A "possible solution'' has been brought to the Waitaki District Council after it reopened the file last week on an Oamaru peacock that has disturbed some South Hill residents for about six months.
But the council would not provide details of its plan.
The juvenile male peacock, known as George, was thrust into the spotlight after neighbours complained the now wild bird had for months screamed through the night and robbed them of sleep.
Council customer services group manager Richard Mabon would not offer any details of the planned solution.
"Following your story earlier this week [‘‘George ruffles a few feathers'', Otago Daily Times, February 3], we have been approached by a member of the public with a possible solution. At this time we're unable to provide any further details. However, we are hopeful we will resolve the issue satisfactorily,'' he said in an email on Friday.
The council's offices were closed on Monday but earlier last week, council regulatory services manager Lichelle Guyan said the council would "work with all parties involved to seek a satisfactory outcome so that George is safely and correctly housed''.
Barbara Byers, of Oamaru, who first raised concerns about the bird, said she had been contacted by the council on Thursday.
But on Sunday night she again heard the bird going "flat tack'' through the night.
The owner, whom the Otago Daily Times has agreed not to name because she feared threats and abuse, said yesterday she had not heard from the council, or anyone else, about her former pet.
Several readers contacted the paper last week expressing interest in rehoming the bird to their rural properties.
