Peacocks in Maryland
"Most people have forgotten how to live with living creatures, with living systems and that, in turn, is the reason why man, whenever he comes into contact with nature, threatens to kill the natural system in which and from which he lives." - Konrad Lorenz
Seldom do I leave home without a camera, but this past Tuesday, June 5, I did just that. As luck would have it I ran into to some Come Here's, as they call all new-comers around these parts. All I had was my iPhone, so not wanting to pass up a very unusual photo I pulled it out and took a snap.
A little late with the posting of the "first" photo capture of these royal birds. I had pre-posted it to run on 7/10, but since they seem to be in the news, I moved them up a month. Hopefully, no one will harm them and I can get a "real" photo next time I come across them, or they me.
FYI: Peafowl, native to India and Burma, is the name for a male peafowl. Female peafowl are called peahens and baby peafowl are called peachicks. Peafowl are part of the pheasant family. They are omnivorous and eat most plant parts, flower petals, seed heads, insects and other arthropods, reptiles, and amphibians. Metropolitan South Florida has a permanent feral population,and according to Wikipedia are protected by law.
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Why do I pre-post? When I have time, I sit down at my computer and post photos that have piled up, or photos from my travels or old news assignments. When I cover something that needs to be posted in a timely manner, I go into my editor and do a switch a roo. Easy peasy. I am not sure how far into the future I can post, but in the past I have posted up to two months in advance. I still keep current the important photos and dates of events for those who follow my blog.
Since I am talking about June, July and past, present, and future, as well as critters, here are a couple of photos to remind you that the 2012 Chincoteague Pony Swim is coming up in July. Hope to see you there.
Below is the full schedule from the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce:
Pony Event Schedule
Pony Penning Activities and Carnival SchedulePlease Note: The Carnival is Closed on Sundays
Friday, June 29, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony and Welcome. Carnival rides, games, food, raffles until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Special Ambulance Nights
Friday, July 6, 2012Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Carnival opens at 7:00 p.m. with Independence Day Celebration Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
All proceeds go into Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co.
Ambulance Fund (For purchase of new equipment
and maintenance of life-saving and ambulance
equipment).
Friday, July 13, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Monday, July 23, 2012
6:00 a.m. - "Beach Walk" - See the ponies make
their way from the north corral to the south corral
along the beach. Meet at Assateague Beach by 6 a.m.
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Updated time of pony swim to be announced at carnival.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Pony Swim -- Time to be announced!
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Carnival 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Rides, games, food, and raffles.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Last night of carnival for 2012! Enjoy.... Opens at 7:00 p.m.
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