Friday, July 6, 2012

Types Of Bird Baths For Sale To Use In Outdoor Areas






If you want to dress up any backyard area than a birdbath is something that you may want to consider. They allow for a place where the birds can cool themselves off on those hot afternoons by taking a fast dip and taking a drink in the process. The local birds will quickly find the birdbath as will many other birds that may be just passing through the area. This space can become a focal point to your outdoor living area where you can enjoy the behavior of the birds.


The selection of bird baths is quite large. There are hanging type bird baths, pedestal varieties and just basin types. The hanging ones come in plastic resin and metal and go well whether they are attached to a beam on the deck, some type of support stand in the yard or a low hanging tree branch. The pedestal varieties are available in metal and plastic resin and even come fashioned in concrete, which are usually left in place once an area is selected for them. The basin type consist of just the basin or bowl, that can be placed on the ground or on a deck or gazebo railing. The birds will find it and make use of it wherever you place it and you will be rewarded with endless hours of entertainment.

In addition to these selections of bird baths there are also the sip and seed waterers. Here the birds can enjoy seeds, water and a bath all at the same time. These sip and seed products are attractive and affordable and allow you to combine the feeding station, waterer and bath all in one location. Another type that also combines functions is the hanging/standing bird bath. This selection comes with both the chains to mount it as a hanging bird bath from a tree or support and the pedestal base is also provided, which attaches and detaches quickly for positioning in the garden either as a stand or simple basin on the ground.

Still another variety of the product is the reservoir bird bath. These also are available for pedestal or hanging types. An attractive decorator reservoir with birds or flowers is positioned in the middle of the basin. As the water is depleted, the reservoir continually supplies water to it to keep it at a constant level.

The basins or bowls of the baths are available in a wide selection of finishes from terracotta to cobblestone to antique copper and bronze. The accent pieces add a nice complement to the bird bath, whether they be a flower or bird figure placed in the center of the basin or the three chains supporting the hanging types.

Whatever selection of bird bath you finally decide upon, be sure to keep it clean and filled for the birds, lightly scrubbing and rinsing it out every couple of days or more frequently should it be become soiled. All you need is a small scrub brush or toothbrush and a bucket of clean water to rinse and refill the bath. Don't use chemical cleaners or soaps as the birds are particularly sensitive to these. Just doing these simple things should allow you to enjoy the antics of the birds in your yard.