White Squirrel Census

How many white squirrels are there in Brevard? The “walk through” count we do each Fall is to determine the approximate percentage of Brevard’s squirrels that are of the white variant.  It is designed to prevent the same squirrel from being counted...
White Squirrel Research

White Squirrel Research

The popularity and fascination of white squirrels continues according to the website untamedscience.com. They are doing research and asking folks to submit their sightings of white squirrels around the U.S. They have produced a great video on white squirrels. Take a...
15 Year Summary of Squirrel Count

15 Year Summary of Squirrel Count

Brevard, North Carolina’s Annual Squirrel Count ShowsGradual Increase of White Variant Over 15 Years.Robert R. Glesener. Heart of BrevardAbstract: The city of Brevard, North Carolina hosts an established colony of non-albino white squirrels with pigmented eyes, head...

The Study Area

The Study Area The study area  follows the original Brevard city limits.  For those familiar with Brevard, the study area is bordered by Brevard Middle School on the north, Brevard Elementary School on the east, Brevard High School on the south, and Brevard...

Summary of the 2010 Squirrel Count

Brevard’s white squirrels would seem to be doing well as preparations are being made for the Seventh Annual White Squirrel Festival on Memorial Day weekend. Under the supervision of the Heart of Brevard, community volunteers conducted the 14th Annual Brevard Squirrel...