about two weeks ago but no picture unfortunately I didn't even know they
existed until now was rather unsure as to what it was at first but having seen
it again and checking it out am sure now, I am in Wickham Bishops Essex.
This morning (23rd Jan 2017)_at our toddler group in our local church hall, we were all singing nursery rhymes until I saw a pure white squirrel play and chase a grey squirrel up a big tree. Most of the parents and children couldn't believe our eyes. Amazing sighting. We live in a country village called Wickham Bishops, just outside Witham, Essex.
Michelle
I have just seen (30/9/2014) a white squirrel on the fence out side my
house I have a nature reserve out the front I never new you could get white ones
but it was so pretty I'm in Colchester K
Herne Bay, CT6 8PQ
01.07.21
An Albino grey squirrel has been visiting my garden for the last few days. In great condition. I managed to get video footage of it on my trail camera. Heather Mathieson
On Sunday 2nd June 2019,
my partner and I where out for a walk around Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent.
We saw a albino squirrel in Hadlow Churchyard, we will try to get
a picture. It seemed quite at home, so we suspect that it lives quite close!.
I saw a white squirrel in Headcorn Kent today. I was
driving so unfortunately didn’t get a picture
Kind regards
I just want to let you know that my husband, my
son and I saw a white squirrel today on the side of the road.
We were on the Teston Road West Malling Kent. We were
all very surprised.
I saw a white squirrel in Maidstone Kent on
Friday 4th December 2020. It didn't stop moving to be able to get a picture but
I will keep my eyes open and try and get a picture if I see it again.
Kind Regards Saul Phillips
Spotted a lovely white squirrel quite a few times in my
garden and my woodland I live in Iwade in Kent . Julie-Ann Brooker
Ramsgate, Kent – Saw one this morning along my road in
a neighbours front garden, was there as I walked passed both times. I will take
my camera tomorrow morning and see if I can get a photo.
Kind Regards
An albino squirrel has been visiting a Swalecliffe
garden for the last few days. We have Greys but this is Albino with pink eyes.
Is this rare?
Just reporting a sighting of a white squirrel at Broome
Park Hotel, Kent
Regards
I was on the approach to Westerham when my husband and
I spotted a white squirrel...I didn't know they existed!! Then spotted two
pheasants just after seeing the squirrel...I know this is the pheasant
time of the year.
Maria and John Priestley
hi I haven't yet got a photo but will try over the next few days as I have seen one in Sittingbourne Road carpark Maidstone Kent. There are a few greys here and today, 10th November 2020, I saw a white one. By the time I got my phone it was gone.... Paul Brown.
FYI just seen a white squirrel in Offham Kent today,
10th November 2020.
Jim Brown
Hello I've just spotted an albino squirrel by the army
Barracks dual carriage way Maidstone. Very sprightly :)
Fox Reckless
A white squirrel was running up and down the trees in a
field just a the side of the lane I was walking up in Hildenborough,
Tonbridge, Kent.
We spotted a white squirrel today (7th Nov 2020) in
Eridge Park in Kent it was an amazing site!
We've Spotted this white squirrel in trees
backing onto flats of Glen Trammon recreation ground, Orpington, Kent. Been
there for 2 days so we've noticed.
To my surprise I saw a white
squirrel at Boys Hill near East Studdal in Kent this morning. Was driving so
unfortunately could not pause to photograph. What a treat!
I have now seen a white squirrel in my Herne Bay
garden a few times over the last week. It was to quick to take a photo but a
lovely sight.
We’ve just (1st June) spotted a white squirrel in
sundridge, Kent. Just thought it would be of interest!
Spotted a pure white squirrel this afternoon (10th May
2020) at Chislehurst Golf Club. I wasn't close enough to see the colour of
it's eyes, and sadly had left my phone at home.
Regards, Carol Tyson
Walking our dogs today at the back of Manston caravan park I saw a white squirrel I didn't have my phone but I will try tomorrow to get a photo one. My neighbour has told me it feeds from his bird table every day what a beautiful thing. Roz Cuxton.
I've just seen (5th Jan 2020) a
white squirrel in Rochester Kent , it was white all over no other colour kind
regards. Sharon
An albino white squirrel was in a Brasted, Kent garden on
15.12.2019
I live in Deal, and I know there are two white squirrels
up at Northbourne in Kent.
Very pretty.
Today I saw two pure white squirrels in Margate Cemetery,
Kent (16/11/19). I was really amazed to see them as I didn't even know they
existed!
Two albino squirrels are currently living in spinney woods Aylesham Kent and have done for a few years they are quite famous around Aylesham and are lovely to see.. ant Mccallum aj mccallum
Hi I today 5sep 2019 see a pure
white squirrel how amazing it was there quite a while unfortunately my camera
don't work but it was such a lovely thing to see I never knew they even exist.
This was in Ramsgate 🙂
We spotted a white squirrel in the
woods near my parents house in Tonbridge on 22nd Feb 2019. Off Romney way.
Hi I just thought I’d let you know I’ve seen a white
squirrel in my back garden in Longfield Kent three times in the last month.
I don’t think it has pink eyes so I’m guessing The White squirrel.
Had a white squirrel in my garden on Thursday of last
week (End Nov 2018) in Westerham kent
I'm not sure how rare this is but we have got two White
squirrels in Leybourne chase near West Malling in Kent.
Clearly spotted a white squirrel
crossing the quite approach road to Chartwell House near Westerham Kent. A
first for us!
Regards
Here are a couple of photos of a white
squirrel that I often see when I’m walking in the grounds at the University of
Kent. These photos were taken this week.
It’s very interesting to see the reports
of sightings from other areas.
After years of hearing about the albino squirrel on the
campus of University of Kent, I always thought it was a myth! On my way to see
Dr Bike at the pavilion, to get our neighbour's bike fixed, I saw the completely
white (other than its dark eyes) squirrel. It was like someone had created it
from a 3D printer using normal white printing paper!
By the time I got out my rubbish phone, it was gone,
into the low shrubs with its grey mate!!! I felt very honoured to have
seen it in person...
Tam
Hi just seen a white squirrel in a cemetery in Chatham Kent (Mr Chucky 24 June 2018)
We have just spotted a white squirrel living in a big old oak tree in our garden. We're in TN12, Tonbridge. Shauni Spafford On 4th May Shauni confirmed there are actually two white squirrels visiting her garden.
I saw a white squirrel on 9th march 2018 in a
park just off Hales Place in Canterbury.
Niki di Palma
My Son and I saw a fully white squirrel today (18/02/18
13:30 ish) in Rogers Wood Lane in Longfield in Kent. We were driving so didn’t
catch a glimpse of his eyes but he was just sitting in the road!.
A white squirrels
was see at the University of Kent, Parkwood
woods
Canterbury. 14th January 2018
We have an albino squirrel living in the woods behind our house in Four
Elms Kent. TN8 6NY... Cannot say if it's male or female..
I checked with our neighbour and he said he and another neighbour have
seen it a few times.... I have saved acorns to feed the squirrels
during winter so I hope to see it again... This time I will have my camera ready
and send you a shot ..Regards
My daughter and I saw a white squirrel as we were driving through Hadlow in Kent this afternoon (7th December 2017) at about 3.30pm. The squirrel was pure white with piercing black eyes. The squirrel looked healthy and was running along the tree and then along the ground.
Natalie
I just returned from a dog walk, sighted
a white squirrel (too quick and too dark for a picture or to see its eyes
red/black) Laddingford, Kent, ME18 6BU Regards Digby
I’ve worked at the University of Kent, Canterbury for a
few years and have often spotted a white squirrel on my walk to and from work
but not for some months. I recently spotted this little albino one in the
branches of a tree (17 October 2017) and he was there again last night.
