Peacocks attack family's car

A family if facing a massive repair bill after their car came under attack - from angry peacocks. The Burton's decided to visit their children's favourite place to go as toddlers, former Great Witchingham Animal Park, now a rare breed farm The Animal Ark.

On Monday having spent a few hours admiring animals, the four returned to their car only to discover peacocks had caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the new Renault Laguna they thought was attacking them.

The convertible, which was Rachel's prized possession, was covered in blood, scratches and dents. David Burton said: “The car was covered in blood from where they had been banging their heads against it. Scratches from where they were pecking it, it had been ruined. It was a brutal blow.



“Peacocks attack when they see their reflection in dark cars. But there were no warning signs just the general disclaimers you see in multi-storeys saying the management accepts no responsibility for damage.”

The one-year-old car has now been booked into a repair centre in a fortnight for a complete respray, which will cost the insurance company £2,700 while the Burtons, who live in Toftwood, near Dereham, is landed with a £250 excess fee.

Steve Bealey, owner of The Animal Ark, said: “Peacocks can be very territorial. We're sorry this has happened and it is the first time something like this has.”