Birdfeeders

It’s amazing to discover that many people have multiple bird feeders in their yards, but neglect to offer a water supply for visiting birds. Just as we like to have something to drink with our meals, birds have the same needs. Many birds will visit birdbaths without even stopping at a bird feeder. Even when food is abundant, water is often difficult for birds to find. They have specific requirements for a water supply. Most birds are only comfortable in water that is less than 3 inches deep and must have sure footing. They prefer sloping sides and need to have the safety of cover nearby, for after bathing, they cannot fly very well until they have a chance to preen their feathers. Therefore, it is easy to offer birdbaths that fit this description. A clay plant saucer will do the trick, but if there are cats or other predators in the area, a pedestal birdbath is preferred. These are available from very reasonable to quite expensive for the fancy ones. The birds don’t care which kind you offer as long as it is filled with clean fresh water.