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Bird Baths Simply Do Attract More Birds
Sure, bird feeders attract wild birds, as do birdhouses. But unless you’ve added a fresh water source like a bird bath to your little habitat…you don’t know what you’re missing!Fresh water attracts more song birds, as some may not ever frequent a feeder. Add a bath accessory to create moving water, like a dripper or water wiggler, and you’ve just created an absolute bird magnet!
Bird Baths are available in every possible shape, size, and color imaginable. The fiberglass or resin models, resist molding and scale build-up unlike their concrete cousins. The light-weight factor makes them a breeze to clean as well. Many of these bird baths come with hollow pedestals to allow for filling with rocks or sand. This helps to stabilize the bath, and make it more sturdy.
Fresh water in freezing winter months is critical to wild birds. They do not eat snow, and require fresh water for preening feathers. Dirty feathers just don’t fly right!
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Artisan’s Glass Bird Feeder
The sight of stained glass reflecting bright sunlight can evoke imagination and inspiration. It’s just one of those “beautiful things.” Creating a bird-friendly habitat in your space can be accomplished with the most tasteful, and upscale bird accessories if this is the look preferred. Simple, clean lines and shapes in high quality materials that are crafted by individual artisans make some of the most gorgeous birdhouses and feeders!
Totally functional, and meant for feathered friends with ventilation and clean-outs on houses, and proper drainage for feeders. Many of these hand made materials are non-porous. They inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, helping to keep your immediate bird population healthier.
This hand made copper and stained glass bird feeder is breathtaking, the picture doesn’t do it any justice! With a hand hammered roof, it’s easy to fill and clean, and the perch provides space for multiple birds to feed at once. A true work of art, this feeder will enhance any environment, and last for many years of use and enjoyment.
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A Very Hip-Hopper Bird Feeder!
Like feeding wild birds? Like artwork too? There are some fantastic artists out there crafting wild bird feeders in hand thrown pottery. This type of stoneware is virtually weather-proof, and will never fade or discolor. That’s more than you can say for a lot of the commercial feeders on the market!
The hopper bird feeder above is a large capacity model, holding approximately 5 gallons of birdseed. The seed stays fresher longer as it’s protected from the elements. A generous overhang roof also helps to shelter birds from predators and the elements as well. Two seed ports and a large perching area will accommodate multiple birds at once. This type of bird feeder enhances any environment and creates a wonderful focal point. Wild Birdfeeders also make excellent, and long lasting gifts for any nature lover on your list…a gift to be used again and again, and enjoyed by many!
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Sure, bird feeders attract wild birds, as do birdhouses. But unless you’ve added a fresh water source like a bird bath to your little habitat…you don’t know what you’re missing!
