Happy Blue Monday
When I drive across Los Angeles to visit my parents I always stop at the Target in Norwalk which is at the exit I take to get to their place. I stop because the trip is long, I’ve given birth to 3 children and this is a convenient spot to stop if you catch my drift. The unusual thing about this Target is what I’ve seen and heard in their parking lot more than once…
There is a really cool old farmhouse next door and peacocks that live behind the farmhouse. They hop the fence and stroll about the Target parking lot from time to time making their annoying loud calls.
I kept asking this guy if he’d kindly fan his feathers but he was not impressed with me and didn’t feel the need to show-off!
I’m always fascinated to watch these beautiful creatures with their iridescent feathers.
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Wow….to me….living where I do…that is like a storybook idea; to just ‘run into’ a peacock like that. Beautiful Blue for a Monday!
It’s amazing to have these guys running around the Target parking lot in Norwalk! Great photos!
How lovely – Ellen! I swoon whenever I see peacocks – they are just SO beautiful!
Beautiful. Aren’t they amazing. There was a green house we went to when I was little…I just remembered…they had several peacocks…I haven’t seen one for years. Thanks for sharing.
Go figure! Of all places – Norwalk! They are pretty birds!
Ellen, the color on those birds is just amazing. I could look at peacocks all day long. I have a peacock feather fan I love, but the birds… awwww, they are exquisite!
XO,
Sheila
They are such fascinating birds. Great photos even if he didn’t oblige you with a fanned pose.
I think peacocks are the most beautiful birds there are. Years ago when I was much younger and B’haven was much smaller there was a Dr here who had a pair of these beautiful birds, and they would wonder through our little town like they owned it, it wasn’t anything to see one of them perched on the rail above the Dr’s office steps.
Thanks for sharing.
Molly
I love the peacocks we are so fotunate to have “about”. Arcadia is loaded with them and when we visit the Arboretum, we are sure to “see” and “hear” them. Perfect blue post.
WOW!
Aren’t they just so absolutely exquisite?
Thanks for those wonderful pics.
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
Beautiful! Happy Blue Monday ~ Susan
Such splendid creatures are peacocks…that blue is enchanting… What a treat you get to see them, Ellen! What a nice way to start the week…with a view of something so beautiful. Happy Days ((HUGS))
Oh my goodness… What a beautiful bird! I love your post. Happy Blue Monday ♥
I hope everyone at Target knows about them and is safe in the parking lot. If I were the farmer, I’d worry. They are definitely gorgeous!
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Peacocks are fantastic birds. They do seem to like to wander…our neighbors had some and I can remember that they loved to explore our little town.
Good morning Ellen, I too love these beautiful birds. Their feathers and coloring are stunning. We used to see them alot in Florida when we lived there. Here in NC we have ‘bluebirds’ and I love to see them too.
Hugs…Jeanne
You were right the first time; they are annoying, but beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
Wow! He is beautiful, proud, and blue! Thanks for sharing and Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi Ellen, the peacocks are so beautiful!!
Happy Blue Monday.
Barb
Beautiful! In the Target parking lot? Happy Monday, Ellen!
You captured the glorious colors in those photos. How funny..in a Target parking lot.
I’m still at Jeanie’s, everyone has left and soon I will too…as soon as I turn off this computer!
Pretty bird! I have one too, on my blog. Please check it out 🙂
He’s gorgeous even though a little stuck up! LOL.
I love them.
Beautiful shots as well!
Amazing that they run around loose there 🙂
thank you for sharing this awesome blue monday bird ,
What a perfect thing to share. Peacocks are so beautiful.
Blessings on your week.
Hello Ellen B.!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!!!
Your friend must be blind to not be impressed by your presence, but then he does have a bird brain :0!
I hope you have a lovely Monday!
🙂 Cori G.
Can you imagine the person who is new to the area and just happens to run into Target to pick something up? If it were me, I’d wonder what land I had walked into. You just don’t expect to see peacocks. They certainly are pretty.
♥, Susan
Gorgeous Blue Monday post, Ellen!!
That is amazing! Looks like the owner of the peacocks would be worried about them. Someone could steal them or worse run over them! They are truly beautiful birds. My grandmother used to have peacocks and peafowls and I always thought they sounded like screaming women!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Oh love it! Gorgeous birds. Reminds me of Pittsburgh, believe it or not — when Howard and I lived there, peacocks roamed around the Allegheny Aviary at the park at the end of our street — such fun!
Peacocks are lovely — but boy they sound AWFUL!
But at least they aren’t ornery like swans!
Cass
Hi ellen
Happy Blue Monday
Your peacock pictures are magnificent…beautifully blue and just lovely! Wish I was there…
thank you for sharing
have a lovely day..
Judi
They are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! GREAT shots!
I love your peacocks!!! Aren’t they beautiful birds?!!! I can’t believe they have such an annoying sound. It sounds like cats dying…God sure does have a sense of humor!!!
Love the BLUE!!!
Have a great day!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Beautiful pics, Ellen! I love peacocks, they have the most beautiful colors…Christine
Peacocks are so beautiful. When I was a child I remember of visiting relatives that had them all over their huge yard.
Iris
This is just so cool Ellen! This guy sure is glorious (and looks like he knows!) I don’t need many reasons to stop at Target but this is definitely a good one!
Happy Blue Monday! 😀
xoxo
Jane
Peacocks are such beautiful birds!! Yes, they are annoying too!
Katherine
They are so pretty. My daughter has the neighbor’s peacocks that come to their house to eat!
Outstandingly beautiful photos, Ellen!
Hello I’m still making my Blue Monday visits.. Thank you so much for stopping by. What a beautiful peacock! Great photo’s.
Bless you, Shirl
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