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cool walk-in hanging bird bath
Fresh water attracts more birds… more so than feeders or birdhouses! A hanging bird bath is perfect for small spaces, decks and porches, and especially if ground predators should be lurking in your yard.This unique bird bath, features a multi level walk-in design which birds find quite enticing. The rough texture provides perfect footing, while the decorative chain creates lots of perching spots.
In care free rust-proof aluminum, the stunning electric blue hue of this hanging bird bath has some other great features too! It’s innovative design will allow you to create a simple water feature to add moving water to your bath. A Water Wiggler, Birdbath dripper, or leaf mister can easily be used with this cool bath. In addition, a bath heater may be installed for frigid weather.
If fresh water in a bath attracts more birds… imagine what moving water in this hanging bird bath will do for your feathered friends – and a better bird watching experience for you as well!
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Local Backyard Birding Class with real feeders, bird baths & gardens
New Backyard Birding Classes in Kennesaw, GA
Where: Smith-Gilbert Botanical Garden & Bird Sanctuary 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 770.422.3384
When: On the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (includes admission to gardens) $8.00 (garden members)
Instructor: Pat Pepper, M.Ed. and Audubon Society Member
Materials Used: Binoculars (please bring your own if you have them), Spotting Scope, North American Field Guides (Sibley, Stokes, Kaufman & Peterson), Bird Songs (audio from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology), and digital bird pictures.
Class Content: This class is designed for anyone who enjoys watching birds, but would like to learn more about these fascinating creatures: their names, habitats, and food preferences. Lear what flowers and trees you can plant to attract specific birds. The study will mainly be on those birds most common to Georgia yards. First seeing their pictures and then trying to spot them at the Garden’s feeders, bird baths and other water features. The class will conclude with a walk through the gardens looking for birds who don’t usually visit feeders because they’re fruit or insect eaters. At the conclusion of the walk, there will be a Q&A session for more inquisitive minds!
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Can you really make a hanging bird bath?
Depending on the material of the bowl or dish, then yes… you may be able to craft your own hanging bird bath. Acrylic or plastic may be easily drilled in three spots to anchor a hanger. Cable, chain link, or strong twine will make a perfect hanger. Basic S-hooks, or screw-eye hooks will come in handy for attaching the hanger too. A simple, three-point suspension is common on most hanging baths.An old article in one of the backyard birding magazines featured a home-made hanging bird bath, utilizing a grapevine wreath. It was used as the base with a plant saucer inserted securely about half-way down. Hemp rope was tied around the grapevine and knotted on the bottom to create the hanger. It was actually a pretty cool looking bath!
If you’re lucky enough to know some basic macrame patterns, then glass or ceramics would also be an option for making your own hanging birdbath. Just be sure the bowl or dish is secure in the hanger. Fresh water in a bath really is the best way to entice more feathered friends… especially with the extreme temperatures we’re experiencing this summer. This type of bird bath could also double as a platform feeder in winter months. Inexpensive and versatile… definitely worth a try!
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