Molly Morgan had an unusual visitor. She wrote, “Look who showed up in our backyard. She seemed healthy and serene, foraging (don’t know if she found anything) and then slowly headed up the hill behind out house and out of sight. Now, I feel quite certain that peacocks are not native to this area!! Right??? Do you have any insight for this very unusual sighting?”

No, Peacocks and Peahens are not native but several have been seen here over the years. A Peacock has been seen in Point Arena and one in Timber Cove. Here's a photo of a Peacock for you to compare. My, what a beautiful, long tail you have, Mr. Peacock! This photos was taken in Point Arena by Carolyn Andre a few years ago.

I wondered why someone would bring a Peafowl here and was surprised when I learned they are great as a natural pest control. They will happily eat all kinds of bugs, including ticks. They also go after small rodents like mice and rats. Not to mention, they are beautiful.

Thanks to Molly and to Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It was very cloudy this Sunday morning, followed by blue skies. But clouds are beginning to appear as we have a small storm headed our way.