The Brief
- A peacock was spotted roaming the Fox Hollow neighborhood in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on Saturday.
- Residents and police tried to contain the bird, but it continued to move through local yards and was later seen miles away.
- Sightings have sparked excitement and concern, as peacocks are not native to New Jersey.
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – A peacock on the loose in Cherry Hill has captured the attention of neighbors, police and social media, as the colorful bird made its way through backyards and even appeared in nearby Voorhees.
Neighbors surprised by peacock in Cherry Hill
What we know:
Residents first spotted the peacock Saturday afternoon in the Fox Hollow neighborhood, according to Naseem Brady of Cherry Hill.
Brady said, “Our wonderful next-door neighbor had texted and said, ‘There’s a peacock in our yard.,’” and described how her sons were excited to look for the bird.…