Bird Bath Fountains Are Great for Attracting More Wild Birds
You’ve probably enjoyed your bird baths for years. But did you know that using bird bath fountains will attract more wild birds? When birds are looking for sources of fresh water they usually prefer moving water over water that is stagnant. Whether you have standing bird baths, ground level bird baths or a pond, you can easily add a fountain to create movement. Using several types of bird bath water fountains is the best way to attract a wide variety of birds.
A bird bath water fountain provides a constant stream of water and will attract many types of birds including titmice, robins, grosbeaks, nuthatches, blue jays and wild turkeys. Some fountain bird baths run directly from an outside tap. The height of the water can be adjusted with flow restrictors.
An alternative to a bird bath fountain is a bird bath dripper. Water drippers are shaped like a shepherd’s hook and often decorated with flowers. They can easily be attached to the side of your bird bath. Water drippers drip slowly into your bird bath at a specified rate.
Bird bath misters are a great way to attract hummingbirds since they like to drink and bathe in mid-air while flying. A mister sends out a fine spray of water allowing birds to fly through to cool off. They can be used with a bird bath or set up on their own near small trees or shrubs.
Water wigglers can be used to add movement to water without the need for wiring or plumbing. All you need is two D sized batteries. The ripples created on the surface of the water stop mosquitoes from laying their eggs in your bird bath.
If you live in a cold climate, then bird bath fountains can help keep the water in your bird bath from freezing. If the temperatures go too low, you will have to supplement the moving water with a bird bath heater. Thawed water in the winter is very important in cold areas where most natural sources of water freeze over. Having open water in your bird bath will attract wild birds throughout the winter.
Whether you use bird bath fountains, water misters, water wigglers or bird bath drippers you will be happy with the variety of birds that are attracted to your yard. If you have a bird bath, investing in a way to create movement in the water will be worth the cost. The moving water will stop mosquitoes from breeding, while providing the calming sound of moving water.
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