Peacocks take over a northern Italian beach town.

Frederique Mauduit   Euronews12 May 2026
More than 100 peacocks have spread through the seaside town of Punta Marina, where residents are trying to manage the growing population without harming the birds.

The peacocks now wander through streets, perch on balconies and gather along the beach, becoming an unusual part of daily life in the coastal community.