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Create a Bird Bath from Any Pot or Container
Food, Water, Shelter
These are the basics of any bird-friendly habitat. It needn’t be anything fancy either.
•Food may be provided by native plants and trees that bear fruit and berries as well as bird feeders.
•Shelter is much more than bird houses too. Mature trees, brush and thickets provide shelter for many wild birds, even dead trees will provide nest sites for woodpeckers and other cavity dwelling birds.
•Water is a major factor in providing wildlife-friendly habitat. A fresh water source will attract more birds than bird houses or bird feeders alone. Water is critical for birds’ bathing and preening to keep feathers clean.
A fancy bird bath is not necessary, as a stream or creek can provide this valuable resource. Bird Baths that are hanging are always nice in the yard, but you can create a simple bath from any pot or container on hand. The BirdBath Raft allows you to use any depth of water, while keeping a safe and functional bird bath. Attract more birds with a fresh water source!
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Add Mosaic Bird Bath for a Fresh Water Source
Clean Feathers Fly Better!
Wild birds require a consistent fresh water source (year round) to properly preen feathers for optimal flight conditions. Some bird baths are actually too deep for birds to bathe and wade comfortably. The maximum depth of bath water should be no more than 3 inches. The mosaic bird bath above, is shallow and perfect for feathered friends to drink and bathe. If your bath has a deeper center, consider placing a large rock in it so birds can perch.
In warmer weather, water tends to stay cooler and fresher longer if the bath is placed in the shade. In freezing winter months, place baths in full sun if possible. Mosaic, ceramic, copper, and glass birdbaths also have the capacity to hold a birdbath heater during frigid weather, a life saver for many birds during tough winter months.
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Mosaic Bird Baths for Vibrant Colors
Adding color to your environment brings it to life!
Whether planting annuals, or adding garden accents, a small burst of color will have a large impact. Functional art for your yard makes good sense, and birdbaths fit the bill. You can attract more feathered friends with a fresh water source, and frankly, the birds aren’t too choosey when it comes to bath designs. The only requirements are that the bath be clean, and water levels shallow enough for birds to bathe and wade comfortably. Optimal water depth is 2-3 inches-maximum.
Mosaic Bird Baths are available in whimsical designs with fun, vibrant colors. One of the advantages of mosaics is they are able to accommodate a bath heater in winter, giving birds a year-round water source to count on in frigid weather. This is a critical time for wild birds as most natural water sources tend to freeze, leaving them unable to bathe and properly preen feathers.
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