We adore wild birds, do you? We know how important it is for birds to have a water source where they can drink and bathe. Providing a birdbath is one of the best ways to attract wild birds. In fact, these wild birds have been under our care since 1970. Having these birds, makes living here worthwhile. They bless us every day with their beauty, songs, and antics. When I’m outside sitting down, sometimes a bird would fly on top of my head or knee and sit on it. In this place, people and birds live harmoniously, as a family should be. Every creature who comes here are always welcome and they learn to live in peace with one another. It works!

Water is a basic essential of all living creatures. Birds need water for drinking but often it is not easy for them to find it. Birds also need water for bathing, keeping them cool during the hot and dry season. Birds can’t fly properly and protect themselves if their feathers are unclean.

Location is the first factor to consider in placing a birdbath. It must be easily accessible for birds to fly immediately when predators are coming. Placing a birdbath in or near shrubbery or any place where a predator, be it a housecat or wildcat, is sure to invite disaster. A garden fountain located under a tree is suitable for birds. The trees’ leaves provide shade, its branches, a resting place. Birds will feel safe on a tree branch, drying their feathers. Birds’ waste can contaminate the water so don’t place their bird bath under a feeder. Ensure that the bird’s water supply is changed every few days to maintain its cleanliness and freshness. During the summer when it is hot, change the water everyday. Still waters left in the open or under the sun can grow algae. If the water is not maintained, the stains caused by algae in the birdbath will be hard to remove. At the sight of it, birds won’t go near it, much less bathe in it or drink it. Say it isn’t so.

It takes my breath away to watch the birds in the garden fountain. They wade in, sort of dip down to get the undersides wet and use their wings to splash the water on themselves. When the birds finish taking a bath, they fly and sit on a tree branch and groom themselves. I love watching this process. It appears that the birds are merrily doing it. The birds produce oil for their feathers, making them resistant to water and long-lasting. At the same time, any dirt or insects stuck on their feathers are also removed.

Common birdbaths are usually puddles. When choosing a birdbath, see to it that it is round or oval-shaped, not more than three inches deep. It must also have a textured surface to provide secure footing. In case the texture is too smooth, you can put flat rocks or gravel at the bottom.

There are many types of birdbaths available. We find the one powered by solar energy suitable for birds. Birds seem to pay attention to birdbaths that sounds like dripping water. Some bird baths have heaters that can thaw frozen water. Birds will no longer have any problem of water supply during winter.

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