A trio of towering birdhouse sculptures has landed in San Antonio’s Oak Park-Northwood neighborhood, adding a new landmark to the city’s growing public art collection.
The installation, Feathers in the Wind, was created by Alamo City artist Luis “Chispas” Guerrero and was unveiled at the intersection of Albin Drive and Brookside Street.
The work features three large birdhouses mounted on curved poles to evoke the movement of trees swaying and birds soaring in the South Texas breeze.
“I hope the sculptures spark creativity, conversation, and bring a happy, fun presence to the community,” Guerrero said in a statement.
The project aims to highlight the connection between residents and the wildlife that shares their neighborhoods, according to city officials. Birding has become an increasingly popular pastime as San Antonio’s parks and green spaces provide habitats for a colorful variety of local and migratory species.
The installation was shaped in part by community input. District 10 residents participated in surveys, planning meetings and the artist selection process to guide the project’s development from concept to completion.
Feathers in the Wind is located on city property and is open to the public. More information about the city’s public art collection is available through San Antonio’s online art collection portal.
