Tuesday, July 9, 2013

W/W - The One-footed Peacock

Like arrows, these curious footprints on the beach pointed us to this fella...
A one-footed peacock
Apparently, he lost his left foot in a battle for alpha male status.
Despite his disability, he was honking loudly and amorously to the peahens around him, his pomposity no less than before, when his hobble was a strut. And judging by the peafowls' response to him, he still rules.
The only disability in life is a bad attitude - SCOTT HAMILTON
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21 comments:

  1. TessJuly 9, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    So pretty! I love peacocks. Makes me want to go to the zoo!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Oh wow, poor thing...

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    Happy Wordless Wednesday!

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  3. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful pictures and awesome quote Veronica!

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  4. Hootin AnniJuly 9, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Wildlife and nature always teaches us a lesson...the beauty is within, not the outer skin. Your quote is perfect. And beautiful bird.

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  5. LinJuly 9, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Well, maybe the girls will be turned on by that...who knows?

    He sure is lovely with all that plumage!

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  6. An Apel a DayJuly 9, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    That was the first animal Mica paid attention to at the zoo. When he went on a field trip to a farm for preschool, he argued with the farmer about how peacocks do belong on farms. He was 3, and I wasn't there. I got him a peacock puppet. It's so cool! Sadly he lost interest in the pretty bird.

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  7. CaroleJuly 9, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Great quote! Cheers

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  8. Lisa WoodJuly 10, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    You are so right - having the best attitude rocks.
    That is one incredible brave Peacock :)

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  9. AmeliaJuly 10, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I love this quote and I love that he still honks loudly :)
    Happy WW!

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  10. stevebethereJuly 10, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Aww" I've named the peacock Hoppity :-)

    Love that quote :-)

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  11. mail4roseyJuly 10, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Aww, poor guy to have lost his foot. Thank goodness it's not slowing him down in love, lol. :)

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  12. KristiJuly 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Wow! I love that peacock's attitude - and the quote is so fitting. It's a lesson for us humans for sure.

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  13. Furry BottomsJuly 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Well, I've never seen a one foot peacock before! I love the attitude-- he still rules! :)

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  14. poshJuly 10, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Males...and their "Alpha's"....

    :)

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  15. FaytheJuly 10, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    he is still handsome and looks to get around just fine. good for him!
    thanks for the anniversary wishes!
    Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails

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  16. JacanaJuly 10, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Such beautiful animals.

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  17. Kristin AquariannJuly 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    He's breathtaking!

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: Fourth of July Fireworks

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  18. ChatterBlossomJuly 10, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Yikes! That must have been a big battle! I don't know how he made it out!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  19. KellyJuly 10, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful pictures and he is so handsome..

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  20. Eat To LiveJuly 11, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Awww.... poor thing. Males can be so ruthless.

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  21. Mary-andering CreativelyJuly 11, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Hi, very inspirational. I featured you on my Friday blog which will go live this morning at 8 a.m.

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