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Bird Baths
Attract Birds and Accent Your Patio or Yard With a Bird Bath
By: John Morris
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Birds, especially wild ones, are a good source of
entertainment and peace. Who has ever hated hearing the amusing chirps
of the birds in the evening? What's even better is to see them hopping
around your yard while you are in your patio, sipping your coffee and
gearing yourself for a new day. |
The absolute charm of
birds never fails to entice many homeowners to keep on placing items to attract
them to visit their backyards every so often. If you are one of those who enjoy
observing the beauty and amusement these little creatures give, one logical step
is to put a bird bath in your yard. Birds can put up one fun show while they are
bathing and drying off in various manners. Some can do the bathing timidly,
while some can be really gregarious.
1. The Depth of the Bathing Basin
Less than 3 inches; that should be the depth of the bathing basin. It should
allow you to fill it with only 2 inches or 5 centimeters of water. Any deeper
than that or you risk not having too many birds to enjoy and frequent your bird
bath. Most songbirds prefer to hunker down in a depth that does not reach the
bottom of their bellies.
2. The Surface of the Bottom of the Bathing Basin
It is advisable that you get a bird bath with a bottom that has a rough surface.
This is because several bird bath bottoms are usually too slick that they don't
provide secure footing for birds. This could be aggravated when a coat of algae
forms on submerged surfaces. If you can't find one that has a rough bottom
surface, you can either use a sandpaper or hammer claws to rough it up before
putting water on it. This is applicable to plastic basins only, though. Or you
can put some textured materials such as sand, pebbles, stones, and concrete to
provide sure footing.
3. Buying Tips:
- Place your bath somewhere sunny, away from shrubs and trees, so birds can keep
an eye out for the neighborhood cat or other predators
- Make sure that you place the bird bath somewhere it is visible and convenient
for you. Your indoors views should be given consideration too
- Keep the bird bath close to a faucet for cleaning and refilling. Every 2-3
days in the summer, empty and scrub it to prevent the formation of algae and
bacteria
- To keep the birds coming even during the winter, use birdbath heaters
- To attract more birds, provide something that will produce the sound of gently
moving water. A simple dripping hose or an artificial water fall can be very
good sources of that little water music
- Ensure constant supply of water or refill the bird bath consistently. When
birds ran out of water source, they might go to dangerous places such as aircon
units and even a pet water dish
- Don't place bird baths under perches or feeders. Droppings may fall into them
that can cause the fouling of the water
4. The Fit of the Bird Bath on the Pedestal
If the basin does not fit securely on the pedestal, it will be subject to
tipping by thirsty animals, i.e., raccoons, dogs, deer, or even bears. It would
be a great hassle to keep on picking up an overturned bird bath every morning.
It could even get broken.
5. Your Budget
You don't have to break the bank in getting a bird bath. It should provide you
cheap entertainment, not a pile of bills unpaid. Many furniture stores have bird
baths that don't pinch your wallet that much. Just shop around. It would be good
to get a one-piece bird bath, or attach the basin to the pedestal with a
waterproof adhesive. You can also use weight to secure the base or simply sink
it in the ground to avoid its getting tipped over.
Article Source: http://www.articletrunk.com
For more great bird bath related articles and resources check out
birdbaths.outdoorvista.com
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