Give Your Birds A Bird Bath

I feel affection for these wild birds and I know how important it is to have a water source for their drinking and bathing. Do you feel the same? Placing a birdbath is one of the excellent ways to invite wild birds. Actually, it was in 1970 when we started feeding and caring for these birds. Up to now, we still do. Having these birds, makes living here worthwhile. They never fail to amaze us with their beauty, songs and tricks. When I'm outside sitting down, sometimes a bird would fly on top of my head or knee and sit on it. We live peacefully with the birds. We consider them as family. All creatures know they can come here without fear of being harmed - and all creatures know that they must live in harmony with each other. Guess what, it works.

Every living creature needs water for drinking. For birds, finding drinking water is often hard. Water keeps the birds clean and fresh all the time. It is mostly needed during the summer and dry season. Birds can't fly properly and protect themselves if their feathers are unclean.

Location is the first thing to consider when placing a birdbath. It must be safe where birds can be warned when threat is coming. A birdbath located near the bushes can easily be threatened by beasts dwelling behind or in it. A garden fountain located under a tree is suitable for birds. The trees' leaves provide shade, its branches, a resting place. It is safer for birds to rest on a tree branch while they dry themselves. Never place the bird bath under a feeder because the bird's dung can pollute the water. See to it that the water in the bird bath is changed every few days, keeping it clean and fresh. If the weather is too hot, change the water everyday. Algae will start to grow if water remains dormant and exposed to sunlight for days. If it is already disgusting to see algae stains in the water, how much more for birds if they were to drink or bathe in it? If it's been that for too long, you'll have a hard time cleaning it. Am I right?

I find it remarkable to watch the birds in the garden fountain. They bathe by dipping their bodies and then splashing some of the water on themselves. I've witnessed birds after taking a bath, they fly, sit on a tree branch and groom themselves. I like watching them do it. It seems that the birds are enjoying what they do. 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.

Puddles are the most common birdbaths used. So when you choose a garden fountain for your birds, make sure it is a round or oval shape, no more than three inches deep and with a slightly textured bottom to provide secure footing. In case the texture is too smooth, you can put flat rocks or gravel at the bottom.

Different kinds of birdbaths are seen in the market. We find the one powered by solar energy suitable for birds. Birds seem to be attracted to and love the sound of moving or dripping water. There is also a type of birdbath that thaws frozen water. This is very useful for birds during winter. 

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