A good-looking creature like birds will be attracted to bird baths

If you love wild birds like we do, then you know how important it is to provide them with a drinking and bathing source. Birdbaths can certainly catch the attention of 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. These birds are a great delight. Day after day, we are with awe with these beautiful birds. They sing and play tricks with us. 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. In this place, people and birds live harmoniously, as a family should be. 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. Birds also need water for bathing, keeping them cool during the hot and dry season. Birds can't fly properly and protect themselves if their feathers are unclean.

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. A birdbath located near the bushes can easily be threatened by beasts dwelling behind or in it. A garden fountain can be placed under a shaded area like under a tree. The birds can sit on its branches. This makes the bird feel more secure since it is difficult to fly quickly with wet feathers. Birds' waste can contaminate the water so don't place their bird bath under a feeder. 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 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. Don't you think?

It takes my breath away to watch the birds in the garden fountain. They make a shallow dive in the water just enough to wet their undersides and then splash the water on themselves. I've seen birds fly on a branch after their done taking a bath. While they rest there, they also tidy themselves. I am fond of what they do. It is such a peaceful and seemingly joyous activity the birds engage in. The birds produce oil for their feathers, making them resistant to water and long-lasting. Simultaneously, the birds remove any dirt or insects stuck on the feathers.

Puddles are the most common birdbaths used. When choosing a birdbath, see to it that it is round or oval-shaped, not more than three inches deep. It must also have a textured surface to provide secure footing. In case the texture is too smooth, you can put flat rocks or gravel at the bottom.

There are many types of birdbaths available. We like the bird bath that uses solar energy. Birds seem to be attracted to and love the sound of moving or dripping water. Some bird baths have heaters that can thaw frozen water. Birds will no longer have any problem of water supply during winter.


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