The Pink Flamingo

When a storm strikes the Gulf coast of Florida, the leader of a flock of pink flamingos from Sanibel Island is caught in its fury and blown thousands of miles off course. Through his determined efforts he survives and lands at the famous Abbotsbury Swannery, in of all places, England. In a completely new world he becomes entangled in the challenges of these mystifying new surroundings. A true and inspiring story for children and adults of all ages.

When a storm strikes the Gulf coast of Florida, the leader of a flock of pink flamingos from Sanibel Island is caught in its fury and blown thousands of miles off course. Through his determined efforts he survives and lands at the famous Abbotsbury Swannery, in of all places, England. In a completely new world he becomes entangled in the challenges of these mystifying new surroundings. One of his biggest challenges is a cunning fox who is sure to make his stay most unpleasant. How will the pink flamingo fair against his unknown enemies? Will finding his way back to Florida be his only hope? Will the dramatic confrontation that is afoot be too much for him to settle in this strange new landscape? A true and inspiring story for children and adults of all ages.

Albert Spavins is a retired elementary school teacher and keen observer of nature on both Sanibel and Captiva Island.