Bird Bath Fountains Are Great for Attracting More Wild Birds

by: BirdingRob
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If you've had trouble attracting birds to your bird baths, try using bird bath fountains. The sound of moving water is likely to catch the attention of any bird searching for fresh water. You can use a fountain in almost any type of bird hath or pond. Using more than one type of bird bath will attract a larger variety of birds.

Some bird bath water fountains connect to an outside water source like a garden hose. You can adjust the height of the water by reducing the water flow. A fountain bird bath will attract many species of birds like titmice, robins, grosbeaks, nuthatches, blue jays and wild turkeys.

A bird bath dripper is another form of bird bath fountain. They are often hook shaped and decorated with flowers making them a nice accent to any bird bath. Drippers are easy to install and the water drips slowly at a regulated flow 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.

Using a water wiggler is an easy way to add movement to the water in your bird bath. It doesn't require any wiring or plumbing to install, just 2 "D" batteries are all you need. It creates ripples on the water surface stopping mosquitoes from laying their eggs while attracting birds with the sound of running water.

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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Bird baths will attract more birds than bird seed. If you want to attract more birds just add a flowing water feature to you bird sanctuary. Bird bath fountain are the best way to offer water to birds without adding to the mosquito population.  

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