The Naval Support Activity Monterey peacock has a name thanks to the votes of 103 people who selected from a list of 16 names, with 40 original names being added as write-ins.

From Foghorn Leghorn, to Commodore Sloat, Peacock McPeacockface and Professor Plum, the people let their voices be heard.

"Adm. Chester Nimitz it is," said NSAM Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Bertelsen. "Let's call him Chester for short."

Adm. Chester Nimitz received the highest number of votes, just edging out "Admiral Hornblower", "Admiral", and "Birdie McBirdface", all of which were very popular.

"The response on social media to our call for a proper name was phenomenal," said Vicki Taber, Installation Environmental Program director. "I'm happy he now has an official name."

Taber has been calling the nameless bird "Bert," in honor of the installation commanding officer, while Chester acclimated to NSAM. She keeps weekly tabs on Chester, who can often be seen in the La Novia terrace area, just outside the La Novia Room, part of the historic Del Monte Hotel, which serves as the installations Navy Gateway Inn and Suites, and is also home to the headquarters for the Naval Postgraduate School.

"But you never know where Chester might be seen next strolling the grounds of Naval Support Activity Monterey," Taber said.

Chester was adopted late last year along with another peacock through the Monterey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Chester's pal flew the coop shortly after the duo arrived.

"Peacocks have long been associated with the Naval Postgraduate School and NSAM. Chester is a welcome addition to this amazing installation," Bertelsen added. "And now he has a proper name."

Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz, the 10th chief of naval operations from Dec. 15, 1945 to Dec. 15, 1947, was one of the signatories of the Japanese surrender documents aboard USS Missouri, Sept. 2, 1945. He signed for the United States as Gen. Douglas MacArthur signed for the United Nations.

Although not native to North America, this species of peafowl is known to have only a minimal impact on native animals and plants. No other exotic birds will be introduced to the base and there is no plan to introduce peahens.

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