Monday, June 4, 2012

Noisy Neighbors

I took a trip to Jetty Park this weekend to spend the day at the beach. I brought my camera along, hoping to catch sight of some terns, gulls, skimmers, or shorebirds, but all were surprisingly absent . On the way to Jetty Park, I was passing through the small streets of Cape Canaveral when I encountered a whole lot of brightly hued feathers, and a whole lot of noise.


I stopped to take a photo of two Peacocks walking down the side walk when a nice woman on a bike told me to take a ride through her adjacent neighborhood if I wanted to see more Peacocks. Following her advise, we made our down just one of the streets and counted over 30 Peacocks! On fences, in trees, on patios, there were Peacocks everywhere! And did I mention the noise? The Peacocks' unmistakable mating cry-like cry could be heard resonating throughout the area.


In one yard, I noticed 5 male Peacocks displaying their feathers. A few minutes later I figured out why...


This lone Peahen was resting nearby, seemingly unimpressed by all the fancy feathers being flashed her way.


Peafowl (Peacocks and Peahens) are not native to Florida, but this flock has reportedly been residing in the Cape Canaveral area for more than a hundred years. Some believe that the Peacocks may have originated from a Peacock farm that existed long ago near the Banana River.
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37 comments:

  1. Joop ZandJune 4, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Wondefull colors and pictures.

    greetings, Joop

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  2. RonJune 4, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    As always, really nice photos Tammy. I really like the first one though. Great detail and color in that close-up.

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  3. Bob BushellJune 4, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I love Peacocks, male or female, they look so good. And, what about their sounds, lovely. You are a brilliant photographer.

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    1. TammyJune 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks for your kind words Bob! The Peacocks are quite lovely.

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  4. Russell JenkinsJune 4, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Native or not, aren't they beauties. Your photographs are superb.

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  5. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Preciosas fotos del pavo real ¡qué colorido!
    Saludos!!

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  6. TexWisGirlJune 4, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    wow! i couldn't imagine hearing that din for days/weeks on end! they are loud! but beauty comes at a price, i suppose!

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    1. TammyJune 4, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      I couldn't either! It was quite loud; I guess the people must be used to it...

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  7. Brian KingJune 4, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    All that noise could quickly become annoying if you had to hear it constantly and I know peacocks can be quite noisy. Your photos are beautiful! Love the close up shots and the wonderful catch-light!

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    1. TammyJune 4, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you Brian! They are quite loud indeed, times that by 10-20 nearby...

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  8. Ana Mínguez CorellaJune 4, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Wow!!!.. Lovely pictures Tammy.. Beautiful bird.. I think one of the most beautiful birds in the world .. Peacock .. Cheers..

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  9. RosemaryJune 4, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I only just found your site, awesome pictures! I look forward to seeing more of Florida's diverse bird population.

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    1. TammyJune 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Thank you for stopping by Rosemary! I appreciate your comments!

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  10. Jero MilánJune 4, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Geniales Tammy como todo tu trabajo. saludos desde Extremadura.

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  11. Kenny IsakssonJune 4, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Tammy
    Very nice pictures on the Peacocks.
    It must have been a wonderful experience to see so many Peacocks at the same time.
    Greetings / Kenny

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  12. Mia McPhersonJune 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful rich colors and images Tammy!

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  13. Lois EvensenJune 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    How pretty! We'll be in the neighborhood again on the way to the ship. I hope we get to see them, too.

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  14. strandskatanJune 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Wonderful :)

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  15. Magic MomentsJune 4, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    cute..I loved the colors.....Hugs

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  16. Ingemar PetterssonJune 5, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Hi Tammy!
    Lovely pictures of this stunning bird.
    Greetings from Sweden
    /Ingemar

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  17. ortJune 5, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    espectaculares imágenes de un ave impresionante
    saludddddddd

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  18. Two Old BirdsJune 6, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    absolutly beautiful.We have some down south here too, in a few neigborhoods. Great shots.

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  19. Millhouse PhotographyJune 6, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Very beautifully done indeed Tammy - I love the huge plumage in the background on the make bird.

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  20. LasseJune 6, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Lovely photos of this "exotic" bird (at least for us in Sweden)!

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  21. Kjell T. EvensenJune 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    That is a beautiful bird. We will be in the neighborhood in a few days. Hope we are lucky as you to get some great images.

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  22. pennyJune 8, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Awesome captured, Tammy. Peacocks and peahens seem to be common here in Florida. There are several at a nearby park but I can't imagine living close a muster of 30 loud crying Peacocks.

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  23. CameraCruiseJune 8, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Wonderful shots of the beautiful peacocks and peahen.
    What a sight it must have been.
    Mette

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  24. Love for Food and PhotographyJune 8, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Wow, noisy but amazingly beautiful!! thank you!

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  25. NoushkaJune 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Well I guess they are considered an asset rather than an invasive species then!
    Your photos are truly fantastic and believe it or not, I still have to manage pics of these magnificent birds! LOL!
    Cheers Tammy!

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  26. Jesús CastellanoJune 12, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Bellas tomas de este Pavo Real, con muy buenos encuadres y primeros planos.

    Saludos.

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  27. lizaMay 13, 2017 at 3:29 AM

    nice post

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