Peacock at Viewpark
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Peacock at Viewpark
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 13 Apr 2011
European kings and nobility consumed many peacocks considered a delicious delicacies by the rich. Argus, of Greek legend, says a hundred eyed monster was turned into a peacock with all its eyes in its tail. Never bring a peacock feather indoors for decoration as they are unlucky.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.455788
Longitude
-3.557319