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Fresh water in a birdbath is by far one of the best ways to entice song birds to your yard. Even those who may not use birdhouses or feeders will usually stop by for a sip or dip! You can count on this, be it extreme summer heat…or frigid winter months, a birdbath is a necessity if you’re trying to attract wild birds to your yard.
Adding accessories like birdbath drippers, water wigglers or misters works like a visual magnet to birds, the difference is amazing. Moving water attracts birds like you wouldn’t believe! The added benefits are no stagnant water and the water stays cleaner longer. Also, nasty mosquitoes can not lay eggs in moving water.
In our birdbaths at home, you’ll find two water wigglers and two drippers…our birds love them and we’d never go back to standing water.
Moving water in a bird bath is where it’s at!
Bird baths really are the best way to attract more birds. If you’re fairly new to the wonderful hobby of backyard birding, maybe a feeder or two graces your yard now. You know it’s great when a new bird visits, and the simple fun of watching their behavior.
By adding a bird bath, a great oasis has begun for your fathered friends. A fresh water source is a must for all bird species. Birds who may never stop at a feeder, or use a birdhouse will visit a bird bath.
In order for birds to bathe and wade comfortably, the optimal depth is about two inches. If the bath is deeper, try placing a large rock in the center for birds to perch.
Accessories like solar bath fountains, drippers, and water wigglers are a super way to liven up existing baths too. The sight and sound of moving water is a magnet for birds, they’ll flock to the bath! Moving water tends to stay cleaner for longer periods too. The other excellent advantage of moving water is that it thwarts mosquito population. Huh? It’s a known fact that mosquitoes can not lay eggs in moving water, so there’s no worries of standing water to act as breeding ground for the tiny pests.
Attract more hummingbirds to your yard with moving water!
With the rising costs of bird seed these days, it’s getting more difficult to keep those feeders filled. Water is an excellent wild bird magnet! You can attract even a greater variety of wild birds with bird baths, even some that do not frequent bird feeders.
Adding an element of beauty to any landscape, bird baths are available in many styles and colors. Pedestal bird baths come in copper, concrete, and resin to look like stone without the weight. Beautiful ceramic and glass birdbaths come in hanging or staked designs too. If you’d like a more close up viewing experience, deck mount bird baths are a great choice. Water is very inexpensive, and will allow you to still attract and view many feathered friends!
You can attract more birds to your yard with the use of bird baths. Water is like a visual magnet to birds…they love it, to play, to bathe, to preen and to drink. Available in a myriad of styles and colors, the options are almost endless. Pedestal birdbaths are always a good choice, and tend to act as a focal point in a garden. Hanging bird baths add a warm touch to almost any space.
Keep in mind that you will need to clean this bird bath often, so choose one that is easy to clean. Also, birds prefer shallow pools, so a bath that is too deep will need a large rock, or something for birds to “walk in” or perch on. Another thing to consider is year-round use. If you live in areas with harsh winter temperatures, it’s probably best to choose a bird bath that will accommodate a heater in winter. Water is so critical to birds when temperatures drop below freezing–so if you’re considering a birdbath, why not get one that allows for year-round enjoyment? For you and the birds!