Just saw my first white squirrel this morning in East
Studdal, Kent. It was very skittish so I'm afraid I couldn't get a picture but
it was very beautiful and looked to be fully grown. The eyes seemed dark, but
again that could have been a trick of light.
Hi John,
We spotted this one Ronald’s Wood,
Fawkam,Longfield,Kent on Monday 10th July 2017 .
Had an albino squirrel in the garden this morning. Tonbridge area of Kent Karen Branard.
Just seen my first ever white squirrel in our garden
in Birling, West Malling, Kent. I did not get close enough to see whether it had
pink eyes. . It was about half size of a fully grown grey and was with a
somewhat larger grey - mother perhaps or sibling?
Kind regards,
Saw a white squirrel in Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone,
Kent and have never seen a white Squirrel before.
HI I have seen a white squirrel with my husband in Maidstone Kent yesterday 27th Oct. jo and keith perring
We spotted a white squirrel on 25th & 26th in a wooded area
on a quiet hill that leads up to the village of Swingfield in Kent. We didn’t
know they existed until yesterday!
A white squirrel was seen in the area of TN40 2JD on 27 05 16 around 8am. Richard Swain.
My wife and I have seen a white squirrel on three occasions recently twice today at different times .pictures attached .regards Mike Leeper we live in long field Kent
A white squirrel was seen in in Ramsgate Kent on 18th april 2016. Kev & Jordain Hill.
A white squirrel with pink eyes was in Chatham on 24th January 2016. Aliyah Sheikh
Seen a white squirrel in Shepherdswell ,Dover Kent (June2105) unfortunately no pic as driving . Lived there for twenty years and never seen one before . Moved back into area and see one straight away lol yours darryl
My wife and I had a white albino squirrel (pink eyes) visit our West Wickham garden twice this afternoon (16 Jan 2015). We shall watch to see if it continues to visit us! David & Lynne Noble.
I saw a white
squirrel today on Hayes Common, Kent at 2.30pm, it crossed the ride in front of
my dog and myself near West Common Drive. We often visit these woods but have
never seen one before.
Hi found your website and wanted to share the fact that today (20/12/14) we sighted a white squirrel whilst leaving Bluewater shopping centre, Greenhithe, Kent. Unfortunately we were unable to get a photo due to the fact we were driving Chris Hoad
A white squirrel was seen in
robin gate wood
Hi have just seen white squirrel in my garden Bromley Kent. 2 crows were chasing it and we clapped and the crows flew away and the squirrel was safe. (Brenda Andrews)
An albino squirrel was seen near the windmill at Woodchurch Kent
Just seen White squirrel in a front garden in Brabourne Kent,
more than a little surprised as I didn't know they existed... Mark Bunting
I saw a white squirrel in my garden probably about 6 weeks
ago. At first everyone I was probably seeing things! Thankfully the rest of e
family saw it today (30th August 2014) and I managed to get a couple of photos
if you are interested, I can send them through. We live in Rochester Kent and
this is certainly the only one that I have seen. It looks pretty healthy and is
certainly quite active
Hi there my name is Jack, earlier today (9th April 2014) I
was playing golf in Kent and managed to take a photo of a white (albino)
squirrel, I understand they are rare especially in the UK. Would you be
interested to see it or perhaps let me know who I could contact?
One seen today at Hamstreet Nature Reserve, Ashford Kent
Hi, just thought I'd let you know I saw a pure white today!
He was quite happily rooting around on the side of the a20 in Brabourne near
Ashford in Kent! Andy Dwyer :)
I've just seen a pure white squirrel in Hythe Road
Ashford- . Amazing! I couldn't stop to take
a photo as I driving and had cars behind me. Time:3.15pm Date: 17/3/14
I found your website and just wanted to email to
report the sighting of a white squirrel by my son and daughter on their way to
school one morning in January this year (2014).
Regards
Blondie turned up in my garden around Easter 2010. She visits every day and has raised several families, sadly all grey, and some in my garden. I have no idea how she has survived so long as she is very careless around my two cats! This is her dismantling a teddy bear head she found. When one of her dreys got blown apart you could that she had used the teddy stuffing to line her drey. Sian West Malling, Kent.
We have seen on 2 occasions now a white squirrel in
our garden. We live in Hartley, Kent. we have lots of regular grey squirrels who
visit for food. White squirrel has been on his own and appears to have set up
home in a big pine tree. have 1 picture but not great quality, my boys Josh and
Jacob (age 8 and 11) are keeping a close look out and will try take another
photo (we think its very exciting)
25th Jan 2013:
Meopham, Kent
white squirrel 1
Further sighting in Oaklands Road, Bromley on Saturday 21st
July. Stopped car to let him/her cross the road but no time for photo.
Bob Hewitt
Found your website online and thought you'd be
interested to hear about the sighting I had today in Pound Hill, Crawley. This
was on the "Turners Hill Road" at the top of "The Ridings"
Kind regards
Adam.
I came across your detail when doing some research on
white squirrels , Thought will share with you
the location. It’s in my garden Reigate,
Surrey. Photos not great but can say that this one is fairly small,
looks like born not long time ago.
driving towards A30 Camberley, coming from Ascot
Berkshire 11/1/2021
a white squirrel while sitting in road work traffic, waiting for traffic lights to turn green. I see a
white squirrel sitting in s tree, eating something. I didn't know they even
excited was an exciting moment.
24th November 2020
Patti and Guus
Saw a white squirrel next to South Merstham church
Redhill about 2pm 14/11/2020 - no time to take a photo as zoomed up the
tree!.....
I have seen a white squirrel on my walk lately and I
came across your website while looking into them a bit more. The location is
along footpaths just south of Lingfield Common Road. I have tried to get a
photograph but it is very fast at climbing the tree!! Will keep trying.
Thank you
a white squirrel was seen onm23rd May 2020 in Red Lane
Oxted Surrey
I came across a white squirrel today in The Grove,
Carshalton SM5 2AN.
Spotted a white squirrel on the 29th
November 2019 River Wandle Carshalton Surrey SM5
2FN
Saw my first white squirrel in my garden today 28/12/2019
in Runfold, Surrey. It stayed outside the window for around an hour.
I hope it comes back.
I’m not sure who to inform but It may be of interest to
you. I play golf at Kingswood Golf and Country club in Surrey and last week I
saw a white squirrel on the course and today (17th November 2019) I saw two.
I saw this ton 4th August 2019 in Carshalton Park Surrey
I saw a white, probably albino, squirrel in Butter
hill, Wallington SM6 this morning at 6am.
Not sure if you are still collecting this info but there is a
white squirrel living on Molesey Drive, North Cheam. I’ve seen it a couple of
times now.
Good morning, just to let you know I have just seen a
white squirrel in my neighbours garden. Obviously not close enough to see
if it was a full albino or not! Thought I was seeing things and luckily
the gardeners here at the moment saw it too.
Jane Collman
A white squirrel was seen in October 2018 near Leigh Mill Lake in Godstone
Surrey.
A white squirrel was in Nonsuch Park (near Cheam in Surrey) on 7th April.
This morning (2 apr 18) I had the absolute
pleasure of welcoming a white squirrel in our garden.
Kind regards Sarah
I’ve just seen a white or albino squirrel on my garden
fence. It was manoeuvring along the fence following a grey squirrel.
Helene Wray Common, Redhill, Surrey
I’ve spotted a white squirrel on the edge of a field in
South Nutfield, near Redhill, Surrey.
I was walking my dog there on 6/3/18 and tried to get
closer to take a photo but the squirrel was very skittish and quickly
disappeared into the woodland adjacent to the field.
I’ve walked my dog there regularly for the last 4 or so
years and have never seen it there before.
