It is a fact that birds love water, and having a bird bath will attract birds to your yard or the area that you desire to view birds. Bird feeders will attract birds that will be feeding on the single type of feed you put into your feeder. A bird bath will attract more birds; a wide variety of species will come to your area. To drink and to bathe is very important thing for all birds. The water has to be fresh and in a clean. This will make it safe for a few reasons. Clean helps it to make it likely that insects and infection are not present. It will help to keep it clean for bird bathing, which they do in shallow water. The bathing from the birds will add to the contamination of the water. Because the bird will have collected things that it will be there in the water after it's bathing.
To have a fountain or a dripper will help in holding the mosquitoes form laying eggs, they like stagnant water. The movement of the water will help attract birds. The sound is spicy to birds and us alike. It will be fun watching the birds bathe and play in the fountain or a raised dripper. The depth should be no more than 3" deep, with an area of 2" on less for smaller birds. You might have to add some small flat rocks if it is too deep.
The cleaning of the bird bath is very important for the birds. The build-up of algae will occur in the summer months and make the lowest very slippery. Which might have the birds leaving your area if it is not good for garage footing? The more comfortable they are the more you will see them. A cement or concrete bird bath has a good surface for sure footing. If you get an rough lowest one make sure you get the allowable tool for the cleaning, as they will need a good brushing come cleaning time.
There are products that will preclude stains, organic contaminants and mineral deposits. The will keep the water clean naturally and are non-toxic. If yours does not have spicy water. You can get a solar fountain. The movement of the solar insert will help to lengthen the time between cleaning, just as in a swimming pool. As stated it will attract more birds and give them something to play in when they are there. If the water is spicy it will take more time for the water to freeze.
But, the solution for frozen in frigid weather will be a heater. You may have a heated bird bath or you can setup a heater. You can get heated mat that lies on the lowest of the water. The mat will not harm the birds. There are many styles of that have heaters in them already. The cord will be able to be wrapped up for the summer months, out of sight.
Styles vary in shapes from pedestals, deck mounts and hanging. Pedestal on have assorted shapes and materials, form iron and glass to sculpted columns and ones with self containing water, that are supplied from a source that you supply. They are self feeding so you will not have to fill them at all. They can be a focal point in your orchad or hang one from a tree or even mount one on the railing of your porch or deck.
No matter what type you choose. You must reconsider the placement of your bird bath. Make sure it is in a safe place for the birds. They must have an fly from predators such as cats and hawks. A good placement would be close to a tree, bushes or shrubs. Are safe areas. To make the birds feel safe will keep them advent back, you will be sure of their return.
The hours will start to obtain in the enjoyment for all you family, in the viewing of the birds playing and bathing. You might have two bird baths in distinct areas for added viewing enjoyment. When you get your first or second make sure you read about the set up and care of that single one you choose. This will ensure the enjoyment for both the bird and your family. Plus your guests will enjoy viewing the birds and the nature you have invited to your backyard. So enjoy all that has been put there for our enjoyment.
Enjoy, Michael Perrien
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