Pete was a new resident of theKings Bree Garden, a 27-acre public garden home to many flora and fauna, including several other peacocks.
He arrived late Thursday night and was quarantined to ensure his health before being introduced to other animals.
Kingsbrae site manager Bob McClaren said the colorful birds seemed to fit "almost instantly."
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"Hey, I thought this was great. There will be another addition," McLaren said.
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But on Saturday, he "received a slightly cautious call saying Pete was gone."
"I said," He can't leave, he just arrived. He's only here for a day, "he said.
Upon further examination of Pete's enclosure, garden staff found a hole. This indicates that something was dug from the outside.
"Of course, I think it's the worst. There were foxes and raccoons around, so Pete succumbed to the local wildlife and thought he was gone," McLaren said. ..
They are not uncommon during the mating season, but some have no signs of Pete. I found a feather. McLaren also said that the peacock "has a fair amount of claws" and may have protected himself.
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Similarly, they A weekend from someone who finds a peacock wandering in a nearby plot – a bird shows that whatever was dug in his pen survived.
Since then, people have said that they have received multiple reports of peacock sightings and may have heard the bird's "unique cry."
"Pete doesn't seem to be a little special. He ran away and maybe he went home and settled in a new parcel," McLaren said.
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Brad Henderson, Mayor of St Andrews and Managing Director of Kingsbrae Garden, said the staff have hope.
"I believe Peacock is alive, but it may take some time to get him back," he said.
"He's new to the town of St Andrews, so I don't know where he's home now."
Henderson says there are five other peacocks in the garden. There are three traditional blue ones like Pete and two white ones.
Many residents of the town have been on the lookout since posting on the garden Facebook page about Pete's disappearance.
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"It's like looking for people walking on the trail and trying to help find Pete. Thank you, "he says. He said. "The public is intrigued."
Ground manager McLaren said that anyone who finds Pete does not catch him to prevent both himself and the bird from being injured, but Kings Bree Garden. Said you need to contact.
"The peacock is a pretty big bird and has a strong paw. If you grab a peacock and kick your paw, you can get seriously injured.
" He goes home I hope they find a way, "he added. "I want to get Pete back."
— Travis Fortnum
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