Flamingo flock fundraising is an extremely effective event that has really taken off over the last couple of years. Here's how it works:

We'll use a church as an example. They will make an announcement to their congregation that they are holding a "Flamingo Flocking" fundraiser.Next, the shepherds of "the flock" secretly go to a member of the congregations house (either at night or when they're away at work) and plant a large flock of Pink Flamingos in the yard. Usually this is accompanied by a sign that says "You've been flamingoed!"

The "victim" must make a donation to the congretation to have the birds removed (usually between $10-20, but a free-will donation can usually net upwards of $100 at a time!) Part of the fun is that the victim gets to choose they next house that the flock lands on. The shepherds move the flamingo flock to the next house and the process begins again.

Read more inside on how to maximize the fun from a Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser

With their bright feathers and strongly hooked bills, pink flamingos are among the most easily recognized waterbirds. Their pink or reddish color comes from the rich sources of carotenoid pigments (like the pigments of carrots) in the algae and small crustaceans that the birds eat. The Caribbean pink flamingos Phoenicopterus ruber ruber are the brightest, showing their true colors of red, pink, or orange on their legs, bills, and faces.

Learn more about why pink flamingos are actually pink inside the post below!