Bird Baths

Time to get squeaky clean

Taking a bath is a wonderful feeling - it cools you down, gets rid of oil and dirt and is good for your skin and hair. You probably can't imagine life without a shower or bath every day, especially in the summertime. Birds feel exactly the same way - they bathe to cool themselves down and to get rid of pesky mites and dirt that can lodge in their feathers. Bird baths not only provide birds with a comfortably cool swimming pool and bathing area, but they're also a great source of fresh water for any animal that comes to your yard. A bird bath in your yard is one of the biggest attractants that you can offer birds, along with a feeder and a nesting box.

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Bird baths are made of all sorts of materials, including stone, concrete, metal and resin. They can be a simple shallow bowl of water or have many features, including heaters, fountains, drippers and misters. The best bird baths imitate puddles, so they shouldn't be too deep - the maximum should be three inches. Don't leave a bird bath bottom too smooth, because birds need to be able to get a secure footing. If it's too smooth, sprinkle some gravel or flat stones in the bottom of the bath. You can mount bird baths on a pedestal or have them sit on your deck or lawn. They can be self-refillable or be a part of a pond garden - whatever you choose, the birds in your yard will be happy!

Heated bird baths allow birds to bathe all year round and to have a fresh source of water when the snow and ice have covered every available pond. Little birds may especially appreciate a heated bird bath since bigger birds can chase them away from other small water sources, like puddles. Baths can be heated in a variety of ways and often will come with squirrel-proofing so that you won't have to worry about the squirrels taking over the bath and scaring away your visitors.

Bird bath misters allow birds to be gently sprayed with cool water during the hottest days of the summer. They're like sprinklers for birds - you set them up near foliage and birds will “leaf-bathe,” or rub themselves against the wet leaves to clean dust from their feathers and cool down.

Bird bath drippers can be set up within a bird bath and give birds a fresh, gentle shower while they bathe. Drippers also are perfect when a water conservation watch is on - you can still provide your avian visitors with a water feature while using as little water as possible, which means that both you and they will be happy and cool this summer. You'll also save on your water bill at other times of the year.

If you want to recreate a pond atmosphere in your garden or just like the sound of running water, why not include a fountain in your bird bath? Fountains recirculate the water in the bath so that it's always fresh. Plus, you can add a wonderful piece of garden decor to your backyard. It's great for you and the birds that come to your garden.

Don't forget to always practice good bird bath hygiene - not only because the bird themselves may carry disease, but also because West Nile Virus is a threat to many people in North America and mosquitoes that may carry it breed on stagnant water. Make sure to empty and wash out your bird bath every day (less if you have a device that moves the water) in the summertime and keep you and your family safe.