The famous West Lake Hills Flamingo Flock has migrated into the Austin-West Lake Hills area for the past 10 years or so. They migrate from parts unknown, but sure as clock work they arrive in the early spring and spend the warmer months along Bee Cave Road in the West Lake Hills area. A scout bird arrived in West Lake Hills on the morning of February 16th.
Pink flamingos have a long and storied tradition in urban landscapes.
It is speculated that the flock migrated by the Horticulture Department as a gesture of thanks to the many horticulturist that perpetuate their value and use in urban landscapes. Some speculate they were there to pick up a bit of horticultural manna to energize their pursuit of harmony in the landscape.