A peacock with their big feathers would be quite intimidating if it came charging, always important to keep your children a safe distance away from unfamiliar animals.

Oh no, imagine! That poor little boy.....all I can ask is where were the parents? Things happen so fast. 

Is sequestering the peacock from mating season his punishment?  :)

P.S. Forgot to comment on the spectacular photo!

Wonderful post and reminder to "stand back" from wild creatures - Ya never know. Great job, once again with YouTube video - you are going to get so much business out of these. :)

Hi John, Sad to hear about the child having those injuries, but I pray for a quick healing. Peacocks are nice looking birds, but I wouldn't want to get to close to one during the mating season. Parents do need to keep an eye on the little ones while at the Zoo.

John, I like the video – great job.  It’s a shame the peacock will be separated during Spring mating season.  While I am sympathetic to the child who received minor injuries … I’m not sure the child is the victim. Somebody (read parents) were not doing their jobs and minding their child. The peacock just did what animals do … defend their territory.

Gorgeous video John.  He really was quite beautiful and she was ignoring him fully lol :)...can't let him get too big of a head haaha.

Thank you for sharing this and letting folks know to stay away from the birds.  So sad that the little girl was hurt and I hope she is ok.  

John

Whenever we finally meet, ask me to tell you the story of Abdul, my cousin's peacock. Till then, cheers cvc

John,

What a beautiful bird.  I just love to see them run around.

John, those boys do put on quite a display...kind of reminds me of Rush Street in Chicago on a Friday/Saturday night.  A friend of mine once had a Peacock on his property in Michigan...not only can they be aggressive, but loud too!!

John, I hope both of you finally got to take a day off as you deserve it. 

You are slowing down on your posts, out of the blue tonight they hand me a feature. Miracles do happen. i hope things are well. 

Beautiful critters but good to stay out of range. Kids are small and can get hurt

Hi John,

Such a pretty peacock but the peahen doesn't seem interested. I think he is fine specimen and she should take a second look as he has a beautiful tail. It is so much fun to watch nature.

Hi John, Sorry to hear about that little girl getting in the territory of a mating peacock and getting hurt.  Always a risk when around animals in nature.  

Thank you for the great video! I have never seen a full sustained display like that before.  But you know I could not help but thinking of the Philadelphia Mummers Parade that happens every New Years Day...the captains and many of the string band members wear decorations/attachments on their backs full of feathers!!  They were inspired by these beautiful male birds!!

Take care,

Gloria

I've seen kids get attacked by chickens.   But a Peacock?  That's a new one! Stay back, keep your distance!

Hi John, Peacocks are interesting and beatiful .. I like to watch them strut their stuff.  Sorry to hear the child had to have stitches, but did not have an eye damaged.  I guess most birds can be dangerous if you get to close.