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Peacocks get their own road crossing outside Isle of Wight pub to keep them safe. Regulars at the Hare and Hounds, the birds even wait at bus stops!
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Pub-loving peacocks have crossing made outside boozer to stop them getting run over

Andy Crick
Last updated: 2025/03/26 at 10:01 AM
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The staff from the Hare and Hounds boozer with the sign. (Jam Press/Island Echo)
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Pub-loving peacocks have had their own special road crossing installed to stop them from getting run over.

The colourful birds often roam the grounds of the Hare and Hounds boozer.

They aren’t owned by the pub, but like to frequent the beer garden.

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One, called George, recently got hurt.

Peacocks get their own road crossing outside Isle of Wight pub to keep them safe. Regulars at the Hare and Hounds, the birds even wait at bus stops!
Peacocks at the Hare and Hounds boozer. (Jam Press/Island Echo)

Others have been seen dicing with death on the busy road the pub is on, in Downend, near Newport, Isle of Wight.

The peacocks have also been seen in bus stops.

The bosses of the pub have put up a yellow sign reading ‘Peacock Crossing’ to warn drivers, as reported on What’s The Jam.

Peacocks get their own road crossing outside Isle of Wight pub to keep them safe. Regulars at the Hare and Hounds, the birds even wait at bus stops!
The Hare and Hounds boozer. (Picture: Jam Press)

A Hare and Hounds spokesperson said: “We have just put up our peacock crossing sign.

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“Hopefully, this will stop our beautiful peacocks from being hurt.

Peacocks get their own road crossing outside Isle of Wight pub to keep them safe. Regulars at the Hare and Hounds, the birds even wait at bus stops!
A member of staff from the Hare and Hounds boozer with the sign. (Jam Press/Island Echo)

“This will remind drivers to be cautious.”

They added: “George was hurt the other day.

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“But he is now recovering nicely, he’s doing fine.”

Local, Rik Alder, said: “They are definitely worth cherishing, good job.”

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Shelley Peach added: “Often see them waiting for the bus.”

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