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Peacock said to be strutting his stuff in the roadway

By Billie Owens

A resplendent peacock is reportedly in the roadway at Tower Hill and Cole Roads in Bergen. Law enforcement is investigating.

The officer was unable to locate the bird and is moving on to his next assignment.

UPDATE (by Howard): The peacock above may or may not be the same one reportedly seen in the Tower Hill area. This picture was taken by Laura Scarborough on on Cole Road near Route 19, Le Roy, not Bergen. A friend of Laura's describes the bird as very tame and has been knocking at her door for days. Laura said she's afraid the bird will get hit by a car. It stands right next to the roadway. Laura said the friend has called every agency she can think of and each says a tame, loose peacock isn't their issue.

Christina Marinaccio

The peacock belongs to my neighbor. He has been hiding in the woods at my land for a few weeks. He was ripped from his pen by a loose dog and was afraid to go back. He is very skittish now due to the various people getting out of their cars and chasing him. Yes he is very pretty Yes he is worth a lot of money No you are not going to be able to chase this bird down. It was however very funny to watch everyone maybe I will upload the photos off my trail camera of the people diving in the brush trying to catch him. After a long three weeks my neighbor was able to get him back to his house last night.

Jul 27, 2011, 10:18am Permalink
Jennifer Keys

So glad to hear he's back home. I hope this doesn't happen to him again. How sad it would be to see such a handsome fella lifeless on the side of the road.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:29pm Permalink

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