Still at the Koala Sanctuary, I found this free-range peacock comfortably ensconced among the tree roots. (Click to enbiggen photo.)
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Beauty, color, fantasy – what more can you ask of a bird?
great shot again. really colorful bird.
Such a elegant bird. I think peacocks wandering about is such a nice touch. Not practical where I live, but a great fantasy.
The peacock is so bright and colourful it really stands out!
Peacocks are beautiful birds, but I’ve known a few that could be more than a little
meanterritorial. Nice shot, Wren.I can believe that – they look like they should be vain and self-centered, whether they are or not. The ones at the sanctuary are quite used to people and also quite well fed, so mostly they ignored us.
I came back to see what other Aussie pics you were putting up and must say that there have been peacocks at that sanctuary for many years – I have photos from there well before digital days!
It must a safe and comfortable place for them – I suppose they could leave if they wanted to, but I didn’t see any signs they would.
It’s nice that they’ve been welcome there for a long time.
Peacocks are such beautiful birds, we inherited one when we bought the farm. He spent many happy years with us echoing his great call from the roof ridge and fouling up our water system. We drank it anyway and built up stronger immune systems.
I remember “my” free range peacock making similar announcements from a nearby roof. Not a sound that’s easy to forget. As far as I know, he didn’t befoul the water, but perhaps my immune system is stronger than I know.
Great shot of the peacock against the gray of the tree trunk!
Thank you all for stopping by. I’m so glad you like the photo. I have many pictures of peacocks, but can never resist taking one more. They seem made for photography.
so pretty….I don’t think it is possible for a peacock to not be pretty!
Did you see any females around, Wren? They’re all brown; plain in comparison to the man, but they would have been beautiful if there were a species of their own!
I only saw males this time. I think i have photos of some females from another encounter, I’ll have to take a look for them.
yep…he sure looks comfortable…
My sister-in-law (outside of Seattle) has a resident peacock on her farmette. I understand Flannery O’Connor kept dozens of them.
I lived in very rural Maryland once upon a time, and there were feral peacocks there as well. They make quite a racket!
Wren, are you in Australia?
I am at the stage of a renaissance myself being away from My World for too long!
I think the last time I saw a peacock was somewhere in the outback? I can’t remember which outback. Or was it in an Aviary somewhere?
Is old age catching up with me? Oh I don’t mind admitting.
I was in Australia when I took the photo, but I’m back home now – plotting how I can arrange another trip there.
Perfect resting spot. The bird is so pretty.
Thoughtful of him to plop where he did and nice that you caught him on camera. Great shot.
Your peacock is beautiful. The blue is so pretty, they are neat birds to see walking aorund.
Thanks for sharing and for hosting.
Have a great week.
Beautiful bird … taking a break!
a lovely bird…i am always in awe of their plummage. so colorful and magical
What a beautiful peacock curled up beside the roots. Great shot.
Ah, elegance relaxing! Love those beautiful, gloriously colored birds! Terrific shot, Wren, as always!
Have a great week!
Sylvia
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