Solar Bird Bath: Taking Care Of Our Avian Friends

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A solar bird bath is an invitation for different types of birds to come to your back yard. There is no limit to what type of birds will come. This type of bird bath appeals to a large variety of birds. More birds prefer water that moves as opposed to standing water.

By comparison, a bird feeder is limited to what kind of birds will come. It depends on what type of bird food you put in it. Not all birds eat the same type of bird food, but all type of birds will clamor to take a bath.

Easy To Install, No Fumbling Around

This type of bird baths are reasonably priced and come with easy installation. There is no extra fumbling with small parts, wiring or plumbing issues. You don’t need electricity to heat the water because the sunlight will take care of that. This type of unit can be your friend because it can help you save on your energy bills.

For health reasons, these baths use fresh, running water to ward off mosquitoes. The absence of mosquitoes prevents the onset of the West Nile Virus. If the bath used standing water, the mosquitoes would have a field day. Mosquitoes love to indulge themselves in standing water.

Prevent Freezing In The Winter

There are solar bird baths you can purchase that come with a circulating fountain in the window. This element prevents the water from freezing during the winter season. There are other baths that are fitted with a cover to prevent animals other than the birds to get access into the bath. If you live in a hot weather climate, you must change the water every day. For safety purposes, your bath should have a anti-slip bottom. This prevents the birds from getting injured.

These baths are current free and don’t require any electrical cords. They are made to be placed on your lawn or back yard without electricity. Make sure that the surface is flat and sturdy. The water should run through the pump without any glitches and without being splashed all over the place.

Maintenance

The maintenance on these baths is not difficult. You’ll have to check them periodically to see if their panels need to be removed. In some instances, they will have to be. During the winter months, the panels should be replaced with a non-solar insert. If you are in a region that has a lot of sunshine, it may not be necessary for you to replace the panels. Check your manufacturer’s instructions regarding details on this part. You must clean the baths on a regular basis. You can use natural enzymes which will prevent the onset of algae and staining.

When installing the solar bird bath, you should place it where you can look at it from a window in your home. You should place it where you have a good view of the bath and the birds in it. To keep the enemies away, you can also put the bath on a stand or hang it from a tree. In addition to the bath itself attracting more birds, you can install a fountain. The fountain provides falling or running water which is very attractive to them.