Birdbath Styles

Birdbaths come in many different styles and are made from all different types of materials.  One of the most traditional birdbath styles is the pedestal bird bath.  They come in a variety of designs and you can choose them according to your own taste.  They have a classic feel about them and having one in your garden will definitely be a great style statement along with being an ideal place for the birds to bathe and drink. The correct positioning of the bird bath is very important and in order to ensure that the birds that visit your garden are absolutely safe, you need to place the pedestal bird baths at a distance of about five feet away from bushes or shrubs. This is done since predators such as cats can hide in bushes and attack the birds.

Birdbaths can be made from almost any material.  Ceramic, concrete, metals such as copper, bronze and steel, plastic (also known as resin), stone and wooden are among the most popular.  Since a bird bath can be any shallow dish that holds water, the styles are endless.  I have seen hanging birdbaths throughout gardens and one of my favorites is a deck mounted birdbath that is perfect for people that live in urban areas where space is limited.   Fountains are also appealing since the sound of water not only attracts the birds but also gives us a sense of calm.  You can purchase fountain birdbaths that do not have electricity involved.  Solar birdbaths use the sun as a power source for running the pump to create the flow of water.  Heated bird baths are also an option for the cold winter months.  Bird bath heaters can be purchased as a separate item and are easily used with any type of birdbath.

I have found that giving a bird bath as a house warming gift is greatly enjoyed by the recipient for many years.  Which ever type of birdbath you choose, be assured that the birds will appreciate a safe place to bathe and drink in your yard.  And you and your family will enjoy many hours of observing the many species of birds as they frolic in the water.