Luis “Chispas” Guerrero’s birdhouse sculptures land in Oak Park-Northwood

Luis “ Chispas ” Guerrero’s birdhouse sculptures land in Oak Park-Northwood by Jessica Warner Mon, November 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS A new trio of birdhouse sculptures is taking flight in San Antonio’s Oak Park-Northwood Neighborhood, celebrating the birds that share the city’s skies and backyards. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Public art San Antonio Oak Park-Northwood Birdhouse sculptures Luis “Chispas” Guerrero Department of Arts and Culture City Council District 10 Birding SAN ANTONIO - A new trio of birdhouse sculptures is taking flight in San Antonio’s Oak Park-Northwood Neighborhood, celebrating the birds that share the city’s skies and backyards. The City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture announced Nov. 9, 2026, that “Feathers in the Wind” has been added to the city’s public art collection in City Council District 10. The artwork is installed on city property at the intersection of Albin Drive and Brookside Street, where it is meant to encourage neighbors and passersby to slow down, look up and notice local wildlife. San Antonio artist Luis “Chispas” Guerrero created the large sculptures using a combination of Corten and stainless steel. The materials are designed to give the birdhouses a natural, weathered look, with accents that reflect light as the sun moves throughout the day. The birdhouses are perched atop bent poles and built with organic shapes, giving the impression they are moving with the wind. “These sculptures honor our city’s natural wildlife and remind us that we share our home with species that have lived here for centuries,” said Krystal Jones, director of the Department of Arts & Culture. “We are deeply grateful for Luis’ talent and dedication as an artist, a professional, and a cherished member of the San Antonio community.” The birds featured on the artwork include a cardinal, hawk, mockingbird, owl, sparrow and hummingbird. The city noted that birding has grown in popularity, including in San Antonio, where various species thrive in neighborhoods across the city and surrounding areas. The project also included community input in District 10, with neighbors participating through a community engagement survey, serving on the Artist Selection Panel and providing feedback on the design at neighborhood association meetings. “The civic engagement of our residents is essential to ensure that public artworks truly reflect our community,” said District 10 Councilmember Marc Whyte. “Thank you to everyone who contributed input to this project and to our own District 10 artist Luis ‘Chispas’ Guerrero for making it come to life. Public art promotes economic growth, enhances community engagement, and beautifies our improvement efforts, and we are excited to see more projects come to District 10.” Guerrero said the piece is intended to connect viewers with the natural world and create a welcoming presence in the neighborhood. “I hope the sculptures spark creativity, conversation, and bring a happy, fun presence to the community,” Guerrero said. “It’s a good feeling to know how much the City cares throughout the whole process and involves the community in the decision along the way. It makes the process more rewarding knowing that it is a team effort to make it happen.” More public art can be found through the City of San Antonio’s art collection portal. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet IH-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Where to find the best deals National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day brings free and discounted sandwiches to San Antonio, with app and rewards deals from Popeyes, Wingstop, McDonald’s, Whataburger, KFC and more as chicken sandwich demand keeps rising. Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order **The headline has been edited due to character limits NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 12 NEW Family sues Camp Mystic owners as wrongful-death pause lifts amid bankruptcy 13 NEW Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss 4 NEW Deep dive into Mayor Jones's legislative priority amendment 4 NEW Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks on midterm election results, cost of living, ICE facility