Bird baths add both beauty and functionality to your garden and come in various shapes and sizes. However, choosing the right garden bird bath can be challenging. An ornamental bird bath might bring an artistic touch to your garden, but the main function of a bird bath is to give birds a safe place to bathe, drink water, and clean their feathers. The best bird bath needs to be capable of all of this.
So, what is the best bird bath for your garden? Let's find out.
What is the best bird bath?
The best bird bath is one that looks good, but is still functional and can be easily cleaned. We sell a range of bird baths here at Really Wild Bird Food, including classic ornate bird baths, wrap-around bird baths, tree pedestal bird baths, and more. With so many options available, you should have no problem finding the best bird bath for your garden and the feathered friends who visit it.
But how do you choose the best garden bird bath? Here are some tips to help you get started.
Tip 1: Consider Aesthetics
Looks are important when it comes to choosing the best bird bath for your garden. After all, you are the one that will be looking at it! At Really Wild Bird Food we have a range of designs available, so take your time choosing one that will complement the overall appearance of your garden. We love the look of this Echoes Bird Bath, a large, glazed bird bath with a ripple design that looks great and provides added grip and stability for birds in need of a drink! It even features a quote by the poet William Blake on the outer rim…
Tip 2: Bird Bath Depth
Garden birds baths come in a variety of different materials and depths. The best bird baths have bowls with varying depths (between 1 and 4 inches) so that birds can choose whether they want to perch and drink from the bird bath or dive in for a quick swim. Look for a product with a rough surface and shallow sloping sides to ensure your feathered friends can get in and out easily – the best bird baths are both functional and pleasing to look at!
Tip 3: The Size of Your Garden Matters
Size matters! Try to select a bird bath that, in addition to being visually appealing, is a good size for your garden. Some gardens are quite small, and a giant bird bath would be impractical.
You should also think about the birds that regularly visit your garden and try to cater to them. There's no point buying a huge, deep bird bath if the only birds that visit you are little finches! It is also important to remember that some birds bathe in isolation, while others (e.g. starlings) like to bathe in groups. The latter birds will require a bigger bird bath than those that bathe alone.
Tip 4: Bird Bath Height
In order to attract birds, you will need to consider the height of your bird bath. The best bird baths for smaller birds are tall bird baths, while bigger birds (like blackbirds) will prefer to bathe at ground level. Just make sure that you don't have any cats or dogs mooching around your bird bath if you choose to place it on the ground.
Tip 5: Keep Your Bird Bath Clean
Cleanliness should be a key factor, as hygeine is always important. A bird bath with a simple design will be easier to clean, and thus more hygienic overall. You may find that algae, leaves and droppings build up in your bird bath, so be sure to clean it regularly with a stiff brush and some diluted disinfectant.
Vetark Citrosan solution is a perfect, natural, biodegradable product that can be added to drinking and bathing water to minimise the risk of a disease outbreak. Adding this to your bird bath is sure to make your bird bath the best bird bath in town!
You should always choose a bird bath that serves the dual purpose of visual appeal and functionality by providing a comfortable bathing station for the birds themselves.
We hope that these bird bath tips will help you choose the best bath for your garden. If you have any questions, or if you would like to enquire about our bird baths & bird care products, don't hesitate to get in touch!
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