In parts of South Florida, it’s not rush hour or construction that brings traffic to a halt — it’s peacocks.
The large, colorful birds, which are protected by law, have become both a spectacle and a nuisance. They are known for strutting across streets, damaging property and unleashing their piercing calls.
Nick Vagnoni is a resident of the Village of El Portal — a designated bird sanctuary in Miami-Dade County — and, for him, the birds have become a daily part of life…