Simply For The Birds

More often than not, it seems that birds aren’t attracted to the birdbaths that owners place in their yards.  This can be attributed to several different factors, and some of them have little to do with the environment itself.  However, if birds feel that they’re in an area that’s too open, they’re more liable to avoid the birdbath for fear of being spotted by predators.  It’s a good idea to make sure there are shrubs or bushes with leaves near the birdbath to provide cover if needed.  You might also think about placing a water wiggler in the birdbath.  Moving water is known to attract birds, and a water wiggler might be just the thing to encourage the avian population to use your birdbath.

For the sake of the owners and the birds, make sure your birdbath stays clean.  This will prevent mosquitoes from nesting near the edge of the water, and as we all know, mosquitoes can carry a host of dangerous diseases, and are an overall nuisance to people and animals.