Peacocks
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Indian peacocks displaying on a forest road in Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Blue Peafowl or Indian Peafowl
pavo cristatus
blauwe pauw
paon bleu
Blauer Pau
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The first house was build in the thirteenth century as a hunting lodge used by the counts and dukes of Gelre. The house was named 'Pauwenburcht' (Peacock Castle) because of the white peacocks they kept there. The dukes of Gelre used to wear the feathers on their helmets.
The present house was build in 1905 on the foundations of a house dating from the seventeenth century.
Staverden Castle is build on the foundations of a seventeenth century house.
At the backside of the house lies a small island in a pond. On the the island you can find the tomb of Eleonora. This Eleonora lived at Wildenborgh Castle, one of the eight castles of Vorden. She had a lover, who went on a crusade in the Holy Land. When he was away, another man wanted to gain her by force. When her lover returned home, he was killed by his rival. Eleonora wanted to escape this evil man and fled to Staverden, where a mighty knight lived, who gave her protection. She stayed there for the rest of her unhappy life, always dressed in black.
After her death she was buried on the island in the pond. On moonlit nights, the black lady is seen there, walking to and fro on the island, wringing her hands and lamenting about her lost love.
So I wasnt able to find a bird like this in time for the Crazy Tuesday theme of #7DWF and i had to go to the trunk of memories. Thank you for your visits, faves and comments in advance!
I just happened to pass a Peacock the other day, I made it leave the road side and guided it into the wood.
The Kaiserbrunnen fountain was built in 1897, and the figures decorating it were replaced in 1990s. Since then, the fountain in the centre of the old quarter on Marktstätte square has featured caricatures such as a three-headed peacock with three papal tiaras. These commemorate the Council of Constance held from 1414 to 1418.
Smile on Saturday Theme - “Part of Artpiece”
One of San Antonio's most historic and beautiful attractions, the Quadrangle is ideal for families with children. The Quadrangle is home to deer, peacocks, guinea fowl, ducks and geese. The animals enjoy the visitors as much as the visitors enjoy them. The setting is so beautiful and historical that families with small children can enjoy the animals while military history buffs can explore the rich history of the grounds, walls and buildings. A sign close to the entrance states that no bread or crackers can be fed to the animals but it doesn't say anything about vegetables or fruits, which the deer and other Quadrangle animal residents enjoy. As soon as the animals see that you've got food, you'll be surrounded with two and four-legged friends looking for a handout. They'll eat out of your hand but they're gentle and won't get aggressive so having small children around is okay.
One of the many Indian Peafowls to be found near the children's petting zoo at Beacon Hill Park, BC.
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