When you've chosen a bird bath,
and brought it home, you'll need a good place to put
it. Try to locate it near your patio, or near a window
so that you can watch the birds enjoying the bath,
you will want to place it far enough away, however,
that you won't scare the birds when you come out onto
your patio. You'll also want to locate the bird bath
in a place where you'll have easy access to clean
it, and to add water if necessary. Consider the amount
of sun and shade the location will get. A birdbath
doesn't hold much water, so if it is in full sunlight
all day in the summer, the water may get a bit too
warm.
If you want to attract more birds to
your backyard, you may want to consider a small fountain
in the bird bath. Birds prefer fountain bird baths
over still water, and they love the sound of running
water. You can buy bird baths that include fountains
in them, or you can improvise with a small pump and
some tubing. If you live in a colder area, you may
want to add a heater to the bird bath, so that birds
can use it all year. Bird bath heaters prevent ice
from forming, but at the same time don't heat the
water too much.
From time to time, you'll need to empty
the water from the birdbath, and replace it with fresh
water. You'll also need to scrub out any algae that
builds up, as well as leftover feathers and bird droppings.
You'd rather bathe in a clean tub wouldn't you? Well,
the birds will too. If you keep the water clean and
fresh, and keep the bird bath well maintained, the
birds will be back, day after day.
Consider adding a bird bath to your
backyard or garden. You'll be rewarded with the fun
of watching the birds splashing in the water, enjoying
a cool bath in the hot days of summer.
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