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Use Bird Baths to Attract the Most Birds
We create wonderful habitats by feeding and housing wild birds. Backyard birders seem to have a passion for their feathered friends. Through habitat, we can entice birds into our yards for our viewing pleasure, and their general health and well-being.
Water is a super way to attract birds who may not visit feeders. Fresh water is critical for wild birds’ survival, not only to drink, but to bathe and preen feathers. This is what keeps them working properly.
There are a myriad of bird baths available, from basic to decorative, inexpensive-to higher-end. Materials vary, and again, a multitude of them are available. The best possible choice for a bird bath is one that you will maintain. By providing fresh water at all times, you can be sure to see a greater variety of wild birds visit your backyard. Water need only be 2″ to 3″ deep, as this is the optimal depth for comfortable wading and bathing. If your birdbath is deeper, try adding a large rock in the center for birds to land and perch.
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A Bird Bath for a Landscape Focal Point
With a one-time investment in a nice pedestal bird bath, you can create a stunning focal point in your garden. This area can be a birder’s paradise with colorful annual and perennial flowers, and evergreens for year-round color. Pavers, flagstone and potted plants can set the scene for a natural and tranquil oasis.Water is excellent for attracting many species of wild birds, even some that don’t frequent bird feeders. Available in a myriad of styles and colors, a bird bath is great choice if you’re looking to create a landscape focal point in your yard. Earthy forms, such as trees and leaves found in nature are used as bird bath designs. These look wonderful in just about any landscape, and if kept filled with fresh water daily–will attract more songbirds to your yard.
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A Space Ship to Attract Song Birds?
With a funky space ship-like design, this little wild bird accessory will definitely attract more songbirds to your yard. It is called a water wiggler, and it does just what it’s name says! Moving water is a visual magnet for birds, attract more songbirds and keep them around. You can create moving water simply, without power cords, or faucet hook-ups. With 2 batteries, the water wiggler utilizes an agitator to create constant ripples in a bird bath.
Another excellent benefit of these little gadgets, is that mosquitos can not lay eggs in moving water. This helps prevent the spread of the west nile virus. So, if stagnant water is a concern, it need not be anymore. Inexpensive and user-friendly, the water wiggler is a wonderful addition to any bird bath.
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With a one-time investment in a nice pedestal bird bath, you can create a stunning focal point in your garden. This area can be a birder’s paradise with colorful annual and perennial flowers, and evergreens for year-round color. Pavers, flagstone and potted plants can set the scene for a natural and tranquil oasis.
