The pride of Grandview
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Updated: January 26, 2010 4:54 PM
Anyone missing a large bird? Blue, lots of feathers, pretty fearless?
A rogue peacock drew a crowd to an area of Grandview Corners Friday morning, after wandering into the parking lot of Wal-Mart Supercentre.
The bird – a male, according to one passerby – strolled from the corner of 160 Street and 24 Avenue and into the north-end of the parking lot, where he was met by camera-toting customers and Wal-Mart employees, one of whom even tried to corral the creature, but was unsuccessful.
While some concerned spectators implored others to call the SPCA or animal rescue – a veterinarian was eventually called – most seemed bemused by the situation.
"Where'd this guy come from? It's not even the right season for these birds, is it?" asked one picture-taker.
After evading capture by the Wal-Mart employee on the north side of the building, the fearless bird – who showed little regard for the rules of the road – moved west towards The Brick, where he crossed the street and wandering off into the distance.
