Nicole, leucism can occur in any species. Sort of like albinism but not quite. I saw this leucistic Black-capped Chickadee a couple of years ago.

Somewhere in Vermont:

Nicole, I've been enjoying your raptor photos this week.

Cool photo of the chickadee, casey!

Castle in Ireland, now a tourist attraction. The next photo shows the narrow staircase, which I, being afraid of heights, did not ascend. The guide explained that the narrow design of the staircase was in part for defensive reasons. In case of enemy approach, the castle residents would go to a higher level in the structure and intruders would find it very difficult to broach an assault while ascending the high and narrow staircase. Then the castle residents would be in a position of advantage to attack the intruders.

caseynfld/Karen....What I meant is "What an AMAZING surprise!" :0) I posted a leucistic sandhill crane a couple of years ago....nature is constantly offering new "Oh MY" moments in my life! In this area, I'd not been told of any leucistic hawk sightings. I go to the crane festival every year and stopped in at the main office.....nothing posted about a white hawk living in the area.

A piece of art in the apartment I stayed in in Los Angeles last week for the conference.

Latest puzzle we finished, wish I could save them all !

summer - that is just down the road from us. When were you there? We go there and the Monterey Bay Aquarium all the time. Then South to Carmel or back North to Moss Landing for dinner.

Love the leucism birds. Never heard of that before.

Cool photo of the chickadee, Gyr_falcon!

Yes, that is a great shot! The kudos go to caseynfld for the chickadee, though. I'm flattered you even thought it could be mine. :-)

Ha, gyr_falcon! After I posted my comment, I had to go help hubby for a couple of hours. Just now checking in I saw Nicole's comment and realized my mistake. Corrected the mix-up. You often post beautiful bird photos and I just assumed that one was yours. :-)