Michelle Fowler.
A white squirrel was seen on 6th March 2018 in Nonsuch Park Surrey.. (Stephen Attridge)
It feeds early in the morning and appears to get on very well with the other
Squirrels. Tina Campley 1st March 2018
We are staying with my son in Merstham, and this
morning spotted a white squirrel. So wonderful to see.
Thought I would report to you as I saw your email
address on line
Kind regards
Pictures by Caroline D'Monte of squirrels that live in a red at the bottom of her garden. 27th June 2017. Click on the pictures to see them full size.
I’ve just seen a white squirrel whilst out in the woods
walking my dogs at the Top section of Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4AP
We were in Cannock Chase today 12/07/2020 .We saw a
white squirrel, unfortunately we didn't get a picture, as we were shocked on seeing
it.
Seen today (1st June 20187)at Chasewater, Staffordshire
about 1.30pm, in the woods to the west of the water near Norton East Road.
Couldn’t see the eyes but thought it had grey patches on its back, ie probably
not pure white all over.
My wife Glennis and I saw a white
squirrel at Chasewater Staffordshire today(5th Mar 2018)
We watched it for a little while but
couldn't see the colour of its eyes. It was striking against what was left of
the snow from the weekend.
I see that someone else has reported
seeing one in Chasewater on your site. It must be the same one I suspect.
Kind regards
A colleague of mine has just seen a white squirrel in Chase Water , in Staffordshire ! while out walking on (for, on or off ? JG) his lunch JG
Kelly Wildman 30 Sept 2017
Hi just seen one first thought it was a ferret as it was on
the floor it was in the wood over Chasewater in Staffordshire
the pictures are very poor so I haven't sent any.
I have just seen a white squirrel at the junction of
Blackthorns and Blackthorns Close in Lindfield West Sussex. Moving very fast -
too fast for me to get a picture.
Hi there!
So excited to report that we just saw a white squirrel
at the end of our road!
Sarah x
We saw a white squirrel today on the back road between
Eridge and Rotherfield, East Sussex. No photograph as so surprised to see it &
we were in the car. It looked a young squirrel & quite beautiful.
Jenny & Peter Elphick
I came across your website about white squirrels and
wanted to get in touch about one I saw on Sunday morning (22nd November 2020)
for your records. I’m not sure if you already know about this one but just in
case!
It was down Kerves Lane in Horsham, scurrying
about by the trees that lead into a large field and woodland. Unfortunately we
were in the car so I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture but am keeping my
fingers crossed I will see it again when I am down that road again! I was so
excited to see it! I work in a small zoo and told all my colleagues who were
also very excited! Haha!
Hi we saw a white squirrel in the wood/old railway line
behind the coop in Heathfield E.Sx a couple of days ago. Picture not very good
but definately a white squirrel.
Cheers
Bev
Hi we spotted a white squirrel today (17/11/20)-
we had no idea how rare they were so watched it for a while but now kicking
ourselves and wished we’d taken a photo.
Ruth
For your records spotted a white squirrel in Roselands
Park Eastbourne, today.
Today (11/09/2020) I opened my front door to see this
beautiful albino squirrel looking at me. It was very quick and I just about got
a picture! I'm in Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex.
Tonia
TA white squirrel lives with us. Been here for a couple
of months and rarely leaves. Seems like he has moved into an old magpie nest. We
live in worth west sussex
Kind regards
We were very surprised to see a white squirrel in
our oak tree this morning 16th jun 2020. Looked very healthy.
We live in St. Leonards-On-Sea, Hastings.
Feel so lucky to have seen one, am going to get
some squirrel feeders now!!
Vanessa Packham
I spotted a beautiful white squirrel in our garden this
afternoon. Inquisitive little thing bounced around the garden and our pet bunny
for a bit before finally clawing it's way up a fence and into a tree. Husband
swears it had red eyes. RH10, Crawley, Sussex
Hi, just had a white squirrel visiting my garden all day today (June 10th 2020), it’s beautiful and playful, I live in Bexhill on sea,East Sussex .Ramon Burt
Hubby also saw one down the road from our house in Nov
last year.. we'll keep our eyes peeled and phones to hand going forward.
Spotted a white squirrel on road out of Little Common
towards Bexhill about 5 mins ago on 31stMay 20. It was in wooded area next
to road near traffic island RB1. Jack
We spotted a white squirrel in Eastbourne this morning, 7th May 2020,
It was quite friendly and came up to my son twice. Beth Morris.
White squirrel in my garden last
week (Jan 2020)I live in pinewoods Little Common TN39 near Bexhill unfortunately
so shocked wasn't able to get photo regards Denise
We have a white squirrel, my
spotting scope shows no red eyes, so genuine white, living in the bottom of our
garden in Whatlington East Sussex. Lovely watching such an unusual creature
going about its business.
This morning 1st January 2020, I
spotted a white squirrel. We are staying in a cottage in Icklesham and spotted
this beauty outside our door
I spotted a white squirrel in
Alfriston, East Sussex on 29 November 2019 - it was just above where Deans Rd
meets the Broadway.. there is a path heading up towards the Downs which joins a
bridal path.. just there. I didn’t know anything about white squirrels and
have never seen one before - but my Mother told me about your website!!
Sadly didn’t get a photo!
One was photographed in Hastings on 30th November 2019. Kate Honeyford
Hi today at Heavens farm
Furner's Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG
Whilst on the nature trail my son spotted a white squirrel it was freely running
from tree to tree around 230pm the pic is not great as I was trying take it
before my spaniel I had on lead noticed it and scare it off.
Thanks jay
My Wife was very excited to see an albino white
squirrel in our garden in Eastbourne on 29th July 2019. Two days later I saw it
too.....rooting around our flowerpots. So pleased and excited we both saw
it. Hoping it will come back. Kind Regards, Phil and Kim Read
I have a white squirrel living in and around my Horsham
garden for several years now. I don't think it is the albino red eye type but
the Leucism variation, but I cannot be certain. I thought that
they were quite common so not previously reported it but someone told me that
they were in fact quite rare and should be reported. I am not sure who to
report it to but you came up on an Internet search. I have enclosed a couple of
not very good pictures
I took today as it came close to me whilst I was sitting in the garden.
Hi, just seen a white squirrel whilst out walking
the dog around Chesworth Farm, Horsham, West Sussex.
Jacqui Adams
I thought you’d be interested to know that I saw a white squirrel in Five Ashes on 19th September.
Helen Stockton
Just wanted to let you know that we saw a white squirrel
this morning (9th Sept 2018) on our walk in the woods coming off Wolstonbury
Hill in Sussex. Sadly we didn't have our
he/she stayed in the same spot on the tree trunk long enough for us to have a
good look.
With best wishes. Rosie Thompson
I have just seen a white squirrel in my
garden in Alfriston East Sussex, he was too quick to get a photo
This
one turned up in October, and is a daily visitor to the garden.I'm in West
Sussex.
Best wishes Clare Winter 10/03/18
Saw albino squirrel on grass verge on Upper Dicker road near Hailsham, East Sussex at 11.30 this morning (3rd March 2018) Regards Graham Keeley
My husband and I witnessed an albino squirrel on the
Batemans Trail, Burwash this afternoon (25/12/17).
I saw the white squirrel on the grass verge in
Upper Dicker today (27th Dec) ...red eyes and looks very healthy. Such a
fantastic sight !
Sue
We saw one yesterday by the side of the road in
Upper Dicker, East Sussex, and managed to grab a quick photo before it ran off
into the woods.
Best wishes
Hi John, I saw an albino squirrel today scampering
along on a roadside
verge. It was near Upper Dicker,
Hailsham. David
I have been watching a white squirrel from my
horsebox window for a few mornings now. He /she is too far away with my
binoculars to identity eye colour. But is stunning and very active in a copse
that belongs to someone else so I can't go and walk there.
