Decorative Birdbaths

Birdbaths offer another way to draw birds to your yard. An easily available source of fresh clean water is very important, especially in summer when water can be difficult to find. Many birds are now use to finding birdbaths a wonderful place to get a drink of water and also to splash around. Many common backyard birds will visit a birdbath such as robins, finches, sparrows and chickadees. Other less common birds such as doves and quail might visit more readily if the bath is placed at ground level where they normally find water.

A pedestal birdbath has some special advantages. It elevates the birds for easier viewing and also adds charm to the yard. Bathing birds are great entertainment as they splash around and ruffle their feathers. When really wet, they usually don't go far to dry off in the sun. To add birdbaths at ground level, there are many options. Certainly a standard birdbath basin will be very nice, but a large, shallow clay  saucer is also ideal. Plastic plant saucers are another choice, although they can be slippery and don't last as long.

Birdbaths are popular all year long as birds learn you have an always dependable water source. Even migrating birds might notice other birds at your birdbath and stop for a visit. Winter is also a popular time for birdbaths in cold areas. When all natural water sources turn to solid ice, your open water will draw lots of visitors. In these climates, it is well worth buying a de-icer to be sure your birdbath doesn't freeze. Of course, keeping it clean and filled with fresh water is a must. We recommend the Whisker brush which does an excellent job of cleaning a bird bath. It is shown here and in Accessories.