A Few Bird Bath Fountains Will Create a Resort for the Birds
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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.
Many bird bath water fountains are attached directly to an outside water source such as a hose bib. The height of the fountain is controlled by using a flow restrictor. Birds that can be attracted include blue jays, mourning doves, robins, nuthatches and even 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.
A bird bath mister is great for attracting hummingbirds since they like to drink and bathe without landing. Misters spray a fine mist making it easy for birds to fly in and out for a fast drink or a cool bath. Misters can be used alongside a bird bath or you can install them in a small tree or shrub.
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.
Bird bath fountains can also help in stopping water from freezing. On days where temperatures are near freezing or just below, the movement of the water may stop it from freezing. If the temperatures fall too low you need to add a bird bath heater to keep the water thawed. In cold climates open water is hard to find and having thawed water in your yard will make it a popular spot for local birds.
Purchasing bird bath fountains, water misters, water wigglers or bird bath drippers is an investment that is worthwhile. These products will stop mosquitoes from breeding while attracting more birds into your wild bird sanctuary. You will also enjoy the sound of soothing, moving water while watching the birds it attracts.
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Bird baths will attract more birds than bird feeders. If you want to attract more birds just add a moving water feature to you bird sanctuary. Bird bath fountain are the easiest way to give water to birds without adding to your local mosquito population.
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