The copse is located at Dukes Hill,
Thakeham west Sussex.
Just seen one in Grebe Crescent in Horsham
Just to let you know I saw a white squirrel on the
outskirts of Peasmarsh in East Sussex yesterday. It ran across the road in front
of me and disappeared into a hedge.
Regards,
Claire Jinks
Hi i live on the south coast in a town called Bexhill. I
spotted very clearly a grey squirrel chasing a pure white squirrel across our
lawn then it ran along our back fence. Unfortunately by the time I went to take
a photo the grey squirrel had caught up with it & chased it away. I just thought
you may be interested to know. Regards Mrs M Wooller
Hi, I'm from Haywards Heath in West Sussex and I've just seen
a white squirrel in my garden. The pictures aren't great I'm afraid but here
they are in case your interested.
Kind regards
Hi, I saw a white squirrel just north of Haywards Heath train station in West Sussex on March 8th and then again on March 9th. I couldn't get a picture as I was on the train, and I don't know if it was albino or leucistic. I have seen the squirrel once before, probably within the last year, in the same area. It looked healthy too! :) Katie
Hi, have just seen a white squirrel in Collington woods in Bexhill-on-Sea , East Sussex on 3rd March 2016. Lisa Dixon.
We spotted this white squirrel, which we believe to
be leucistic as it has dark eyes, along Spithurst Road, between Barcombe (Lewes)
and Newick, last week (w/c 22 February 2016). Sadly, we found him dead on the
road a couple of days later.
We would be very interested should there be any other sightings of white squirrels in the area suggesting others from the litter, if this is likely? Joanna & Claudia
I saw a white squirrel in my friend's back garden on
14/1/2016 she lives in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. It was beautiful, and really
eye catching. We are pretty sure it had red eyes!
Just saw surprising sight of white squirrel with short white
tail doing the run up my cercis outside the kitchen window in St Leonard's on
Sea. Was half asleep and so surprised didn't get a pic but will aim to do so
soon.
A white squirrel has frequently been seen in Oak Bank,
Lindfield, West Sussex during Mid September through to early October 2015. I
have not seen it this week though.
Neighbours reported seeing the albino fighting with grey
squirrels but I have not seen that personally.
I have been told that white squirrels have been seen in the
vicinity of Blackthorns Infants and Junior School in Lindfield - and also in the
grounds of nearby Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, situated within
less than quarter of a mile away From Blackthorns.
I have sighted this little one several times in Hampden Park East Sussex
Kind regards Catherine
Hi, white squirrel in back garden of Lindfield West Sussex, RH16 2AB,
(12th June 2015) see there was a Lindfield report a couple of years ago.
But not spotted before. Diane
I've seen a white squirrel in the Woods just off the
Lingfield Road in East Grinstead. Also a few other locals report to have seen it
too. 22.09.2014
I saw a white squirrel today playing around some trees on
Butcherfield Lane, Hartfield, East Sussex. 19th August 2014. Abie
Salter..
Just seen a white squirrel running around in the grounds of the Beauport hotel in Battle East Sussex. Never seen or heard about a white one so it made me look on the Internet. Seeing as its not been found or mentioned on here before I'm gonna name him/her Nutso. Haha cheers. Barney Keyte
Just to let you know we have had a couple of
sightings of a pure white squirrel in Goldsworth rd. Woking. Lovely condition,
brown eyes rather than albino pink.
Hello John I live a few doors up from your last
Burwash (click to find it!) spotter, Brian.
We had the squirrel in our garden on Saturday 11th Jan 2014.
Julie, Burwash
Just to let you know I have seen a white squirrel in Cuckfield Sussex on
Christmas Eve (2013).
Patrick Bates.
I know you are down in Hants but had to let someone know that I have just
seen a white squirrel in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. I was driving so
no photo but I had never heard of them let alone seen one. What a great
creature. What a Surprise
Sally Phipps 7th Dec 2013.
WHITE SQUIRREL - Bexhill on Sea, 3pm Sunday 11th November,
Richmond Avenue.
A beautiful and fluffy white squirrel
hopping through the trees. We watched it move from tree to
tree for about 5 minutes, then could see it simply sitting deep in the fir trees
branches for a time before moving out of sight. Wonderful!
We saw a white squirrel at dusk today 2nd October, 2012, in
Bodiam, East Sussex. Never seen one before - it was amazing. It looked sprightly
and healthy.
Dear John - White squirrel seen this a.m. Bixley
Woods 50 degrees 58’ N 0 degrees 38’ E
Northwest of Rye East Sussex.
I have been walking here on a near daily basis for
over two years and this is first time seen.
Regards
Hello, I live in Winchcombe Gloucestershire and we have
a white squirrel that is frequently in the garden. Has this one been reported
yet? I will aim to get a picture but he’s a bit too quick for me currently. Many
thanks Matt
A lovely white squirrel appeared on our garden fence
today( 10th June 2020). Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Thanks
Whilst walking in Winchcombe (during a New Year's break
(2020)in the Cotswolds) along Stancombe Lane earlier today, we saw a beautiful
white squirrel with red eyes. He followed us along the fence behind the bushes.
Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of it but none of us had ever seen
anything like it before.
Marie Davies
We live in Cowplain near Waterlooville and are
delighted to have a white squirrel in our garden, first spotted last Friday with
its grey siblings.
I’ve been lucky enough to see 3 altogether in the last 6 years, the first time we were in Bexhill-on-Sea (2018), second in Crookhorn (2022) and now in 2024 when we were able to capture evidence on camera. (Photo to be added later.)
I won’t be chasing this one away from the
feeders!
I’ve been lucky enough to see 3 altogether in the
last 6 years, the first time we were in Bexhill-on-Sea (2018), second in
Crookhorn (2022) and now in 2024 when we were able to capture evidence on
camera.
I won’t be chasing this one away from the
feeders!
I was driving home from work on Weds evening (12/06/24)
around 5pm and I was briefly stuck in traffic, when I turned to see a white
squirrel on the trunk of a tree …I was adamant it was a white squirrel but then
I thought it might not be true as I’d never seen one before, so I searched
online and realised I was right! I live on Hayling Island and I spotted it in
the wooded area on the right hand side near the Esso garage along the main road
heading onto the island.
Kind regards
Rebecca Cawley
Hello there I have no photographic evidence I'm afraid but
I spotted a beautiful white squirrel this morning at around 10.15 am sprinting
by the drive through petrol station at Asda Havant..
Kindest regards
Mrs s wyatt
On 21st March 2024 a white squirrel was seen in Eastney Portsmouth. Andrew Rigby.
A white squirrel was in the trees behind Tempest Ave Waterlooville on 11th September. Michael Fretter
I saw a white squirrel in tree adjacent to the car park
by Wilko in Waterlooville on Saturday 12 August 2023 about 1.00pm.
Best regards
I live in Selangor Avenue Emsworth and have
seen a large white squirrel twice this week running across the bottom of
my garden. First sighting on Sunday and again this morning.
I live in Fir Copse Road, on the Widley/Purbrook border. Since Friday last week (17th June 2022) we have had an albino squirrel visiting our garden for lengthy periods. I understood there to be white squirrels in this area but I’d never seen one. But to see an albino..with pink eyes…is just amazing. Liz Sherlock
We believe we have spotted a white squirrel in our
garden this morning (8am, Sunday 16th Jan 2022). We live in Selangor Avenue,
Emsworth and have been here for 7 years but this is the first time we have seen
one. My husband noticed a flash of white at the end of the garden and when we
looked closer it was a white squirrel tail flitting about, and then we saw it
run along our back wall and hop down.
