Last November we wrote about discovering some peacocks living right near downtown. We thought they were awesome. Then we found these beauties walking around in another neighborhood several miles north of downtown.
We were riding in an area called Wilton Manors when what do we see but peacocks. These guys were just amazing. They were right at home in this neighborhood. We laughed as they were strolling around visiting their neighbors, checking out the carport, looking in the glass doors, and parading on the patio among the plants. Nothing seemed to faze them. They ignored us, acted like we were not even there. These guys were used to being kings and queens of the hill.
South Fork Middle River runs along this particular neighborhood. In fact Wilton Manors is often called the Island City because it is surrounded and bordered by the North and South Forks of the Middle River. The landscaping here is quite beautiful and shows how the residents take pride in their homes.
The view up the river was so pretty as you can see in these photos. We parked at the end of one of the small streets which dead end at the river.
It was a great ending to a day of riding, very peaceful surroundings. We almost did not want to leave and go home. But the peacocks had already staked out their territory and we were only allowed to visit and look and take a few photos.
5 comments:
Beautiful birds, I once worked at a retirement home that had peacocks strolling around the grounds and I enjoyed the sound of their call. Reminded me of being somewhere really exotic like India (or Florida!) or something. The neighbors didn't like it though and soon the birds were gone. Too bad.
A flock of peacocks and peahens invaded the grounds of my boarding school decades ago and I have never since forgotten the awful row of their hideous calls at dawn. Nature's joke I think, beautiful plumage (on the males) and that moaning haunting cry. I'd rather a plague of chickens, and I'm not overly fond of them either.But thats just me I guess.
There were peacocks running around the grounds of the Portland Zoo. Just recently one landed on the head of a small boy. In his panic he got scratched up a bit. Now all the birds have been shipped out to somewhere. I hope it's not to the concession stands!
The Peacocks are fascinating. The scenery beautiful as always. Just curious, how many miles did you wind up riding that day?
Hi Kano,
So glad you are back and thanks for the visit.
Conch,
peacocks do have a really eeire cry. Guess we have never had to wake up to them howling. None in our immediate neighborhood.
irondad,
you have a great sense of humor. Always enjoy your notes. Just don't order drum sticks at the concession stand.
sarch,
Wilton Manors is like a village within Fort Lauderdale, but it is an independent city. I think it is not more than a couple of miles from our place. We probably did not ride more than about 10-15 miles that day.
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