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. In fact, these wild birds have been under our care since 1970. These birds are a great delight. They never fail to amaze us with their beauty, songs and tricks. Every now and then, when I sit outside my bench, a bird would also sit on my head or 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. It works!
Every living creature needs water for drinking. For birds, finding drinking water is often hard. They also need a source of water for bathing to help keep cool in the summer months, especially during droughts and months without rain. Birds can't fly properly and protect themselves if their feathers are unclean.
Location is the first factor to consider in placing a birdbath. It must be easily accessible for birds to fly immediately when predators are coming. 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. This makes the bird feel more secure since it is difficult to fly quickly with wet feathers. Don't place the bird bath under a feeder since the droppings will pollute the water. 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. Still waters left in the open or under the sun can grow algae. Birds will less likely be attracted to a birdbath with filthy water. It would also be difficult to clean. Don't you think?
It takes my breath away to watch the birds in the garden fountain. They wade in, sort of dip down to get the undersides wet and use their wings to splash the water on themselves. I've witnessed birds after taking a bath, they fly, sit on a tree branch and groom themselves. I like watching them do it. The birds seem to be enjoying the bathing process. Birds produce oil at the base of their tail. The oil protects their feathers, keeping it durable and impermeable to water. Simultaneously, the birds remove any dirt or insects stuck on the feathers.
A puddle is the most natural birdbath. 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. The sound of dripping water seems to draw the attention of the birds. Some bird baths have heaters that can thaw frozen water. Birds will no longer have any problem of water supply during winter.
Every living creature needs water for drinking. For birds, finding drinking water is often hard. They also need a source of water for bathing to help keep cool in the summer months, especially during droughts and months without rain. Birds can't fly properly and protect themselves if their feathers are unclean.
Location is the first factor to consider in placing a birdbath. It must be easily accessible for birds to fly immediately when predators are coming. 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. This makes the bird feel more secure since it is difficult to fly quickly with wet feathers. Don't place the bird bath under a feeder since the droppings will pollute the water. 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. Still waters left in the open or under the sun can grow algae. Birds will less likely be attracted to a birdbath with filthy water. It would also be difficult to clean. Don't you think?
It takes my breath away to watch the birds in the garden fountain. They wade in, sort of dip down to get the undersides wet and use their wings to splash the water on themselves. I've witnessed birds after taking a bath, they fly, sit on a tree branch and groom themselves. I like watching them do it. The birds seem to be enjoying the bathing process. Birds produce oil at the base of their tail. The oil protects their feathers, keeping it durable and impermeable to water. Simultaneously, the birds remove any dirt or insects stuck on the feathers.
A puddle is the most natural birdbath. 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. The sound of dripping water seems to draw the attention of the birds. 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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