There was white squirrel in Sandy dell Purbrook on 27th Nov 2021. (and they have been seen there since)
Terry Smith
Saw one in the garden if White lodge nursing home in
Emsworth last Thursday.
I've just seen a white squirrel in my garden in
Waterlooville, Hampshire
I am a live in carer for a lady in Record Road,
Emsworth. She has had a white squirrel visit twice...about 5 weeks ago and
then about 2 weeks latet. It was also seen in Beach Road
I also cared for a lady in Partridge Green. She had a regular white visitor who produced a white kitten.
While coming up Mill Lane on the back of
Portsdown this afternoon we spotted a white squirrel. First one we have ever
spotted amazing
Regards
A white squirrel was seen in Emsworth on 27th Jan 2021.James Richards.
A white squirrel has been seen and fed in Kingston Cemetery Portsmouth for around 3 years. (Photo T. Auld click to see it full size)
I’ve attached a couple of pictures taken this morning
in Crookhorn. They were taken behind the golf club alongside the golf course.
Pictures aren’t great as they were taken on my phone, but you can see the white
squirrel!
Made my day!
One white squirrel seen briefly on the oak tree
in my garden in
White squirrel spotted whilst out cycling last Sunday
22nd November 2020 at 15:52 at Purbrook Heath on
the stretch of Purbrook Heath Road just before Mill Lane.
Spotted a white squirrel today, 22nd September 2020 in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth. Chloe Moore
One white squirrel seen in the small woodland on
the edge of Crookhorn Golf Course next to Copse Close, Purbrook on 10th
September 2020 (afternoon). I couldn’t see if it was an albino.
I was walking through Kingston cemetery in Portsmouth along St Mary's road on 8th September 2020. As I cut through there to take my son to school I spotted a white squirrel running around and hiding its nuts, first time I have ever seen one. I hope to see more as he/she looked cute. Kind regards miss m.smith
A white squirrel was seen in trees next to KFC in the Leigh Park Havant shopping centre on 31/8/20. Jason Cupit.
I saw a white squirrel near the bottom of Milton Park Portsmouth where Milton Road and Goldsmith Avenue meet there is a path opposite the park near the beginning of the path it was in the bushes on the left of the path. I at the time did not realise the significance of the sighting and did not observe the eye colour. Nathanael Poffley
We saw a white squirrel at Milton, Portsmouth skate
park on 28th, so amazing as was only talking about probaly never seeing one 5
minutes before
Danielle Richardson
I saw a white squirrel in Milton Park
(Portsmouth) on a very early morning dog walk last Saturday (16th May 2020) I
regularly walk through this park but this is the first time I have seen a white
squirrel! Cath Isaac
I spotted a white squirrel yesterday morning in the
grounds where I live. It was side on so I couldn't see the colour of the
eyes. I live in PO4
We spotted a white squirrel in Purbrook on Saturday of last week 11th april. Tasha Louise
Just spotted this rarity whilst out exercising in Elizabeth Road Waterlooville on 7th April.. Never seen one before and didn’t know just how rare they are in the UK.
I saw a white squirrel today and google has landed me
here!
Philip Evans
Hi I saw I white squirrel up at the end of
Waterlooville ages ago and today (29th Feb 2020) up at the golf course on the
corner near the club house at 10.30, people didn't believe me till I
showed them the pic ,this is not the first time I have seen "him" ..
We saw a white or albino squirrel near the Cams Hill
Estate (in the woods on the Fareham Creek Trail) the day after Sarah Gilroy
spotted one on the estate. Probably around 11am on Sunday 26 January 2020. I'm
not sure any of us knew of white squirrels so we assumed it was albino. .
Just to report I saw an albino squirrel on the Cams Hall
Estate, Fareham today. Time was approx 11.50 am.
I see you have a separate section on your website for reports on white squirrels. I saw one in Sandy Dell, Purbrook this afternoon (20/1/20). Terry Smith
I stumbled across your Web
page today after looking up Albino Squirrels.
This little one was seen by me near Portsmouth Golf Course at lunch time. Kind regards, Jo
This is a picture (click on it to see it full size) of a white squirrel taken in my back garden in Brent Court, (off Beach Road) Emsworth on 11 December 2019. It is still here today 16th December. Bill Dawes
A white squirrel was photographed in the Portsmouth
University Union building grounds on 10/11/19. Jane Kitchin
Saw a white squirrel in my Emsworth garden on 30th
October. Haven't seen one before and I wondered how rare it is?
There was a white squirrel in the Portsmouth Museum area on 28th & 29th. (Amy Sullivan)
A white squirrel was seen in a Denmead garden on 25th & 26th Oct by Linda Whelan. Presumably the same squirrel as in the report below
25th October 2019
This afternoon while working in our garden in Denmead I
saw a white squirrel in one of our oak trees. The garden backs onto a field and
there is woodland opposite the house. The squirrels are very active at the
moment burying acorns in the lawn etc and are seen all year round. Seeing a
white squirrel was a magic moment!
Linda
I’m a violin teacher at a school in
Waterlooville/Purbrook and I am absolutely convinced I saw a white squirrel this
morning at the school! It certainly looked like it and it ran up a tree. I’m
sure it had a bushy tail, squirrel size.
Today at 08:30 on Museum Road roundabout in Southsea I
spotted the rare white squirrel coming out of the bush. This is the roundabout
directly outside of the Grammar School which leads on to Gunwharf Quays. Ben
Ben
A white squirrel with black eyes was seen in Kingston Cemetery Portsmouth on 13th July 1029. Kelly Newell
I spotted a white (presumably albino) squirrel in
Ravelin Park, Portsmouth, this morning, near the area set aside for wildlife
that runs alongside Landport Terrace. It was feeding on the ground with a normal
coloured grey squirrel, then climbed up a tree. Regards, Samantha Penny
We live in Southsea, quite near to Elm Grove and
the little wildlife area on Gloucester Terrace, and Ravelin park. A white
squirrel, who looks like a true albino, arrived in our garden on 13th for the
first time that I have seen him; returned today and we were ready with the
camera and got some pretty good shots.
A white squirrel was seen sat on a fence post at the junction of Crookhorn Lane and College Road by Portsmouth golf course on 8th March 2019.
Pete & Helen Hatton
Saw an albino squirrel in a cemetery in Portsmouth
My friend spotted a white squirrel on Richmond Road in
Southsea this morning at 10 am.
I thought I would submit this record on his behalf.
I have seen the same albino squirrel on my way to school,
this is in Ireland Way near Purbrook junior school.
Spotted white squirrel on 15th Dec 2018 ,at about
2:15pm,along the path that runs along the southern edge of Crookhorn Golf
Course.
Regards
I saw a white squirrel today in Albany road Portsmouth. I didn’t realise how rare they were till I got home. I managed to take a picture although it’s not great you can see the squirrel. Regards David Lawson. 10 Nov 2018.
I spotted a white squirrel a couple of days ago. (3 nov)
It was crossing Elizabeth Road Waterlooville near the Mill Road end heading
towards the housing estate.
One for the record perhaps.
Martin Scheel
I spotted a white squirrel in Kingston Cemetery
in Portsmouth yesterday morning. I thought it might be fairly rare (I certainly
have never seen a white squirrel?). I wish I’d stopped and actually tried to
take some better pictures, but I was on the move and just enjoyed watching it
whilst passing.
One here in Southsea
I am emailing to report a sighting of a white
squirrel in Southsea, Portsmouth. The squirrel was spotted today (08.09.2018) at
16.30 running up a tree on Southsea common, opposite the Queens Hotel on
Clarence Parade.
Kind regards George
Saw a white squirrel today just off of St John's road
Purbrook in a pine tree near our garden. Absolutely gorgeous.
