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Busters Flamingo Whirligigs
Busters Flamingo Whirligigs
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Busters Flamingo Whirligigs
Hand-Painted in Gulfport, Mississippi
Buster Mayfield, 73, hand-builds wind-driven flamingo whirligigs in his small Gulf Coast workshop. 22 years of work β final batch.
βA real flamingo is never still. I wanted mine to do the same.β
β Buster Mayfield, Gulfport, MS
Whatβs in the Box
1 Flamingo
Hand-painted body, 24" tall
35" Stake
Hot-dipped galvanized steel
Lift-Off Mount
Removable in 2 seconds, no tools
Hand-Written Note
From Buster, with every order
Six Things That Make a Mayfield Different
The Calibrated Curvature
Hand-curved on a wooden jig to catch breezes as light as 4 mph and sway like a wading bird.
The UV-Lock Polymer
PVC formulated for Sun Belt outdoors. Holds color through 100Β° summers without fading.
The Lift-Off Mount
Comes off the stake in 2 seconds. When a hurricane warning hits, the bird goes inside β the stake stays.
The Rust-Proof Anchor
35" hot-dipped galvanized steel stake. Wonβt rust in salt air. Wonβt bend in storm wind.
The Hand-Built Body
Every body bent and painted by hand in Busterβs workshop. No two are identical.
The Real-Flamingo Silhouette
24" tall, neck curve mirrors a wading adult. From across the yard, it reads as the real bird.
Expert Endorsement
βBuster Mayfieldβs flamingos are among the last true examples of hand-shaped Gulf Coast yard art. The curvature, the brushwork, the silhouette β every step is by hand. You can see the difference from twenty feet away.β
Diane Marchetti
Curator, Southern Folk Art Society
Available in 5 Hand-Painted Colors
Perfect For
Why It Lasts
30-Day Risk-Free Return
If the flamingo isnβt right, email Tyler for a return label. No questions asked. Full refund.
A Note on Handmade Variation
Each flamingo is bent and painted by Busterβs own hand β small variations between birds (a slightly different shade of coral, a unique line under the eye) are expected. No two are identical. Thatβs part of the point.
Product Details
| Material | UV-resistant PVC body, hot-dipped galvanized steel stake |
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| Finish | Hand-painted β brush + roller, never sprayed |
| Set Contents | 1 Flamingo + 1 Stake + Hand-Written Note |
| Dimensions | 24" tall bird Γ 35" stake (total height ~ 50" from ground) |
| Colors | Coral β’ Hot Pink β’ Watermelon β’ Spa Blue β’ Key Lime |
| Setup | Lift-off mount β no tools, 2 seconds |
| Care | Wipe with a damp cloth if needed. No maintenance required. |
| Crafted | Gulfport, Mississippi β Buster Mayfieldβs workshop |
| Shipping | Free US shipping, 1β2 business day dispatch |
| Sold To Date | 12,000+ flamingos since 2004 |
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The Final Sale
The Final Sale
Message from the Artist:
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
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Shipping with UPS / USPS
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Free shipping across the United States
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Insured: Every package is fully insured
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with UPS / USPS

800+ Happy Customers
Excellent 4.9
What Buster's customers are saying
First windy morning, I looked out the kitchen window and thought a real flamingo had walked into the yard. The silhouette is that good. I actually went outside to check.
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Karen Whitfield, Tucson, AZ
Three different neighbors have stopped on the sidewalk to ask what kind of bird that is. None of them realized it was moving in the wind until they got within ten feet. That's the trick.
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Tom Henrickson, St. Petersburg, FL
Had a $19 plastic flamingo from a big-box store that just stood there. Replaced it with a Mayfield. The Mayfield comes alive in the lightest breeze. Completely different product.
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Dale Reston, Mobile, AL
The colors blur into one streak when the wind picks up. From the kitchen window, it doesn't look like a yard ornament. It looks like a bird wading in shallow water.
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Eric Tanaka, Galveston, TX
First windy morning, I looked out the kitchen window and thought a real flamingo had walked into the yard. The silhouette is that good. I actually went outside to check.
Verified
Karen Whitfield, Tucson, AZ
Three different neighbors have stopped on the sidewalk to ask what kind of bird that is. None of them realized it was moving in the wind until they got within ten feet. That's the trick.
Verified
Tom Henrickson, St. Petersburg, FL
Had a $19 plastic flamingo from a big-box store that just stood there. Replaced it with a Mayfield. The Mayfield comes alive in the lightest breeze. Completely different product.
Verified
Dale Reston, Mobile, AL
The colors blur into one streak when the wind picks up. From the kitchen window, it doesn't look like a yard ornament. It looks like a bird wading in shallow water.
Verified
Eric Tanaka, Galveston, TX
First windy morning, I looked out the kitchen window and thought a real flamingo had walked into the yard. The silhouette is that good. I actually went outside to check.
Verified
Karen Whitfield, Tucson, AZ
Three different neighbors have stopped on the sidewalk to ask what kind of bird that is. None of them realized it was moving in the wind until they got within ten feet. That's the trick.
Verified
Tom Henrickson, St. Petersburg, FL
Had a $19 plastic flamingo from a big-box store that just stood there. Replaced it with a Mayfield. The Mayfield comes alive in the lightest breeze. Completely different product.
Verified
Dale Reston, Mobile, AL
The colors blur into one streak when the wind picks up. From the kitchen window, it doesn't look like a yard ornament. It looks like a bird wading in shallow water.
Verified
Eric Tanaka, Galveston, TX
First windy morning, I looked out the kitchen window and thought a real flamingo had walked into the yard. The silhouette is that good. I actually went outside to check.
Verified
Karen Whitfield, Tucson, AZ
Three different neighbors have stopped on the sidewalk to ask what kind of bird that is. None of them realized it was moving in the wind until they got within ten feet. That's the trick.
Verified
Tom Henrickson, St. Petersburg, FL
Had a $19 plastic flamingo from a big-box store that just stood there. Replaced it with a Mayfield. The Mayfield comes alive in the lightest breeze. Completely different product.
Verified
Dale Reston, Mobile, AL
The colors blur into one streak when the wind picks up. From the kitchen window, it doesn't look like a yard ornament. It looks like a bird wading in shallow water.
Verified
Eric Tanaka, Galveston, TX
Freqquently Asked Questions
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Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
My wife and I personally respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CT)
Email: info@craftfolk.com
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Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftFolk 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.
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