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Find the perfect bird bath to attract your favourite birds
Bird baths serve two purposes for birds. One is bathing, and the other is drinking water. If you provide a water supply in your yard, you will attract a greater number and variety of birds. But before you choose a birdbath, take note of their preferences, as birds can be picky. A birdbath It is especially important to have water available in the winter.
To keep the water from freezing in cold climates, you may want to
consider heated bird baths. Never use salt or antifreeze in a
birdbath You can purchase bird baths and heated bird baths from the vendors listed below.
Attracting birds to your backyard using bird baths
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should be at least a foot across. Birds like a bath
that has gently sloping sides with a rough surface to provide safe
footing. They won't just jump in. They wade until they
find the depth that satisfies them. There should be a deep end
of about 3" so the birds can splash around and play. If you
install some form of dripping water, even better, as many birds are
attracted to the moving water. Keep it filled on a regular
basis and the birds will become regular visitors.