Entice Birds With 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? Providing a birdbath is one of the best ways to attract wild birds. I remember that it was in 1970, when these wild birds first caught our affection. Since then, we have provided them food and shelter. Having these birds, makes living here worthwhile. They never fail to amaze us with their beauty, songs and tricks. Sometimes when I’m sitting outside, a bird would fly towards me. Then, it would settle on my head or other times on my knee. We live peacefully with the birds. We consider them as family. Creatures who come here do not feel threatened. They learn to co-exist in harmony. Guess what, 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. They also need a source of water for bathing to help keep cool in the summer months, especially during droughts and months without rain. Dirty feathers don’t function as well in flying or protecting against the elements.
The first thing you want to do is find a location that is safe, so that birds can see around the area and be aware of any predators. 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. In this case, birds can easily secure themselves while waiting for their feathers to dry. Never place the bird bath under a feeder because the bird’s dung can pollute the water. 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. Water sitting out in the open or in the sunlight may become stagnant and show signs of 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 bathe by dipping their bodies and then splashing some of the water on themselves. After they bathe, I have seen them fly and perch on a branch, especially in the sunlight and preen themselves. I love watching this process. It appears that the birds are merrily doing it. Birds produce oil at the base of their tail. The oil protects their feathers, keeping it durable and impermeable to water. It is at this time, he also removes any dirt or insects stuck on the feathers.
Common birdbaths are usually puddles. 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. You can add flat rocks or gravel to the bottom if the texture is too smooth.
Different kinds of birdbaths are seen in the market. We like the ones with the solar operated fountain. Birds seem to be attracted to and love the sound of moving or dripping water. Another type of birdbath is the one that thaws frozen water. During winter, birds will have enough water supply.
Get the birds that Bird bath they need by going to Safe Home Products. They have a lot of of Bird Bath selections to suit your needs to choose from.
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