roosting peacocks

Actually they are straw sculptures on the top of a thatched roof.

Hundreds of years ago they were put there to ward off evil spirits, and some say they were to prevent witches on broomsticks from landing on the roof! Nowadays they are purely decorative. Mind you... I haven't seen many witches around these parts.....

[Maggiemae]

Are they actually just straw! Must have had something to hold them on is wind and rain! Love the reason!

[Jan Hall]

Thanks Maggiemae. These ones are covered in chicken wire, tho not all of them are. They are attached to the roof by a long wooden stake which is dug into the thatch of the roof. @maggiemae

[Livia]

What an interesting piece of history there. I'm sure I will remember this the next time I see a peacock. Great silhouettes and beautiful colors! 8)

[BeckyS]

Great sky and silhouettes

[Laura]

Love the colours.

[Marisa]

Love the silhouettes and the colour in the sky.

[Judith Greenwood]

Interesting! I didn't realise they had a job to do!

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

such a fabulous shot!!