A white squirrel was seen in Portsmouth town centre
on 18/06/2018
White squirrel lives in Widley, Waterlooville.
Checked through binoculars and it has red eyes. Very cute!
Kind regards, Rachel & Chris
Just seen a white squirrel in
my garden in Purbrook PO7 area. Couldn’t get a decent photo but will
try if I see him again. First one we’ve had in the garden for 20 years!
I saw a white squirrel this morning on my way to work.
Kind regards Claire
I have just seen a white squirrel whilst driving home
along the Hubert road in bedhampton just behind b & q couldn't believe it until
I googled it when I got home and found I wasn't the only one.
Karen from cowplain
At about 15:30 23rd January 2018, we saw what
looked like an albino squirrel. A white bushy tail and a bright red/ pink eye.
It was in Hulbert Road on the Asda side. We were so shocked to see it.
Lucy W
I saw a white squirrel today, Monday 22nd January 2018
at about 10am, walking alongside the Hulbert Road in Havant . It was on the west
side of the road.
Just seen an albino squirrel down the Hulbert Road
(Havant) on the side of the road looking for food , was quite surprised as not
seen one before! Had quite distinctive pink eyes!
Mia Burley - Bedhampton
John – my wife and I have both watched the same white
squirrel as Jane Powell (See below), in the trees adjacent to the Pembroke
Bowling Club. It’s definitely an albino, as it clearly has pink eyes. We’ve got
a few photos and a couple of videos of it.
Paul Birdseye
We have a white squirrel living in the copse behind our
house in Lovedean. We’ve been here 5 weeks and spotted him 4 times already.
Quite a friendly fella/girl
My husband and I saw an albino squirrel as we were
driving into the Waitrose car-park in Waterlooville ton 6th Jan 2018.
It was clambering along the branches of an oak tree that
over hangs the School playground. Regards,
I saw a white squirrel trying to cross the B2150 Hulbert Road
just north of the roundabout with Purbrook Way north of Havant on Saturday 30th
Dec, about 11 am.
A white squirrel was in my back garden near to Fort Purbrook on
28th December. it was chased off by a couple of grey and headed towards the
Crookhorn golf course.
Just done a long Christmas Day walk along the seafront in
Southsea Portsmouth and walked back by the Garrison Church and saw a white
squirrel at the base of a tree and when it sensed us it ran up saw it x 3 but
not quick enough to take a photo sorry.
Maggie Darling
Hi, saw 3 white squirrels today in Purbrook Waterlooville. 1
in main picture, 1 in the back ground and 1 in the hedge. I'm guessing this is
rare to see 3
Spotted white
squirrel in old Portsmouth – just next to the bowling green. A real
pleasure to see.
Sorry no picture I’m afraid but one albino squirrel
spotted at the Southsea bowling green on Pembroke park road. Ran up a tree
before being chased by a couple of greys.
Regards
My daughter saw a white squirrel in the grounds
of her school, Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form, Waterlooville,
Hampshire, a few weeks ago.
Just seen a white squirrel in my garden at Widley Sarah Nolan 22nd Oct 2017
Hi there, today while walking through Kingston cemetery
my husband noticed a white squirrel. We managed to get quite close and noticed
it had red eyes too. After researching a little we've come to realise that they
are quite rare and thought you may be interested.
Today (27th Sept 2107) at Kingston Cemetery in Portsmouth I spotted an albino squirrel! Rosie Barker
I have spotted a white squirrel in
Portsea area, just behind York Place. Thought you might like to know.
Kind regards John
I saw a beautiful white squirrel on The Dale this morning
in Widley .
Kind regards
Spotted one this evening (24/7/17) in my garden in
Warfield Crescent Waterlooville. . Amazing sight!
Thought I was seeing a grey squirrel in some sort of light
refraction six months ago and only got a short viewing.but happy to say I saw it
again today.i live in southsea in a flat next to the cockelshell community
centre and there it was sitting on the fence right under my balcony windows.by
the time I got something photographic in my hand it had gone....I now have my
phone....iPad....and camera on its tripod hoping for a return visit...waiting in
hope to see this amazing animal again.
Regards tony..
Saw this white squirrel yesterday in Kingston cemetery
(Portsmouth) while visiting loved ones,never seen a White squirrel before what a
lovely creature B-)
One on 6th June at St.Peter's school near
Waterlooville. My guess it was albino because seeing it close up i noticed it's
red eyes.
In Kingston Cemetery in Portsmouth, I have seen an Albino squirrel twice this week. I know they are rare and there are only about 50 in the wild, the last sighting of one in Portsmouth was in Milton near to where I live in 2016. I know the exact location in the cemetery and the tree it lives in, it seems to live with other grey squirrels and all are friendly. I have photos and videos of the albino if it would interest you to see them, and I thought to let you know that there is another one in the Portsmouth area alongside the Milton sighting in 2016. Kind regards, Alice Wilson 19th may 2017
Just came across your page by chance. We spotted a
white squirrel in the Kingston cemetery in Portsmouth at the beginning of
January.
Jane
Thought you might like these photos taken from my kitchen
window at home. Every day without fail this squirrel
arrives in my garden and lands on bird table. Loves peanut butter on
bread. He or she will sit looking at me. Last year carried a baby in his mouth
but was off before I could film him. The
grey squirrels come too and play chase with the white ones.
click on these to see them full size
Hi saw a white squirrel in crookhorn near Waterlooville
today first time ever☺
Just seen this white squirrel sitting in tree outside my house in Holly Drive Waterlooville. Anna Hewitt 14 jan2017
I spotted an albino squirrel with the red eyes showing
clearly in HMS Nelson wardroom gardens on Queens street Portsmouth.
Bernie
Just dropped my daughter off at Oaklands Catholic School in Waterlooville and
we saw a white squirrel at the treeline between the school bus stops on the
drive and St Peters School next door.
Regards
Dan
On 11th September 2016 a white squirrel was present in the Cunningham Road area of Waterlooville. (Sarah Jackson)
Hello, whilst my son was looking for Pokemon at Kingston cemetery behind Kingston prison in Portsmouth today he spotted an albino squirrel. From Lisa Fothergill, Copnor.
Hi I saw 2 white squirrels in the woodland behind the park in Elizabeth Road,
Waterlooville on Sunday 12th june. Managed to get photos and a video. Was lovely
to see as I've never seen one before let alone 2!
Regards Marie Anderson
Clarendon Road. Southsea
albino squirrel 1
I've spotted an albino squirrel today(14 may 2016) in
Malvern Park near Clarence Road in Southsea Hampshire, as others did before me
according to your website!
Emma Rex photographed this squirrel in Waterlooville in April2016 (Click on the picture to see it full size.)
My wife and I saw a white squirrel on Sunday the 20th
of March 2016 at the junction of Malvern Road and Villiers Road, Southsea.
Seen many times at Waterloo School, but never when the
children at school. On sunny days can be seen sitting on the
roof of the school, or chasing its grey relatives around the park and
playground. Nicknamed 'Frosty'.
I regularly see a white squirrel in Malvern Park, off
Clarendon Road, Southsea. But I am told that there is a
family of three living in one of the trees there, so I may not be seeing the
same one each time (most days). Certainly very pretty and
much more tame than their grey brothers.
I saw a white squirrel on Dec 27th 2015 while waking my dog
in Johnstone's coppice Waterlooville.
I have lived in Waterlooville for 16 years – my back
garden is surrounded by trees and we see grey squirrels daily, however, in 16
years I have never seen a white squirrel until today.
Hi, my son lives at Woodsedge Waterlooville down at
the Sorrel close end. He has frequently seen a pure white squirrel in the woods
between him and the Am.
