Finding The Right Bird Bath

We all love to have wild birds visiting our
gardens and one method to encourage this is to
include a bird bath. Look around at the range of
styles and shapes on offer. There are pedestal
bird baths, bird baths with fountains, hanging
bird baths and even heated bird baths.

So how do you find the right bird bath for your
garden?

Firstly take a look at your garden, its size,
style and character. You should try to find a
bird bath that compliments your landscape, a
large bird bath in a small suburban back yard
will not look right, just as a small bird bath
will get lost in a large landscaped garden. A
modern design will give a jarring note in a
rustic country garden. The main aim of your bird
bath is to attract birds to your garden, so above
all it must be enticing to them. Consider the
needs of the types of birds you are hoping to
attract. Small birds will appreciate a narrow
lip on which to perch and a slightly rough
surface to provide a secure grip. They will also
prefer to be able to look down from the bath to
keep an eye out for predators, so a pedestal
bath is probably the best bet for these. Larger
birds prefer to drink and bathe close to the
ground.

While a simple bird bath is easy and cheaper to
install, consider adding a fountain or other
means to provide water movement in the bird
bath. A water spray or bubbler will be
appreciated by visiting birds and has the added
benefit of reducing algae growth and unwanted
insects in the bath. Solar powered fountains are
an economical way to add a fountain to your bird
bath.

Cleanliness is important for your bird bath as
well. Just as we prefer fresh water, birds
appreciate clean water for drinking and bathing.
A bird bath with ornate mosaic tiling will be
difficult to keep clean, for example.

If you live in a cool or cold climate, you may
need to consider providing heating for your bird
bath to prevent the water from freezing.
Alternatively those of us lucky enough to live
in a climate zone where winter is not a problem
will probably need to consider how to cope with
increased evaporation from the bath in the
summer. Making sure your bird bath has a large
capacity will help overcome this particular
problem.

So consider these points carefully before you
make your choice and you'll find your local bird
population will thank you by putting in many
appearances in just your back yard!


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