MUSKEGON, MI - The birds have arrived in Muskegon for the summer.

Not the run-of-the-mill robins, cardinals or blue jays, though. Five, massive bird-like sculptures named The Avian Avatars arrived in Muskegon via flatbed truck Sunday afternoon.

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After spending the night at the Muskegon Museum of Art, crews began installing the figures at five downtown Muskegon locations Monday morning. Created by sculptors Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein, the sculptures are titled "The Realist," "The Great Spirit," "The Scold," "The Tourist" and "The Taste Maker."

The sculptures are made from maple saplings, wire ties and found objects and range from 18 to 26 feet tall. Muskegon is the first city other than New York City to host the unique pieces of public art.

The sculptures will remain in Muskegon until May 1, 2016. There are sculptures located at the Lakeshore Museum Center, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and Muskegon Farmers Market.

An informal ceremony will be held to dedicate the birds at 3 p.m. today at the MMA, and Executive Director Judy Hayner said she is hopeful the artists will be in Muskegon sometime in September for a full presentation.

More than $22,000 was raised by community members and organizations to bring the birds to Muskegon, Hayner said.

Brandon Champion covers arts and entertainment, business, sports and weather for MLive Muskegon Chronicle. Email him at bchampio@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter @BrandonThaChamp.