Regard,
Dave Bennett
We have a white squirrel visiting our garden in Waterlooville
in Hampshire
Spotted an albino squirrel on Frogmore lane today (17th Aug 2015) Jade Powell
I spotted a white squirrel in Horndean two days ago
(25th May). He/she ran across the road and up a tree.
Gemma Hill
A lady in Parkhouse Farm Way, Havant saw an albino squirrel in her back garden on 20th Jan 2015. Tracy Hester
I have never seen a white squirrel until today. I googled it
and stumbled across your blog. I was driving through Southwick Park (Hants) and
one ran across the road. Was gob smacked, beautiful little creature.
Regards Warren
Have seen a white squirrel today as I left Southwick Park
golf course- it was pure white and a surprise as have never seen one before.
Tuesday 28 October 2014
An albino squirrel was seen at 11.00am on 22nd September 2014 burying acorns in Victoria Park Portsmouth (L Wilkinson)
Just wanted to let you know that we spotted a white
squirrel in our garden today around 09.30am (11 June 2014)
Thanks
Just wanted to let you know that we spotted a white
squirrel in our garden today around 09.30am (11 June 2014)
Thanks Lesley
Two white squirrels were photographed in Jubilee Park Waterlooville on 29th May 2014. Probably the same squirrels that appeared in a Times picture on 25th. (Click for a picture)
I saw a beautiful white squirrel at the back of the
Portsmouth Guildhall this evening (23 April) at about 6:00 pm.
It was close to the railway track, by the University buildings, sitting
on a fence, but fled as I pulled my camera out. Nick Langford Havant
i saw a white squirrel near the bins round the back
of one of the university buildings, at the turning circle, near guildhall
square, portsmouth, map link = https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.7972975,-1.0949004,20z
Me (hannah)23 and my son William (15months) saw this white albino squirrel this morning in our back garden holly drive Waterlooville. Hannah Thresher 19th March 2014
Today whilst walking the dog, my husband saw an albino
squirrel in the copse at the rear of Holly Drive Waterlooville.
We will try to get a photo of this and IF successful will
forward you a copy.
Just saw a white squirrel in the town centre of Portsmouth.
As my train went past the back of the guildhall there was one running along the
window ledges.
Hi John, there are 3 white squirrels that visit the garden where I live in
Southsea. I was amazed to see them all together in the garden. Pauline
Hopkins
Had a good, close-up view of a healthy-looking white
squirrel on
Best wishes, Katie
Saw a white squirrel today (16th January) from the train as
it was stopped at Portsmouth and Southsea station. It was in a tree behind one
of buildings near the Guildhall.
Staying in Holiday Inn (Southsea - see below) and spotted white squirrel
running across grass & up a tree opposite, so looking at previous posts it looks
like one is living in this area, opposite the Hol inn. 11:00 am 26/12/12
Happy New year!! :-)
Our garden backs onto the woodland that runs between
Phillip Road and the lake/reservoir along Elizabeth Road in
Waterlooville/Purbrook. We are very fortunate to have two White Squirrels who
live here as well as many Greys. I always have a daily supply of nuts (and now
sultanas as they appear to be a favourite!) in the garden for them and our
garden is very rarely squirrel free between 9am – 3pm!
In regard to the mentioned Whites, the slightly
larger of the two is a daily visitor and is not bothered if l am sat in the
garden when he (or she) arrives, in fact he has even ventured to the back door
when l was an hour late putting out the feast! I have attached some lovely
pictures of him for you. These were all taken in our back garden.
The other White is very slightly smaller and only has
half a tail! He isn't such a regular visitor but has been around more often over
the last couple of weeks. He also isn’t as easy to photograph as he is a lot
more nervous and shy in comparison!
All the squirrels that visit us are very amusing and
definitely pleasant timewasters!
Regards
Friday 22nd February
Best wishes, John and Margaret Barmby
From Bishop’s Waltham
There was a white squirrel in our Portsdown garden last week (picture right) and again on 13th Nov. JG
A white squirrel was on the small piece of land
near Pier Rd Southsea—opposite the Holiday Inn this week.
20th September 2012: White squirrel sighted
again in
14th September 2012: I work at
Southdowns College, Crookhorn Hampshire and saw a white squirrel on the path
next to the college (on college road) going into the woods. This was this
evening at 6:30 - nearly crashed my car trying to see what it was!
White
squirrel
1
was running from tree to tree
White squirrel
2 Feb 2012
Just to let you know that the white squirrel is being
seen very regularly on
One white squirrel was in Kingston Cemetery Portsmouth am on 15th November 2011. Chris Lee
I have just seen an albino squirrel sitting in a tree on
White squirrel in Sandy Dell again this morning. A local
resident informed me that there are three there.
I can’t guarantee the truth of reports that are three at Sandy
Dell but I saw with my own eyes two there this morning happily foraging
alongside two greys.
Saw white squirrel in my back garden Couple of months ago. Rushed to get my
camera but it was gone when I returned. I live in Southport Northwest England.
Yesterday 15th in Lincoln in our back garden we
had a white squirrel living in one off our trees
My friend and myself have just (7th May 2020) seen a
white squirrel in Navenby, Lincolnshire while out walking In the woods!
I googled them and came across your website! I have sent
you the pictures!
Thanks, Andy Waters and Alice Hayes
I live in Louth, Lincolnshire and my husband has
today spotted a white squirrel in the wooded area behind our house! He looked at
the pictures and says it was white and had black eyes, so not an albino. It was
slightly bigger than the gray squirrel it was chasing and had a big white fluffy
tail!!
Catherine Burton-Rayer
Just to let you know, I saw a white squirrel this
morning (30/10/24) in Putney, London. It had a small patch of grey fur on its
back and was hanging out with a grey squirrel.
Hope this is of interest, Best wishes, Amy
We’ve spotted a white squirrel in Norwood, London. Seems
to he well established. Lives in a tree near the house.
We spotted a pure white squirrel yesterday (14/11/2020) approx. 14:30 on Strawberry Lane, Carshalton, SM5. Cassia Winson.
Hi i spotted this albino squirrel just
outside my flat in West norwood london
Hiya, we spotted a white squirrel frolicking in flower
beds and up trees with two grey squirrels in a garden by Farquhar Road, Crystal
Palace, London today - a sunny spring afternoon - 1 March 2020.
Elisa McGarry
Found on the 6th of
November in Gunnersbury park Acton London
I was so shocked I didn't
get my phone out quick enough to get a decent photo.
Apologies
Spotted my first albino squirrel this morning (11
October 2019) on this fringes of Chislehurst Golf Club.
After spotting a white grey squirrel in Beddington Park
Sutton, close to a footpath in the vicinity of the church. I mentioned the
sighting afterwards to a dog walker and she said a white grey squirrel -
presumably not the same animal - has also been seen in the nearby Grove Park.
Both leucistic and albino white squirrels have been seen at times in various
parts of the UK; though it's difficult to be certain, from my photo I think this
one was an albino ie its eyes look more pink than black to me. Mr A
Haworth-Roberts
A white squirrel is a frequent visitor in my garden in South
East London (Crystal Palace)
They are commonly sited in the Crystal Palace
area of south London, particularly Farquhar Road and South Norwood.
From my own sightings (twice a couple of months
ago, once last year), they are albinos, and the regular spots on local
Facebook group pages bare this out.
A white squirrel was seen in WANDSWORTH cemetery
nicking some flowers of some graves
I've never seen one before - tried to take
picture
Spotted in Earlsfield London. Magdalen rd cemetery.
Hi we saw a large white squirrel (with black eyes) on Sunday
30th October whilst walking through Earlsfield Cemetery London SW18. Given its
unearthly appearance, the location and the proximity of the date to Halloween we
thought at first that it might be a squirrel ghost!
