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A sure sign of spring according to this link: cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/for-jim-phil-and-ha...; _type=blogs&_r=0
Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length and boast colorful "eye" markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues. The large train is used in mating rituals and courtship displays. It can be arched into a magnificent fan that reaches across the bird's back and touches the ground on either side. Females are believed to choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of these outrageous feather trains.
Leo Carrillo's ranch (now a park), Rancho de Los Quiotes, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, 9-22-2012.
Cake for a bridal shower. Peacock themed wedding, so went with a 'spring-like' version of it. All buttercream except for the ribbon around each tier(fondant). Made the topper. Top tier was Almond cake with a chocolate ganache infused with Bailey's and the Bottom tier was chocolate cake with raspberry filling.
A variety of waterfowl and this peacock (also 2 peahens) lead an ideal existence and create an impressive spectacle at the entrance to Horn's Garden Centre