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I you love birdwatching, then you’ll be happy to learn that a solar heated bird bath can attract more birds to your yard.  That’s because all species of birds are attracted to water whereas your bird feeders will only attract the species that like the eat the kind of seeds you are stocking them with.

People who like to watch birds will enjoy seeing the many birds which will come for a pleasant bath in their backyard bird bath. So you will want to find a place in your garden or yard where you’ll be able to view your bird bath from one or more of your windows.   If you place the bird bath on a stand or hanging it from a tree, that will make it difficult for preditors to scare off the birds.

When shopping for your solar heated bird bath, there are a few things to keep in mind.   A shallow bird bath with a maximum depth of three inches is the best choice.  When buying a bird bath, make sure it is not too deep.   If your bird bath is too deep, you can still use it by putting stones into it to lessen the depth. If you’re like most people, you don’t realize that birds can lose their footing, but you can help them by having a bird bath with a non-slip bottom.

Its possible to attract more birds in your garden if you add a fountain to your bird bath.   The sound of falling or dripping water is a great way to attract birds.