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Attracting birds to your backyard using bird baths ....
When it comes to attracting birds to your backyard, bird baths are a wonder complement to bird houses and bird feeders. For insect feeders the attraction is in the bugs that might also be hanging around the pool of water. For other birds it might simply be the fun of flocking in the bath and drinking the water. There are two main types of bird baths on the market - the fountain and the still pool. Although birds are attracted to the sound of a fountain they will be put off if there is high pressure in the rushing of the water. A trickling or gently burbling bird bath fountain is best when it comes to attracting birds to your backyard. Many birds, especially the insectivores such as certain types of hummingbirds, flickers and robins prefer a still pool of water. However, keep in mind that you should never let water in a bird bath become too still, as in letting it go green with algae. Stagnant water does not attract anything but mosquitoes and this puts both you and your family at risk for mosquito bites. Fountains aerate bird baths keeping the water fresh and oxygenated. This can be a factor when it comes to attracting birds to your backyard. If you are looking for bird baths that are also fountains, check the specialty sites listed below. They are noted for selling this type of low water pressure fountain. They also sell the classic pool on a pedestal if that better suits your garden decor.
The best type of design for a heated bird bath
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