A white squirrel is living at the back of our gardens - seen
often in one of 4 gardens. Beautiful and rare sight! Eileen Peach
I just saw a white squirrel in west Dulwich, London next to
the train tracks.
White squirrel spotted in Upper Norwood
SE19 1QW at 07.10 this morning
10th September 2012:
Saw a very friendly white squirrel in Brunswick park SE5
London this morning. No picture I am afraid I have not been to the park for ages
so don’t know how often he is there but will go back and report further..and
take my camera
My wife and I saw a white squirrel in Brockhall
Northants on 10 October 2023
Martyn Smythe-Hudson
I saw a white squirrel in our garden on
the morning of Thursday 9th November. I live in Duston, Northampton and it
is the first time I have ever seen a white squirrel.
Regards
My husband saw a white squirrel in our garden ,
9th November 2017, today in Duston Northampton . It was being chased by crows.
.
Hi my husband and I have also just seen a white squirrel
in our garden in Bromham Bedford MK43 8SP
I spotted an Albino Squirrel in my back garden in
Northampton, I didn't think much of it until I looked it up on the internet!
Don't know whether you are the right person to report to
but I saw an albino squirrel today - being chased by a grey squirrel - in the
garden of my partner's house in Nottingham - NG35DF - don't know if that's of
any interest to anybody but I understand they are pretty rare (very pretty!).
I spotted a white squirrel today (3rd Nov 2017) at Berrywood hospital in Duston Northampton. It was running around the car park. I tried to photograph it but it was very quick. My dad watched it while I went for my treatment. He said it had pink eyes. The nurse said it is a regular visitor and she has a photo, which may be better, if you need one.
Regards
Angela
I saw a pure white squirrel on Stewart Avenue, Narborough,
Leicestershire LE19 near a small woodland on Friday 27th August 06.45am. Really
wonderful and privileged to see.
Spotted a white squirrel at Foxton Locks Leicestershire today, 8.11.2020.
Kind regards
Spotted white squirrel today 5th February in the trees behind
our house in Narborough, Leicestershire. Gone before time to photograph.
Doug Graham.
A white squirrel photographed on 24th Nov 2020 was probably not an albino as it’s eyes didn’t seem red. This was running about in a field opposite us in Dunchurch Warwickshire Christine Bailey
Hi John
I have seen a white squirrel twice and a friend saw a
family of 4 about a month ago in the same place. It was near Draycote
Warwickshire. The one I saw was very white and bushy tailed
Regards
Hi John just seen white squirrel in Hull Park near me you can see it's drey in trees at Hu9 1SZ amazing 20th March 2022.
A white squirrel was seen at
Lennoxlove Estate Haddington East Lothian on 16th February 2021
Hello John ; I would like to confirm the white
squirrels in Edinburgh West .. there are at least two white squirrels in Barnton
EH4 .I have seen the pair together in a particular patch of woodland they seem
to favour. Also not far away in Saughton (park) white squirrels appear
frequently in the photos of the Friends of Saughton Group.
Will let you know if more crop up.
Best wishes Jim Rayner
Just a quick note spotted a white squirrel today just outside Haddington , East Lothian , around Amisfield Walled Garden Kind Regards Steven
Central Scotland
White squirrel with grey tail seen today 12 th October 2020. It ran across track. My dog chased it it went up a tree I think. Joyce Merry
Unfortunately I didn’t get a photo but I saw a white squirrel in Kirkliston West Lothian Scotland on Monday (7/09/2020)morning . Are there many spotted in this part of the country ? Shirley Kilgallon
We have been watching this family of squirrels
now for some time .
This afternoon we were amazed to see this white
squirrel appear in front of us on the ground. The white squirrel has a
touch of silver grey along its tail has just appeared from nowhere. It wasn't
there last year.
I spotted a white squirrel
today one day in Edinburgh where I live (Murrayfield/Gorgie area). I will keep
an eye and try to get some photos if possible. A very rare sighting so I
believe?!
My daughter spotted a white
squirrel today 6/12 in our garden in Cramond Edinburgh. It had ad pink
eyes so was most likely an albino?
It may be related or the same one
spotted recently about a mile away in
Barnton near the A90 / Whitehouse Rd
Regards
Pictured: Trio of rare albino squirrels spotted in Edinburgh garden |
A resident in Barnton was left feeling rather squirrely after spotting what could be a family of albino rodents in his back garden. Copied from Edinburgh Evening News. 5 July 2019 |
I haven't actually seen one, but I have spoken to two
people in the last few days who have seen a white squirrel on more than one
occasion in and around Springwood Retirement Village at Kelso in the Scottish
Borders. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled as that is the wooded area where I
frequently walk with my dogs.
The white squirrel in Eliburn, West Lothian,
Livingston was seen again on 28th Jan 2018. sooo cool. :)
Let me know if you have any questions!
White squirrel spotted in our garden in Eliburn
Livingston West Lothian Scotland today Monday 6th November 2017 thus is not the
first time that we have spotted the white squirrel but today was the first time
that we managed to photograph it
Hi thought I would share this with you as I had the
great opportunity to see a white squirrel in Edinburgh today (26th Sept 2017),
beautiful. Debbie Philips
Saw a white squirrel in a tree in our garden yesterday.
Googled and came across your page. Didn't
manage a pic but will keep an eye for an opportunity. I am in North Berwick
Hi there, not been able to get a photo yet but we have a
white (? albino) squirrel living in small wooded area close to our house in
Livingston. We've seen it almost daily for the past month.
Just a quick message to let you know that myself and my
partner spotted a white squirrel today in Deans in Livingston, West Lothian.
Hi just wanted to let you know my family and I spotted a white squirrel
at Livingston in Scotland a week ago, tried to get a photo but we're
not quick enough. Was amazing to see though.
I had a white Squirrel in my garden today at 8am
3/10/15 in Marshfield Grove, the Blackball area of Edinburgh. It looked amazing,
I tried to get a picture but it ran off too quickly
Just a quick note to let you know that I saw my first
ever white squirrel in Edinburgh on Saturday January 5th 2012. It was
in the gardens in a block of flats in the Barnton district of Edinburgh.
We saw a white squirrel in Polmont, Falkirk central Scotland. Between
Montrose Road and Taymouth road, on the morning of the 11th Nov 2012
Regards, Graeme Webb.
We have seen the white squirrel on three occasions in
Gilwern South Wales the last sighting was just a few days ago photograph was
taken but very blurred, will try again when we next see him
A gorgeous white squirrel is living at the bottom of a
South Wales garden -Gabrielle Williams
One of my friends has spotted an Albino Squirrel in Gilwern,
Monmouthshire.
White squirrel in Gilwern abergavenny. Nov 2015. (Tania Cleveland)
Hi , I saw white squirrel in KENILWORTH Cape Town on 30th
March at 8.00 , Mike
I have a cute little white squirrel in my back yard
in Huntsville, Alabama. He’s pretty quick and shy, and high up in the
tree, I can’t get him with my cell phone, I can’t get a picture. At first
I thought I was crazy. But, today April 20, 2013 I watched him for a
while...amazing, absolutely amazing. he is a bit fussy
Hi I saw a white squirrel in Kenilworth Cape Town South
Africa couldn't snap it for you as I was en route somewhere.
I don't know much about squirrels but the ones we have over
here are predominantly grey so assume it is an albino. I couldn't get a closer
look at any defining features a pleasant surprise non the less.
A sleepy white squirrel at Lovedean Hampshire
Chris Sutton's November 2011 pictures taken in Kingston Cemetery Portsmouth
A white squirrel in my own garden in February 2010. Another at Sandy dell Purbrook at the end of October 2011. Phot by Adele Mallows
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