ARE you missing a peacock?

The RSPCA is caring for one after it was found in Westford, Wellington on Saturday, (August 20).

Three peacocks were spotted over the weekend, but one peacock, Percy, has since been returned to his home in Bradford-on-Tone.

An inspector picked the peacock up and took it to RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Taunton where the bird is now being cared for.

It is not known where this peacock could have come from originally as there are not any well known estates close by that keep the birds.

Chief inspector David Steele said: “Somebody should be missing this peacock.

“They can’t fly very far but do sometimes hop from building to building so it’s likely to have only travelled a short distance of a mile or so.

“Most peacocks in this country are owned so we’d like to be able to reunite this one with it’s rightful owner.”

The peacock has missing tail feathers but this can sometimes happen naturally as the bird moults.

If you recognise this bird or know who owns it you can ring the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

The RSPCA is a charity and relies on public donations to exist.

To assist inspectors in carrying out their vital work, text HELP to 78866 to give £3. (Texts cost £3 + one standard network rate message.)