Residents say the bird, affectionately named Pete, first appeared about six months ago. No one has come forward to claim him, news agency SWNS reported.<\/p>\n
Since then, locals have grown used to the unexpected visitor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
SECRET COUNTRY GETAWAY SEES BIG AMERICAN DEMAND FOR NOSTALGIC COMFORT FOODS<\/a><\/p>\n Some folks have even created a group chat to keep track of his movements and sightings around the neighborhood of Guildford in Surrey, England.\u00a0<\/p>\n The bird<\/a> has become known for its bold behavior, frequently approaching homes and pecking at doors or windows when it is hungry.<\/p>\n Pete the peacock, shown here, has become a favorite neighborhood pet after residents began feeding him. (SWNS)<\/p>\n In at least one instance, the bird managed to enter a home through an open door, SWNS noted.<\/p>\n Homeowner Jim Andy said he first spotted Pete outside his home, and later gave the bird its name.\u00a0<\/p>\n The peacock recently wandered into a man’s home through a back door.<\/p>\n He said the peacock often moves between nearby properties and appears comfortable around people<\/a>.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n Some residents have raised concerns about the bird’s safety<\/a>, particularly on nearby roads, while others have embraced the unusual guest.<\/p>\n “He is here every day,” said Nicola Andy, Jim Andy’s wife. “He doesn’t want to go, apparently.”<\/p>\n The peacock has gained a reputation for its fearless nature, regularly nearing houses and pecking at doors or windows when hungry. (SWNS)<\/p>\n Neighbors say Pete has developed a varied diet, eating food left out for him, such as fruit, herbs, peanuts<\/a> and bird seed.<\/p>\n Martin Dowland, a resident of the area, said the peacock frequently visits his yard and has even taken food<\/a> directly from his hand.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n He described the bird as calm but noted its large wingspan can be startling.<\/p>\n Dowland said the peacock recently wandered into his home through a back door.<\/p>\n Some residents have expressed concerns about the bird’s safety, especially due to the risks posed by traffic on nearby roads. (SWNS)<\/p>\n “I say that I want him to go, but I keep feeding him. I have a soft spot for him,” Dowland noted.<\/p>\n![\"Pete](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pete-peacock-guildford-surrey-fox-news-001.jpeg\")
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